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DISPOSALS TO GOLAR PARTNERS - Narrative (Details) - Golar Partners - Fair value of 50% retained investment in Golar Power - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
Golar Eskimo |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Cash consideration received | $ 226,010 |
Carrying value of the net assets sold to Golar Partners | (123,604) |
Gain on disposal | 102,406 |
Cash consideration for vessel and charter | 390,000 |
Accumulated bank debt | 162,800 |
Purchase price adjustments | $ 1,200 |
Golar Igloo |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Cash consideration received |  | $ 156,001
Carrying value of the net assets sold to Golar Partners |  | (112,714)
Gain on disposal |  | 43,287
Cash consideration for vessel and charter |  | 310,000
Accumulated bank debt |  | 161,300
Purchase price adjustments |  | $ 7,300

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