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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Transactions with Golar Power and Affiliates - Payables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Amount due from (to) related party | $ 895 | $ 43,977
Golar Power |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Amount due from (to) related party | (6,829) | (5,417)
Golar Power | Trading balances with affiliates |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Amount due from (to) related party | $ (6,829) | $ (5,417)

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