Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($) MMBTU $ / MMBTU
2026 Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	75,768,006
Weighted average price (in USD per unit)	3.88
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 34,725
2026 Swap \| Transco Leidy Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	25,526,433
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.79)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 132
2026 Swap \| HSC Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	27,600,000
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.32)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 5,796
2026 Swap \| Transco St 85 (Z4) Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	18,400,000
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	0.62
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ (2,384)
2026 Swap \| NGPL TXOK Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	23,943,741
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.40)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 2,463
2027 Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	98,958,854
Weighted average price (in USD per unit)	3.99
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 49,421
2027 Swap \| Transco Leidy Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	10,950,000
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.76)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ (1,308)
2027 Swap \| HSC Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	7,300,000
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.25)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 1,194
2027 Swap \| NGPL TXOK Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	16,965,270
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.31)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 1,593
2027 Collars
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	37,662,319
Weighted average floor price (in USD per unit)	3.57
Weighted average price ceiling (in USD per unit)	4.00
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 9,378
2027 Call Option
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	36,500,000
Weighted average price ceiling (in USD per unit)	5.00
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ (6,038)
2027 Put Options
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	36,500,000
Weighted average floor price (in USD per unit)	3.00
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 10,398
2028 Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	94,085,323
Weighted average price (in USD per unit)	3.79
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 12,469
2028 Swap \| Transco Leidy Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	7,320,000
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.76)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ (693)
2028 Swap \| HSC Basis
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	10,980,000
Weighted average basis differential (in USD per unit)	(0.17)
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ 1,229
2029 Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
MMBtu \| MMBTU	35,587,500
Weighted average price (in USD per unit)	3.60
Derivative, fair value, net \| $	$ (29)

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Derivative, Weighted Average Basis Differential

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- Definition

The average cap rate on a group of price risk derivatives such as caps or collars. A payment or receipt is triggered if the market rate exceeds the cap rate on the contract.

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The average floor rate on a group of price risk derivatives such as floors or collars. A payment or receipt is triggered if the market rate falls below the floor rate on the contract.

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Fair value of the assets less the liabilities of a derivative or group of derivatives.

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Nominal energy measure used to calculate payments on a derivative instrument.

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