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Derivatives (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 EUR (€) MWh t
LME Swap
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Open position to offset fixed prices	123,216
Midwest Premium (MWP)
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Open position to offset fixed prices	207,000
Fixed to Floating Swap
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Open position to offset fixed prices	8,245
FX Swap
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Derivative asset | €	€ 42.2
Indiana Hub Power Price Swaps
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Derivative liability (in MwH) | MWh	350,400
Grundartangi | Nordpool Power Price Swap
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Derivative liability (in MwH) | MWh	1,664,400

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