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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017
Write off of Amortization of Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash provision for leased items no longer in use |  | $ 0 | $ 12,589
Loss contingency accrual |  | 7,500 |
Accrued Liabilities |  |  |
Write off of Amortization of Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Loss contingency, accrual, current |  | $ 3,400 |
Onshore Facilities & Transportation |  |  |
Write off of Amortization of Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash provision for leased items no longer in use | $ 12,600 |  |

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