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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 Extension
Business Overview [Abstract] |
Term of transportation license granted | 35 years
Number of extension entitled | 1
Term of the extension | 10 years

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- Definition Term of transportation license granted to the entity for the transportation and extraction of natural gas. + References No definition available. + Details
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