FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Table 2 - Fair Value and Carrying Amounts of Long-Term Debt and Axeon Term Loan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt and Note Receivable from Counterparty [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value, long-term debt | $ 3,677,622 | $ 3,084,762 |
| Carrying amount, long-term debt | 3,613,059 | 3,014,364 |
| Axeon [Member] | ||
| Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt and Note Receivable from Counterparty [Line Items] | ||
| Fair value, Axeon Term Loan | 110,000 | |
| Carrying amount, Axeon Term Loan | $ 0 | $ 110,000 |
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- Definition [Line Items] for Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt and Note Receivable from Counterparty [Table] No definition available.
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- Definition Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Fair value portion of an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the holder a definite sum of money at a future date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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