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Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Narratives) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
Issued and outstanding share capital investment rate	15.00%
Issued and outstanding share capital investment	$ 212

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