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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Schedule of Environmental Loss Contingencies
The following table details the amounts expended and accrued for SJI's and SJG's environmental remediation during the last two years (in thousands):

SJI (includes SJG and all other consolidated subsidiaries):
2018
 
2017
Beginning of Year
$
172,855

 
$
155,013

   Accruals
58,706

 
56,405

   Expenditures
(51,176
)
 
(38,563
)
   Opening Balance Sheet Adjustment (See Note 20)
73,265

 
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End of Year
$
253,650

 
$
172,855
South Jersey Gas Company  
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Schedule of Environmental Loss Contingencies
SJG:
2018
 
2017
Beginning of Year
$
171,696

 
$
153,047

   Accruals
21,695

 
55,814

   Expenditures
(45,320
)
 
(37,165
)
End of Year
$
148,071

 
$
171,696