Variable Interest Entities Sabine Biofuels production facility (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Percentage Of Interest Owned In Development Stage Biodiesel Production Facility	50.00%
Carrying Value of Interest Owned In Development Stage Biodiesel Production Facility	$ 8.2
Advances made to Development Stage Biodiesel Production Facility	$ 7.4

Carrying Value of Interest Owned In Development Stage Biodiesel Production Facility

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