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Asset Under Development - Schedule of Estimated Outstanding Payments (Details) - Hilli Conversion to FLNG $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] |
Payable within 3 months to December 31, 2017 | $ 97,575
Payable within 12 months to December 31, 2018 | 95,775
Total estimated payment | $ 193,350

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