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INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY METHOD INVESTEES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments | NJR's investments in equity method investees includes the following as of:
(Thousands) | December 31, 2016 | September 30, 2016
Steckman Ridge (1) | $ | 122,431 |  | $ | 123,155 |
PennEast | 22,738 |  | 17,993 |
Total | $ | 145,169 |  | $ | 141,148 |
(1) | Includes loans with a total outstanding principal balance of $70.4 million for both December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016. The loans accrue interest at a variable rate that resets quarterly and are due October 1, 2023.

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