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Unfavorable Contracts Liability - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Unfavorable Contracts Liability [Abstract] |  |  |
Percentage of retail rate charged to affiliates | 60.00% | 60.00% |
Amortization into Wholesale revenue |  | $ 1,358 | $ 25,200
Unfavorable contracts liability, current |  | 0 | $ 18,885
Amortization into Affiliate revenue share |  | $ 17,527 |

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