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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Supplemental Cash Items:        
Cash Paid During the Period for Interest $ 77,636 $ 43,714 $ 85,975 $ 85,602
Cash Paid (Refunded) During the Period for Income Taxes, Net        
U.S. Federal 0 0 0 (1,950)
U.S. State and Local: 5 665 447 (345)
Non-cash Investing Activities:        
Capital Expenditures on Oil and Natural Gas Properties Included in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 359,958 295,758 359,958 295,758
Capitalized Asset Retirement Obligations 871 1,294 2,480 2,184
Issuance of Common Stock - Acquisition of Oil and Natural Gas Properties 81,388 0 81,388 0
Contingent Consideration - Acquisition of Oil and Natural Gas Properties 9,507 0 9,507 0
Compensation Costs Capitalized in Oil and Natural Gas Properties 255 208 485 402
Non-cash Financing Activities:        
Common Stock Dividends Declared, But Not Paid 49,612 44,270 49,612 44,270
Common Stock Repurchases Included In Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 10,244 0 10,244 0
Repurchases of Common Stock - Excise Tax $ 0 $ 350 $ 0 $ 500