Income Taxes - PTG (Details) - PTG $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Income Taxes
Ownership interest (as a percent)	100.00%
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities due to an adjustment to the tax basis of the investment	$ 5.1

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