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Derivative instruments and hedging activities (Details 5) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations        
Change in fair value of derivative instruments $ (3.5) $ 10.7 $ 33.4 $ (51.3)
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges
       
Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations        
Change in fair value of derivative instruments 3.5 10.7 (33.4) (51.3)
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges | Natural gas swaps
       
Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations        
Change in fair value of derivative instruments 0.6 (1.0) 1.4 (0.2)
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges | Gas purchase agreements
       
Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations        
Realized (gains) and losses of derivative instruments 7.6 13.3 38.0 29.3
Change in fair value of derivative instruments 3.6 (10.0) (12.0) (49.3)
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges | Interest rate swaps
       
Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations        
Realized (gains) and losses of derivative instruments 2.7 1.2 9.4 3.4
Change in fair value of derivative instruments (0.7) 0.3 (22.8) (1.8)
Derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency forward contracts
       
Impact of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations        
Realized (gains) and losses of derivative instruments (1.1) (2.1) (14.4) (17.3)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments $ (0.2) $ (4.7) $ 18.5 $ 8.2