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COST METHOD INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
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%