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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Operating expenses | $ 138,736 | $ 220,046
The Cool Pool | Voyage, charter hire and commission expenses |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Operating expenses | 3,200 |
Golar LNG Partners |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Distributions from related party | 9,700 | 18,400
Golar LNG Partners | Disposal Costs Indemnification [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Related party costs | 300 | 800
Dividends payable | 5,800 | 6,800
Golar LNG Partners | Hilli |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Payment of dividends | $ 9,900 | $ 9,000

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