Leases (Property, Plant and Equipment Leased to Others through Embedded Leasing Arrangements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Property, plant, and equipment	$ 31,721	$ 48,495
Less accumulated depreciation	(19,493)	(32,994)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$ 12,228	$ 15,501

Accumulated depreciation on property plant and equipment leased to others through embedded leasing arrangements.

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