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ASSET UNDER DEVELOPMENT - Schedule of gain on disposal for LNG Croatia (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash consideration received | $ 190,131 | $ 3,160 | $ 0
Carrying value of converted FSRU, LNG Croatia | (658,247) | (434,248) | (20,000)
Gain on disposal of long lived asset | 5,682 | $ 0 | $ 0
LNG Croatia |  |  |
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash consideration received | 193,291 |  |
Carrying value of converted FSRU, LNG Croatia | (187,609) |  |
Gain on disposal of long lived asset | $ 5,682 |  |

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