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Represents the amount of process steam, natural gas-fired cogeneration facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana constructed and operated by the equity method investee.

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Represents the minimum amount that the entity agreed to spend per year under the long-term purchase commitment.

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Represents the amount purchased during the period under the long-term purchase commitment.

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Represents the reporting entity's amount of exposure to loss as a result of its investment in and advances to the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

No definition available.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Specifies the time period covered by the arrangement.

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Amount of the unrecorded obligation to transfer funds in the future for fixed or minimum amounts or quantities of goods or services at fixed or minimum prices (for example, as in take-or-pay contracts or throughput contracts).

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The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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