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EQUITY IN NET ASSETS OF NON-CONSOLIDATED INVESTEES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 31, 2008 Bluewater Gandria NV | Jan. 31, 2012 Bluewater Gandria NV Subsequent event | Jan. 18, 2012 Bluewater Gandria NV Subsequent event | Dec. 31, 2011 Egyptian Company for Gas Services S.A.E | Mar. 31, 2006 Egyptian Company for Gas Services S.A.E
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Equity method investments acquired: |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of voting interest acquired | 50.00% | 50.00% | 50.00% |  | 50.00%
Purchase of equity method investment | $ 22.0 |  | $ 19.5 |  |
Common stock purchased (in shares) |  |  |  |  | 0.5
Common stock purchased, price per share |  |  |  |  | $ 1
Ownership percentage, equity method investment | 50.00% |  |  | 50.00% | 50.00%
Investee capital share amount called |  |  |  | 7.5 |
Cash paid to maintain equity interest |  |  |  | $ 3.75 |

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