Cash flow information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest, net*	$ 75,425	$ 59,876
Income taxes paid, net	17,664	61,250
AFUDC borrowed	2,400	1,600
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	36,492	26,120	$ 55,987
Property, plant and equipment additions in accounts payable	44,277	88,355	57,605
Debt assumed in connection with a business combination	$ 0	$ 0	$ 10