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Newbuildings | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015
Newbuildings [Abstract] |
Newbuildings | NEWBUILDINGS As of June 30, 2015, we have one FSRU, the Golar Tundra, under construction. As of June 30, 2015, the remaining installment for this vessel is $152.2 million, which is due upon delivery late in the fourth quarter of 2015.

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