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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Reconciliation of total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the consolidated statements of cash flows |  |
Capital expenditures incurred | $ 169,166 | $ 682,435
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year | 25,344 | 123,548
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year | (14,029) | (39,954)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows | $ 180,481 | $ 766,029

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