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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments - Fuel Price Risk (Details) - Fuel Swap Agreements $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) t | Dec. 31, 2019 t
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Derivative Instruments |  |
Estimated unrealized net loss associated with cash flow hedges pertaining to fuel swap agreements expected to be reclassified to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income loss | $ | $ (48.1) |
2020 |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Percentage of projected requirements | 53.00% | 52.00%
2020 | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 60,800 | 792,900
2020 | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 113,700 | 37,600
2021 |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Percentage of projected requirements | 39.00% | 30.00%
2021 | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 518,450 | 488,900
2021 | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 96,450 | 0
2022 |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Percentage of projected requirements | 24.00% | 19.00%
2022 | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 404,300 | 322,900
2023 |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Percentage of projected requirements | 5.00% | 5.00%
2023 | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative Instruments |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 82,400 | 82,400

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