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Newbuildings (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Floating Storage Regasification Units $ in Millions	USD ($) vessel
Number of newbuild commitments contracted for construction	1
Remaining installment | $	$ 152.2

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Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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