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Derivative Instruments (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of fair value of outstanding derivative instruments recorded as assets and liability
Liability Derivatives, not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments	$ 2,192	$ 4,003
Energy contracts and options [Member] | Other current assets [Member]
Schedule of fair value of outstanding derivative instruments recorded as assets and liability
Asset Derivatives, not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments	1,681	2,377
Energy contracts and options [Member] | Energy hedging contracts [Member]
Schedule of fair value of outstanding derivative instruments recorded as assets and liability
Liability Derivatives, not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments	$ 2,192	$ 4,003

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument and classified as an asset.

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