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EQUITY OFFERINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011
EQUITY OFFERINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES [Abstract] |
Components of equity offerings of subsidiaries |
(in thousands of $) | Golar Partners (Initial Public Offering) 2011 |  |  | Golar Energy (Private Placement) 2009 |
Total proceeds received | 310,500 |  |  | 119,686 |
Less: Offering expenses | (22,705 | ) |  | (4,294 | )
Net proceeds received | 287,795 |  |  | 115,392 |

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