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Equity in Net Earnings of Affiliates - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands, shares in Millions
 1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
USD ($)
shares
Jun. 30, 2016
USD ($)
vessel
Jun. 30, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
vessel
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]          
Gain on loss of control       $ 854,000  
Golar Partners          
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]          
Amortization of basis difference   $ 17,100 $ 17,100    
Number of common units disposed of | shares 7.2        
Net gain on disposal of investments in Golar Partners $ 32,600 $ 0 $ 32,580    
Golar Partners | LNG Carrier          
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]          
Number of carriers operated by other | vessel   10     10