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Financial information by segment, Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges recognized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ (83,541) | $ (109,619)
North America [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (12,627) | (57,121)
South America [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (13,811) | (15,572)
EMEA [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (57,103) | (36,927)
Renewable Energy [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (93,571) | (71,613)
Efficient Natural Gas [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | 17,357 | (26,202)
Electric Transmission Lines [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (7,749) | (10,457)
Water [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ 422 | $ (1,348)

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