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Acquisitions and Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Operating Results from Discontinued Operations (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Operating revenues from discontinued operations | $ 29,520
Operating costs and expenses | 27,050
Operating income (loss) | 2,470
Total other income (expense) | 64
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax, Total | 2,534
Income tax benefit | 0
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 2,534
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Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Operating revenues from discontinued operations | 9,868
Operating costs and expenses | 10,465
Well Servicing |
Acquisitions And Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Operating revenues from discontinued operations | 19,652
Operating costs and expenses | $ 16,585

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