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Property, Plant and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] |  |  |
Capitalized interest included in property, plant and equipment | $ 7,214 | $ 10,684 | $ 8,543
Depreciation expense | 544,733 | 487,411 | $ 408,646
Finance leases | 35,271 | 7,106 |
Accumulated depreciation of finance leases | $ 5,664 | $ 2,333 |

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