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DECONSOLIDATION OF GOLAR PARTNERS - Guarantees (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |  | 0 Months Ended |  |  |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 13, 2012 Golar LNG Partners | Dec. 31, 2013 Golar LNG Partners | Dec. 31, 2012 Golar LNG Partners | Dec. 13, 2012 Golar LNG Partners Debt guarantees | Dec. 13, 2012 Golar LNG Partners Golar Grand Option | Dec. 31, 2013 Golar LNG Partners Methane Princess tax lease indemnity | Dec. 13, 2012 Golar LNG Partners Methane Princess tax lease indemnity
Deconsolidation: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Guarantees issued to Golar Partners | $ 23,265,000 | $ 22,369,000 | $ 23,265,000 |  | $ 22,400,000 | $ 23,300,000 | $ 4,548,000 | $ 7,217,000 | $ 11,500,000 | $ 11,500,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |  |  | (8,989,000) | [1] |  |  |  |  |  |
Deconsolidation expense | 400,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deferred income tax benefit |  |  | (44,449,000) | [2] |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on loss of control |  |  | $ 44,400,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
[1] | Golar Partners' accumulated other comprehensive incomeThe accumulated other comprehensive loss of $9.0 million in relation to Golar Partners was released to the consolidated statement of operations on deconsolidation.
[2] | Deferred tax benefits on intra-group transfers of long-term assetsThe deferred tax benefits on intra-group transfers of long-term assets amounting to $44.4 million arose from transactions between controlled entities in respect of vessels owned by Golar Partners: the Golar Freeze, the Golar Spirit and the NR Satu. Upon the deconsolidation of Golar Partners, the unamortized balance of $44.4 million was released and recognized as part of the gain on loss of control.

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