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Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation (Details) - Court of Ouargla Algeria Foreign Currency Controls - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies |  |
Litigation amount as per judgment | $ 21.0 |
Payment of contract amount in foreign currency | 7.5 |
Payment of contract amount in domestic currency | $ 3.2 |
Maximum |  |
Commitments and Contingencies |  |
Potential judgment in excess of accrual |  | $ 13.0

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