Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Decommisioning Obligations Included in consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - Decommissioning Abandonment Obligations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 15,564	$ 54,269
Additions	0	266
Decommissioning Obligation Assumed	1,326	0
Changes in estimate	855	11,613
Settlements	(3,506)	(50,584)
Balance, end of period	14,239	15,564
Other Current Liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Less: Current portion	4,000	3,280
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Accrual, Noncurrent, Total	$ 10,239	$ 12,284

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