Pension and postretirement benefits - Contributions to the benefit plans (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer contribution	$ 171
Expected future employer contribution current year	228
OPEB Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer contribution	5,012
Expected future employer contribution current year	$ 5,744