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Finance costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Borrowing costs [abstract] |  |
Finance costs before capitalized interest | $ 127,282 | $ 95,631
Less capitalized interest related to Geismar plant under construction | (2,856) | (1,215)
Finance costs | $ 124,426 | $ 94,416

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