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Details Of Certain Accounts - Other Non-Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] |  |
Asset retirement obligations | $ 64,150 | $ 61,356
Other | 3,051 | 4,892
Total other non-current liabilities | $ 67,201 | 66,248
P&A Systems |  |
Asset Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items] |  |
Credit towards future services, non-current |  | $ 2,600

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