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ACQUISITIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
WECI | Upstream |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Allocation of purchase price | The table below shows the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition of the initial 80% ownership interest in Upstream.
(in millions) |  |
Current assets |  | $ | 1.5 |
Net property, plant, and equipment |  | 341.6 |
Other long-term assets * |  | 22.9 |
Current liabilities |  | (4.6 | )
Long-term liabilities |  | (15.0 | )
Noncontrolling interest |  | (69.0 | )
Total purchase price |  | $ | 277.4 |
* Includes $8.1 million of restricted cash.

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