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ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN THE ATHABASCA OIL SANDS PROJECT AND OTHER ASSETS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations1 [Abstract] |
Summary of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed | The following provides a summary of the net assets acquired and (liabilities) assumed relating to the acquisition:
Cash | $ | 93 |
Other working capital | 291 |
Property, plant and equipment | 14,181 |
Exploration and evaluation assets | 290 |
Asset retirement obligations | (721 | )
Other long-term liabilities | (73 | )
Deferred income taxes | (1,287 | )
Net assets acquired | $ | 12,774 |
Total purchase consideration | 12,541 |
Gain on acquisition before transaction costs | $ | 233 |

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