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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Fuel Price Risk) (Details) - Fuel Price Risk $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) T t | Dec. 31, 2019 T t
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Discontinued cash flow hedge, nonmonetary amount | 600,000 |
Estimated unrealized net losses associated with cash flow hedges pertaining to fuel swap agreements expected to be reclassified to earnings from other accumulated comprehensive income (loss) | $ | $ 13.1 |
Other income (expense) |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Discontinued cash flow hedge, reclassification loss | $ | $ 104.4 |
2021 |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 385,050,000 | 488,900,000
Percentage of projected requirements | 40.00% | 30.00%
2021 | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | t | 229,850,000 | 0
2022 |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 389,650,000 | 322,900,000
Percentage of projected requirements | 23.00% | 19.00%
2022 | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | t | 14,650,000 | 0
2023 |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Fuel Swap Agreements (metric tons) | 82,400,000 | 82,400,000
Percentage of projected requirements | 5.00% | 5.00%

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