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INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
Equity Method Investments | As of September 30, NJR’s investments in equity method investees includes the following:
(Thousands) | 2016 | 2015
Steckman Ridge (1) | $ | 123,155 |  | $ | 125,649 |
PennEast | 17,993 |  | 6,353 |
Total | $ | 141,148 |  | $ | 132,002 |
(1)Includes loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $70.4 million for both fiscal 2016 and 2015, which accrue interest at a variable rate that resets quarterly and are due October 1, 2023.

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