v3.25.2

Revenue Recognition (Contract Balances) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)
Trade accounts receivable
Balance at January 1, 2025	$ 313
Balance at June 30, 2025	388
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts receivable	75
Contract asset (current)
Increase (decrease) in contract asset (current)	75
Contract asset (long-term)
Balance at January 1, 2025	3,500
Balance at June 30, 2025	3,500
Increase (decrease) in contract asset (long-term)	0
Contract liability (current)
Balance at January 1, 2025	484
Balance at June 30, 2025	1,450
Increase (decrease) in contract liability (current)	966
Contract liability (long-term)
Balance at January 1, 2025	5,119
Balance at June 30, 2025	8,435
Increase (decrease) in contract liability (long-term)	3,316
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable
Balance at January 1, 2025	49,706
Balance at June 30, 2025	38,861
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts receivable	(10,845)
Contract asset (current)
Increase (decrease) in contract asset (current)	$ (10,845)

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