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LOANS, Covenants and Financial leasing (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) Installment
Financial Leasing [Abstract] |
Number of monthly installments | Installment | 119
Bottom of Range [Member] |
Covenants [Abstract] |
Consolidated coverage ratio | 2.0
Top of Range [Member] |
Covenants [Abstract] |
Consolidated debt ratio | 3.75
Pampa Energia [Member] |
Financial Leasing [Abstract] |
Monthly payment amount | $ | $ 623,457
Period of option to purchase financial leasing agreement for same amount | 120 months

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