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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Unrealized mark-to-market loss, net of dividends received | $ (240.5)
UK taxes | 71.4
New Fortress Energy (NFE) |
Dividend income | $ 3.7

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