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Inventories (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Inventories [Line Items] |  |  |
Current materials and supplies to be consumed in production process or rendering services | $ 62,476 | $ 43,400 |
Cost of inventories recognised as expense during period | $ 96,284 | $ 81,295 | $ 80,369

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