Leases
We have commitments under operating leases primarily related to office leases. Our leases have initial lease terms ranging from one year to ten years. Certain lease agreements contain provisions for future rent increases.

The components of lease cost for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
December 31,
202520242023
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$4,276 $3,864 $3,866 
Variable lease cost2,074 1,963 1,766 
Short-term lease cost(1)3,557 12,281 17,464 
Total lease cost$9,907 $18,108 $23,096 
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(1)Includes $2.5 million, $10.7 million and $16.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, of costs associated with short-term drilling contracts.

Other information related to operating leases at December 31, 2025 and 2024, is as follows:
December 31,
20252024
(In thousands, except lease term and discount rate)
Balance sheet classifications
Other assets (right-of-use assets)$10,059 $12,294 
Accrued liabilities (current maturities of leases)2,777 2,816 
Other long-term liabilities (non-current maturities of leases)9,438 12,745 
Weighted average remaining lease term3.7 years4.6 years
Weighted average discount rate10.7 %9.8 %
    
The table below presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
December 31,
202520242023
(In thousands)
Operating cash flows for operating leases$7,339 $7,683 $7,256 
Investing cash flows for operating leases(1)2,528 10,746 16,029 
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(1)Represents costs associated with short-term drilling contracts.
Future minimum rental commitments under our leases at December 31, 2025, are as follows:
Operating Leases(1)
(In thousands)
2026$3,923 
20273,956 
20283,744 
20293,176 
2030— 
Thereafter— 
Total undiscounted lease payments$14,799 
Less: Imputed interest(2,584)
Total lease liabilities$12,215 
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(1)Does not include purchase commitments for jointly owned fields and facilities where we are not the operator and excludes commitments for exploration activities, including well commitments, in our petroleum contracts.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 2, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 24, 2025
2023Feb 26, 2024
2022Feb 28, 2023
2021Feb 28, 2022
2020Feb 23, 2021

About Leases Disclosures

Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.

Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.