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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Concentrations of Risk (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 Newbuildings
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Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales revenue, services, net |
Concentration of risks: |
Number of newbuildings | 13
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales revenue, services, net | Samsung |
Concentration of risks: |
Number of newbuildings | 11
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales revenue, services, net | Hyundai |
Concentration of risks: |
Number of newbuildings | 2
Golar LNG Partners |
Concentration of risks: |
Investments, ownership percentage | 54.10%
Aggregate ownership interest | 906.1
Golar LNG Partners | Vessels and equipment |
Concentration of risks: |
Vessels operated by affiliate | 7

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