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COST METHOD INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Cost method investments: |  |  |
Cost method investments | $ 204,172 | $ 204,172 |
Dividends received | 52,800 | 61,967 | $ 64,198
Golar Partners |  |  |
Cost method investments: |  |  |
Cost method investments | 196,825 | 196,825 |
Additions to Cost method investments | 5,600 |  |
Dividends received | 11,500 | 8,300 |
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana S.p.A (OLT–O) |  |  |
Cost method investments: |  |  |
Cost method investments | $ 7,347 | $ 7,347 |
Cost method investment, ownership percentage | 2.70% |  |

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