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DISPOSAL OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Guarantees (Details) - Golar Power $ in Thousands | Jul. 06, 2016 USD ($)
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Guarantees issued | $ 4,471
Debt guarantees |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Guarantees issued | 3,283
Shipyard guarantee |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Guarantees issued | $ 1,188

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