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REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT - WI LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES (Details) - Subsequent event - Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) - Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities $ in Millions | Nov. 01, 2019 USD ($) Bcf
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Entity's estimated project costs | $ | $ 370
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Natural gas supply | 1.0
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Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items] |
Natural gas supply | 1.0

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