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DECONSOLIDATION OF GOLAR PARTNERS - Guarantees (Details) (USD $)
 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
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.