Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).

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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				42 Months Ended			12 Months Ended			54 Months Ended
OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012 FSRU conversion parts	Dec. 31, 2012 FSRU conversion parts Golar Spirit	Dec. 31, 2013 Interest rate swap Swap	Dec. 31, 2012 Interest rate swap Swap	Dec. 31, 2013 FSRU conversion parts	Dec. 31, 2012 FSRU conversion parts	Dec. 31, 2011 FSRU conversion parts	Dec. 31, 2013 FSRU conversion parts
Components of other non-current assets:
Deferred tax asset	$ 421,000	$ 531,000
Derivative Asset						46,827,000	0
Other long-term assets	7,000,000	6,238,000		3,000,000				2,500,000			2,500,000
Other non-current assets	54,248,000	6,769,000
Other long-term assets used in period					8,400,000
Impairment of long-term assets	$ 500,000	$ 500,000	$ 500,000					$ 500,000	$ 500,000	$ 500,000	$ 4,500,000