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CAPITAL COMMITMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Hilli Conversion to FLNGV |  |
Capital commitments: |  |
Purchase obligation, due in next twelve months |  | $ 21,530
Purchase obligation |  | $ 21,530
Subsequent Event | Gimi Conversion |  |
Capital commitments: |  |
Long-term purchase commitment, period | 20 years |
Long-term purchase commitment, amount | $ 1,300,000 |

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