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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS RELATED PARY TRANSACTIONS - OneLNG Other Transactions, Indemnifications and Guarantees (Details) - OneLNG $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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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Joint Venture Agreement, Additional Aggregate Funding Commitment

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