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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Income Statement Hedging Instruments (Details) - Fair Value Hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Effect of derivative instruments involved in hedging on the consolidated financial statements |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative | $ (358) | $ 28,630
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item | 2,457 | (19,775)
Interest rate swaps | Interest expense, net of interest capitalized |  |
Effect of derivative instruments involved in hedging on the consolidated financial statements |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative | 1,173 | 2,362
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item | 0 | 3,925
Interest rate swaps | Other income (expense) |  |
Effect of derivative instruments involved in hedging on the consolidated financial statements |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative | (1,531) | 26,268
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Hedged Item | $ 2,457 | $ (23,700)

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