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5. DEBT (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Long-term borrowings are summarized as follows | ||
| Kinergy operating line of credit | $ 19,112 | $ 19,711 |
| Senior unsecured notes | 16,889 | 0 |
| Subordinated convertible notes | 2,525 | 0 |
| Plant Owner's term debt and accrued interest | 59,565 | 54,821 |
| Plant Owner's operating lines of credit | 42,378 | 46,000 |
| Note payable to related party | 750 | 750 |
| Total debt | 141,219 | 121,282 |
| Less: Parent purchased Plant Owners' term debt | (27,088) | 0 |
| Less: Unamortized discount on senior unsecured notes | (2,022) | 0 |
| Less: Unamortized discount on convertible notes | (1,142) | 0 |
| Long-term Debt, current and non-current | 110,967 | 121,282 |
| Less short-term portion | (2,133) | (4,029) |
| Long-term debt | $ 108,834 | $ 117,253 |
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New PE Holdco operating line of credit No definition available.
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Less: Parent purchased Plant Owners' term debt No definition available.
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Less: Unamortized discount on convertible notes No definition available.
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Less: Unamortized discount on senior unsecured notes No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt, including all short-term borrowings, long-term debt, collateralized financings, and capital lease obligations. No definition available.
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, the carrying value of convertible subordinated debt, as of the balance sheet date, initially scheduled to be repaid after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle if longer. This form of debt can be exchanged for a specified amount of another security, typically the entity's common stock, at the option of the issuer or the holder, and places a lender in a lien position behind debt having a higher priority of repayment in liquidation of the entity's assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the current and noncurrent portions of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. 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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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. 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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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). 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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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value at the balance sheet date of a financial instrument used to receive debt funding on a regular basis with original maturities ranging from 5-10 years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount for notes payable (written promise to pay), due to related parties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Notes with the highest claim on the assets of the issuer in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer). Senior note holders are paid off in full before any payments are made to junior note holders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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