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Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairment Expense Related to Property and Equipment and Intangible Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation and impairment expense | $ 472,969 | $ 818,999 | $ 644,943
Amortization expense | 2,891 | 24,606 | 19,281
Depletion expense | 8,085 | 5,573 | 6,686
Total | $ 483,945 | $ 849,178 | $ 670,910

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