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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the consideration transferred and preliminary purchase price allocation based upon the relative fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities to be assumed:
(Thousands) | Estimated Fair Value
Purchase price | $ | 367,500 |
Net working capital adjustment | 4,111 |
Transaction costs | 1,664 |
Total consideration transferred | $ | 373,275 |
Identifiable assets acquired |
Property, plant and equipment | $ | 365,715 |
Base gas | 3,445 |
Other assets, net | 4 |
Net working capital | 4,111 |
Net assets acquired | $ | 373,275 |

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