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Accounting Policies (Details) - Golar Grand Option - Golar LNG Partners - Affiliated Entity - Guarantee to Charter Vessel - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Nov. 30, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Guarantor obligation |  | $ 7.2
Increase in incremental guarantor liability | $ 8.8 |

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