Equity Investments And Membership Interests In Joint Ventures

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Investments and Membership Interests in Joint Ventures

Equity Method Investments and Membership Interests in Joint Ventures

The Company accounts for its investments and membership interests in joint ventures under the equity method of accounting if the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the entity. Below are the equity method investments reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

In thousands	Knight Hawk		DKRW			DTA			Tenaska		Millennium			Tongue River			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	149,063	$	15,515		$	15,462		$	15,264	$	32,214		$	14,697		$	242,215
Advances to affiliates, net	—		—			593			—		1,790			1,001			3,384
Equity in comprehensive income (loss)	4,515		(733		)	(1,609		)	—		(684		)	(281		)	1,208
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	153,578	$	14,782		$	14,446		$	15,264	$	33,320		$	15,417		$	246,807
Notes receivable from investees:
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—	$	38,680		$	—		$	5,148	$	—		$	—		$	43,828
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	—	$	41,019		$	—		$	5,197				$	—		$	46,216

The Company may be required to make future contingent payments of up to $72.8 million related to development financing for certain of its equity investees. The Company’s obligation to make these payments, as well as the timing of any payments required, is contingent upon a number of factors, including project development progress, receipt of permits and construction financing.