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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Other Transactions, Indemnifications and Guarantees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Dividends received | $ 52,800 | $ 61,967 | $ 64,198
Guarantees issued to Golar Partners | $ 16,493 | 19,271 |
CMBL Lessor VIE | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Sale and leaseback term | 10 years |  |
Maximum liability settlement period in event of default | 5 days |  |
Golar Partners |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Indemnification under the Omnibus Agreement |  |  | 3,300
Dividends received | $ 52,100 | 61,300 | 63,700
Environmental Indemnification, deductible amount | 500 |  |
Environmental indemnification, aggregate cap | $ 5,000 |  |
Minimum charter term for rights of first offer | 5 years |  |
Other non-operating expense | Golar Partners |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Indemnification under the Omnibus Agreement | $ 0 | 500 | $ 500
Tax lease indemnification | Golar Partners |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Guarantees issued to Golar Partners | 11,500 | 11,500 |
Golar Partners |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Dividends received | 11,500 | $ 8,300 |
Golar Partners | Debt guarantees |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Guarantees issued to Golar Partners | $ 4,500 |  |

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