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Other Financial Items - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |
Impairment charge against loan receivable | $ 0 | $ 7,627

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- Definition Impairment of Loan Receivable + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | glng_
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Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration