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EQUITY OFFERINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

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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Tabular disclosure of sales of stock or previously unissued stock made by subsidiary or equity method investee to investors outside the consolidated group. This includes stock issued in a business combination in exchange for shares of an acquired entity.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)

-Number Topic 5

-Section H

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