INVENTORY AND LONG-TERM PARTS INVENTORY (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
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Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Inventory valuation reserves | $ 3,100 | $ 3,100 | $ 3,100 | ||
| Lower-of-cost-or-market inventory adjustments | 667 | $ 5,192 | 4,808 | $ 17,129 | |
| Production Related Impairments or Charges | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1,707 | |
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- Definition Amount of valuation reserve for inventory. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of loss from reductions in inventory due to subsequent measurement adjustments, including, but not limited to, physical deterioration, obsolescence, or changes in price levels. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Nonrecurring impairment charges related to the write-off of production-related equipment and inventory. This tag is used when an Entity charges this cost to cost of goods sold. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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