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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS RELATED PARY TRANSACTIONS - OneLNG Other Transactions, Indemnifications and Guarantees (Details) - OneLNG $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Additional aggregate funding committed | $ 250
OneLNG |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Additional aggregate funding committed | $ 250

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