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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - Williston Acquisition [Member] shares in Millions, $ in Billions | Sep. 27, 2024 USD ($) shares
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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Asset, Total | $ 5.0
Cash paid related to acquisition | $ 3.5
Common Stock [Member] |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Number of shares sold in acquisition | shares | 37.3

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