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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, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ (188,876) | $ (194,073)
North America [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (45,285) | (95,981)
South America [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (28,190) | (29,666)
EMEA [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (115,401) | (70,426)
Renewable Energy [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (193,407) | (140,806)
Efficient Natural Gas & Heat [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | 19,113 | (35,697)
Transmission Lines [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (15,565) | (16,961)
Water [Member] |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ 983 | $ (609)

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