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Financial information by segment, Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges recognized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ (150,063) | $ (160,297)
North America [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (53,013) | (59,638)
South America [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (22,859) | (21,056)
EMEA [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (74,191) | (79,603)
Renewable Energy [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (142,895) | (140,491)
Electric Transmission Lines [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (12,593) | (14,608)
Efficient Natural Gas [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ 5,425 | $ (5,198)

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