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Derivative Financial Instruments, Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Open Commodity Derivative Instruments (Details) - bbl bbl in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Canadian crude oil |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Number of barrels | 6 | 5

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