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General (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 | carrier newbuild
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FSRUs |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Number of newbuild commitments contracted for construction | newbuild | 1
LNG Carrier | LNG Carrier |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Number of carriers owned and operated | 14
Golar LNG Partners | FSRUs |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Number of carriers operated by other | 6
Golar LNG Partners | LNG Carrier |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Number of carriers operated by other | 4

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