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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation | $ 97,000 | $ 92,400
Abandonments included in depreciation | 700 | 500
Accelerated depreciation | 1,200 | 900
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment | $ 9,403 | $ 7,494

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