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Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repayments of Debt |  | $ 874,256 | $ 371,268 |
Total debt | $ 2,743,168 | 2,743,168 |  | $ 2,434,900
Secured Debt | FLNG Hilli facility (2) |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total debt | 0 | 0 |  | $ 525,000
Secured Debt | Hilli Lessor VIE |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total debt | 840,000 | 840,000 |  |
Affiliated Entity [Member] | Secured Debt | Hilli Lessor VIE |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total debt | 120,000 | $ 120,000 |  |
Affiliated Entity [Member] | Hilli / CSSC | FLNG Hilli facility (2) |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Repayments of Debt | $ 640,000 |  |  |

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