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Electric utility segment Liquefied Natural Gas (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Electric utility subsidiary [Abstract] |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years
Liquefaction capacity annual purchases, first tranche | 800,000
Purchase agreement, period of first tranche | 5 years
Liquefaction capacity annual purchases, second tranche | 700,000
Purchase agreement, period of second tranche | 5 years
Liquefaction capacity annual purchases, third tranche | 600,000
Purchase agreement, period of third tranche | 5 years

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