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EQUITY IN NET ASSETS OF NON-CONSOLIDATED INVESTEES - Carrying Amount (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Equity method investments: |  |
Equity in net assets of non-consolidated investees | $ 22,529 | $ 20,276
Bluewater Gandria NV |  |
Equity method investments: |  |
Equity in net assets of non-consolidated investees | 17,143 | 18,648
Egyptian Company for Gas Services S.A.E |  |
Equity method investments: |  |
Equity in net assets of non-consolidated investees | 5,294 | 1,574
Golar Wilhelmsen Management AS |  |
Equity method investments: |  |
Equity in net assets of non-consolidated investees | $ 92 | $ 54

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