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DECONSOLIDATION OF GOLAR POWER ENTITIES DECONSOLIDATION OF GOLAR POWER ENTITIES - Consideration Received for the Disposal (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 06, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net proceeds |  | $ 113,321 | $ 0 | $ 0
Golar Power |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Less: Fee paid in relation to the transaction (see note 31) | $ (3,000) |  |  |
Net proceeds | $ 113,000 |  |  |
Ownership percentage |  | 50.00% | 0.00% |
Stonepeak | Golar Power |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage disposed | 50.00% |  |  |
Fair value of 50% retained investment in Golar Power | Golar Power |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consideration received from Stonepeak | $ 116,000 |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 50.00% |  |  |

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