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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details)
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Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2012
Unsecured debt
Senior Unsecured Bonds
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Unsecured debt
World Shipholding facility
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Unsecured debt
World Shipholding facility
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2011
Golar LNG Partners
Dec. 31, 2014
World Shipholding, Loan [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
World Shipholding, Loan [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Seatankers [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Seatankers [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Seatankers [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Frontline [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Frontline [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Frontline [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Bluewater Gandria
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar Wilhemsen [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar Wilhemsen [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Seadrill Ltd
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Seadrill Ltd
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Seadrill Ltd
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Ship Finance [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Ship Finance [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Ship Finance [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 10, 2014
Principal Shareholder
Sep. 30, 2014
Principal Shareholder
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar Wilhelmsen
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar Wilhelmsen
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar Wilhelmsen
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
World Shipholding
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
World Shipholding
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
World Shipholding
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2014
World Shipholding
Unsecured debt
World Shipholding facility
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
World Shipholding
Unsecured debt
World Shipholding facility
USD ($)
Jan. 30, 2011
Golar LNG Partners
Apr. 30, 2011
Golar LNG Partners
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Golar Energy [Member]
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Unsecured debt
Senior Unsecured Bonds
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Unsecured debt
Senior Unsecured Bonds
NOK
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Golar Grand
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Golar Grand
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Tax lease indemnification [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Tax lease indemnification [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Golar Freeze
Oct. 31, 2011
Golar LNG Partners
Golar Freeze
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
NR Satu
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Management and administrative services fees
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Management and administrative services fees
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Management and administrative services fees
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Ship management fees
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Ship management fees
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Ship management fees
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on vendor financing loan
Golar Freeze
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on vendor financing loan
Golar Freeze
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on vendor financing loan
Golar Freeze
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on vendor financing loan
NR Satu
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on vendor financing loan
NR Satu
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on vendor financing loan
NR Satu
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on high-yield bonds
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on high-yield bonds
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on high-yield bonds
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on Golar Energy loan
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on Golar Energy loan
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Interest income on Golar Energy loan
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Trading balances due to Golar and affiliates
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Trading balances due to Golar and affiliates
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Methane Princess Lease security deposit movements
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Methane Princess Lease security deposit movements
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Short-term debt due from Golar Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
Short-term debt due from Golar Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Revolving credit facility
USD ($)
Apr. 13, 2011
Golar LNG Partners
Revolving credit facility
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company
CPC Corporation, Taiwan [Member]
Dec. 31, 2014
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company
Golar LNG Partners
Dec. 31, 2014
Other non-operating expense
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Other non-operating expense
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
John Fredriksen [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
John Fredriksen [Member]
Sep. 10, 2014
Common Stock
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 13, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Golar LNG Partners
Debt guarantees
USD ($)
Dec. 13, 2012
Golar LNG Partners
Debt guarantees
USD ($)
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[1] The net effect to our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 was an aggregate income of $1.5 million.
[2] Management and administrative services agreement - On March 30, 2011, Golar Partners entered into a management and administrative services agreement with Golar Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary, pursuant to which Golar Management will provide to Golar Partners certain management and administrative services. The services provided by Golar Management are charged at cost plus a management fee equal to 5% of Golar Management’s costs and expenses incurred in connection with providing these services. Golar Partners may terminate the agreement by providing 120 days written notice.
[3] Ship management fees - Golar and certain of its affiliates charged ship management fees to Golar Partners for the provision of technical and commercial management of the vessels. Each of Golar Partners’ vessels is subject to management agreements pursuant to which certain commercial and technical management services are provided by Golar Management and Golar Wilhelmsen AS ("Golar Wilhelmsen"), a partnership that is jointly controlled by Golar and by Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Norway) AS.
[4] Vendor financing loan - Golar Freeze - In October 2011, in connection with the sale of the Golar Freeze, we entered into a financing loan agreement with Golar Partners for an amount of $222.3 million. The facility was unsecured and bore interest at a fixed rate of 6.75% per annum payable quarterly. The loan was non-amortizing with a final balloon payment of $222.3 million due in October 2014. The loan was repaid in October 2012.
[5] Vendor financing loan - NR Satu - In July 2012, in connection with the sale of the NR Satu, we entered into a financing loan agreement with Golar Partners for an amount of $175.0 million. Of this amount, $155.0 million was drawn down in July 2012. A further $20.0 million was available for drawdown until July 2015. The facility was unsecured and bore interest at a fixed rate of 6.75% per annum payable quarterly. The loan was non-amortizing with a final balloon payment for the amount drawn down due within three years from the date of draw down. The loan was repaid in December 2012.
[6] High-yield bonds - In October 2012, Golar Partners completed the issuance of NOK1,300.0 million in senior unsecured bonds that mature in October 2017. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds is equivalent to approximately $227.0 million. Of this amount, approximately $35.0 million, was issued to us.
[7] Golar Energy loan - In January 2012, Golar LNG (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ("Golar Singapore"), the subsidiary which holds the investment in PTGI, drew down $25.0 million on its loan agreement entered into in December 2011 with Golar Energy. The loan was unsecured, repayable on demand and bore interest at the rate of 6.75% per annum payable on a quarterly basis. In connection with the acquisition of the subsidiaries that own and operate the NR Satu, all amounts payable to Golar Energy by the subsidiaries acquired by Golar Partners, including Golar Singapore, were extinguished.
[8] i. We used to transact business with the following parties, being companies in which World Shipholding and companies associated with World Shipholding have a significant interest: Frontline, Ship Finance, Seatankers and Seadrill. Net expense/income from Frontline, Seatankers and Ship Finance comprise fees for management support, corporate and insurance administrative services, net of income from supplier rebates and income from the provision of serviced offices and facilities. Receivables and payables with related parties comprise primarily of unpaid management fees, advisory and administrative services.
[9] As of December 31, 2014, we held a 60% ownership interest in Golar Wilhelmsen, which we account for using the equity method (see note 15). Golar Wilhelmsen recharges management fees in relation to provision of technical and ship management services. Amounts due to Golar Wilhelmsen are included within "trade accounts payable" in our consolidated balance sheet.
[10] Trading balances - Receivables and payables with Golar Partners and its subsidiaries are comprised primarily of unpaid management fees, advisory and administrative services. In addition, certain receivables and payables arise when we pay an invoice on behalf of a related party and vice versa. Receivables and payables are generally settled quarterly in arrears. Trading balances due from Golar Partners and its subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and intended to be settled in the ordinary course of business. They primarily relate to recharges for trading expenses paid on behalf of Golar Partners, including ship management and administrative service fees due to us.
[11] Methane Princess Lease security deposit movements - This represents net advances from Golar Partners, which correspond to the net release of funds from the security deposits held relating to the Methane Princess Lease. This is in connection with the Methane Princess tax lease indemnity provided to Golar Partners under the Omnibus Agreement (see 'Other transactions' section (c) below). Accordingly, these amounts will be settled as part of the eventual termination of the Methane Princess Lease.
[12] $20 million revolving credit facility: On April 13, 2011, we entered into a $20.0 million revolving credit facility with Golar Partners. In May 2013, Golar Partners drew down $20 million from the facility which it subsequently repaid in December 2013. As of December 31, 2014, Golar Partners has fully drawn down the $20.0 million facility. This facility matures in April 2015 and is unsecured and interest-free. This facility was extended until May 2015.