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Non-regulated gas marketing and other operating expenses.

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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.

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The total amount of operating revenues recognized during the period.

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Amount of operating expense of regulated operation.

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Amount of operating expense for taxes other than income taxes of regulated operation.

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