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Investments in Unconsolidated Entity - Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations (Details) - MVP Joint Venture - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Condensed Statements of Consolidated Operations
Environmental remediation reserve	$ (265)	$ (2,192)
Other income	231	2,913
Net interest income	35,326	20,086
AFUDC - equity	82,428	46,868
Net income	$ 117,720	$ 67,675

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