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Equity in Net (Losses) Earnings of Affiliates - Schedule of Carrying Amount of Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net assets of affiliates | $ 684,285 | $ 648,780 | [1]
Golar Partners |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net assets of affiliates | 470,673 | 507,182 |
Golar Power |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net assets of affiliates | 203,426 | 126,534 |
OneLNG |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net assets of affiliates | 4,919 | 10,200 |
ECGS |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity in net assets of affiliates | $ 5,267 | $ 4,864 |
[1] | Previously, the assets and liabilities associated with the agreement to sell our interests in the companies that own and operate the FSRU the Golar Tundra to Golar Partners were classified as held-for-sale. As of March 31, 2017, these assets and liabilities ceased to qualify for classification as held-for-sale. Accordingly, as of September 30, 2017 (and for all retrospective periods presented), these assets and liabilities are presented as held for use in the consolidated balance sheets. See note 2.

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