DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Cost of property, plant and equipment	$ 7.7	$ 7.5

Amount of costs incurred related to activities to develop a gas-fired power plant to get a fixed asset ready for operation.

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