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Equity Investments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) ft | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investee losses in excess of investment | $ 5,965 | $ 7,567
Independence Hub, LLC |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of ownership interest | 20.00% |
Water depth | ft | 8,000 |
Investee losses in excess of investment | $ 8,200 | $ 9,800

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