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Merger With VLP (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |  | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 10, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Merger (Textual) |  |  |
Merger transaction, aggregate merger consideration funded with available cash on hand |  | $ 0 | $ 950
VLP [Member] |  |  |
Merger (Textual) |  |  |
Merger transaction, price per common unit (in usd per unit) | $ 42.25 |  |
Merger transaction, aggregate merger consideration funded with available cash on hand | $ 950 |  |

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