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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Drilling and Related Costs Capitalized | $ 11,700 | $ 12,900 |
Impairment of long-lived assets | 0 | 4,446 | $ 246,625
Write-downs | 3,390 |  |
Held-to-maturity Securities, Restricted | $ 20,800 | $ 17,600 |

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