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Gas Trading Litigation (Details) number in Millions | Oct. 25, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Active gas litigation cases | $ 1 |
Breckenridge Litigation |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number |  | 3

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