Segment Information - Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Expenditures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Plugging & abandonment	$ (27,907)	$ (10,113)
Deferred payments	(672)	0
Exploration, development and other capital expenditures	146,077	103,962
Operating Segments \| Reportable segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Expenditures	143,848	190,024
Operating Segments \| All Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Expenditures	17,519	21,189
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Change in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	34,262	(55,969)
Plugging & abandonment	(27,907)	(10,113)
Settlements	(3,506)	(708)
Investment in CCS intangibles and equity method investees	(17,519)	(21,189)
Deferred payments	(672)
Non-cash well equipment transfers	0	(19,402)
Other	$ 52	$ 130

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