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Asset Under Development (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] |
Opening asset under development balance | $ 20,000
Closing asset under development balance | 186,960
Gimi Conversion |
Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities, by Geographic Area [Line Items] |
Opening asset under development balance | 20,000
Transfer from other non-current assets (note 13) | 31,048
Additions | 127,444
Interest costs capitalized | 1,888
Other costs capitalized | 6,580
Closing asset under development balance | $ 186,960

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