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Equity - Noncontrolling Interests Narrative (Details) - Noncontrolling interest, chesapeake granite wash trust | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 shares
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Common unit, outstanding (in units) | 23,750,000
Beneficial interest percent | 51.00%

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