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Shareholders' Equity (Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |  |  | 12 Months Ended |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jan. 01, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2012 | Aug. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 MCF | Jan. 01, 2012 MCF | Aug. 31, 2012 MCF | Apr. 24, 2012 MCF | Aug. 12, 2010 MCF | Dec. 31, 2013 SACS
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Non-controlling interest, as a percentage of equity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100.00% |
Ownership percentage |  |  |  | 100.00% | 0.00% |  |  | 100.00% | 100.00% |  |
Distribution to noncontrolling interests | $ 0 | $ 5,758 | $ 4,012 |  |  | $ 5,800 | $ 4,000 |  |  |  |
Life term of contract |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25 years
Percentage of profit share of parent in joint venture |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 88.75%
Percentage of profit share of noncontrolling in joint venture |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 11.25%

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