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Changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows due to change in foreign currency translation rate relating to proved oil and gas reserves.

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Changes in the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows due to changes in the timing of future production and other relating to proved oil and gas reserves.

No definition available.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flow as a result of change in the estimated future income tax on future pretax net cash flows related to the entity's proved oil and gas reserves.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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