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Financial instruments (Details 21) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Financial instruments [Line Items] |  |
Accounts payable | $ 195,858 | $ 200,215
Other accounts payable | 422 | 281
Total | 196,280 | 200,496
Accounts payable | 0 | 0
Other accounts payable | 0 | 0
Total | 0 | 0
Accounts payable | 195,858 | 200,215
Other accounts payable | 422 | 281
Total | $ 196,280 | $ 200,496

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