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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended |  |  |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2011 Carrier | Dec. 31, 2011 | Mar. 17, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2007 Building | Feb. 28, 2011 Marubeni [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 Marubeni [Member]
Subsequent Events (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Partnership own joint venture | 100.00% |  |  |  | 52.00% | 52.00%
Subsequent Events (Textual) [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of LNG carriers | 6 |  |  | 4 |  |
Remaining equity purchase price | $ 1,300.0 | $ 19.0 |  |  |  |
Financed amount by secured loan facilities | 1,060 |  | 10 |  |  |
Financed amount through equity contributions | 266.0 |  |  |  |  |
Amount of equity contribution in partnership | $ 138 |  |  |  |  |

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