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Related Party Transactions - Related Party Transactions with Other Related Parties Footnotes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Trade accounts receivable | [1] | $ 4,758 |  | $ 3,567 | [2]
Net income (expenses) from related party transactions |  | 33,848 | $ 18,657 |  |
Cool Pool |  |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Trade accounts receivable |  | 4,800 |  | $ 3,500 |
Net income (expenses) from related party transactions |  | $ 33,990 | $ 22,919 |  |
[1] | This includes amounts arising from transactions with related parties (see note 14).
[2] | 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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