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Operating segments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) customer | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) customer
Disclosure of major customers [line items] |  |
Number of customers | customer | 1 | 2
Revenue | $ 104,505 | $ 103,877
Individual customer one |  |
Disclosure of major customers [line items] |  |
Revenue | $ 35,239 | 44,855
Individual customer two |  |
Disclosure of major customers [line items] |  |
Revenue |  | $ 15,965

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