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Income taxes (Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Income Taxes [abstract] |  |
Property, plant and equipment | $ 837 | $ 900
Other | 25 |
Total deferred tax liabilities | 862 | 900
Alternative minimum tax credits | 626 | 626
Other |  | 28
Total deferred tax assets | 626 | 654
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ 236 | $ 246

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