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BASIS OF PREPARATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Property and Equipment (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023
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Vessels (excluding FLNG) |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful lives applied in depreciation | 40 years
FLNG |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful lives applied in depreciation | 30 years
Deferred drydocking expenditure |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful lives applied in depreciation | 5 years
Deferred drydocking expenditure - FLNG |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful lives applied in depreciation | 20 years
Mooring equipment - FLNG |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful lives applied in depreciation | 8 years
Minimum | Office equipment and fittings |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful lives applied in depreciation | 3 years
Maximum | Office equipment and fittings |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |
Useful lives applied in depreciation | 6 years

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