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Fixed Assets and Asset Retirement Obligations - (Forecast of Accretion Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Forecast of Future Accretion Expense [Abstract] |
2018 | $ 10,799
2019 | 9,760
2020 | 9,429
2021 | 10,069
2022 | $ 10,753

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