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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Concentrations of Risk (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) vessel | Dec. 31, 2015 | Jul. 31, 2013 USD ($)
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Concentration of risks: |  |  |
Investments, ownership percentage | 100.00% |  |
Golar Partners |  |  |
Concentration of risks: |  |  |
Investments, ownership percentage | 33.90% | 30.70% |
Aggregate ownership interest | $ 507.2 |  |
Golar Partners | Vessels and equipment |  |  |
Concentration of risks: |  |  |
Vessels operated by affiliate | vessel | 10 |  |
Line of Credit | $1.125 billion newbuild facility | Secured Debt |  |  |
Concentration of risks: |  |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 1,125.0 |  | $ 1,125.0

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