IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-TERM ASSETS [Abstract]
Impairment of long-term assets
Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Income Tax Expense [Table]
Components of Income Tax Expense [Table]
Components of Income Tax Expense [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
United Kingdom tax authority
United Kingdom Tax Authority [Member]
United Kingdom Tax Authority [Member]
Brazil Tax authority
Brazil Tax Authority [Member]
Brazil Tax Authority [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Foreign country
Foreign Country [Member]
Taxation:
Components of Income Tax Expense [Line Items]
Components of Income Tax Expense [Line Items]
Components of income tax expense:
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current tax expense (income)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax expense (income)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Amortization of tax benefit arising on intra-group transfers of long term assets
Amortization of Tax Benefit, Intra-group Transfers of Long-term assets
The component of tax benefits arising on intra-group transfers on long-term assets arose from transactions between controlled entities.
Total income tax (gain) expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Minimum resident ownership percentage required for income tax exemption
Minimum Resident Ownership Percentage Required for Income Tax Exemption
Minimum Resident Ownership Percentage Required for Income Tax Exemption
Statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Deferred tax assets, noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets, gross
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowances
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt arrangement fees and other deferred financing charges
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization, Deferred Finance Costs
Deferred charges
Deferred Costs, Noncurrent
Amortization of deferred charges
Amortization of Financing Costs
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for accrued expenses at the end of the reporting period.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment reporting information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Revenue by major customer
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
VESSELS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES, NET [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Vessels and equipment
Maritime Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Components of vessels and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Components of income tax expense (benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Deferred income tax assets
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of benefit obligation
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of funded status
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Pensions
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Marine Scheme
Marine Scheme [Member]
Marine Scheme [Member]
UK Scheme
UK Scheme [Member]
UK Scheme [Member]
Pensions:
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Asset allocation of retirement schemes
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Expected contributions to pension schemes
Schedule of Expected Employer Defined Benefit Contributions in Next Twelve Months [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Employer Defined Benefit Contributions in Next Twelve Months [Table Text Block]
Expected pension disbursements
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Weighted average assumptions used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
EQUITY OFFERINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES [Abstract]
Components of equity offerings of subsidiaries
Schedule of Sale of Stock by Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Debt securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Cash
Cash [Member]
Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Benefit payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
Leases, Capital [Abstract]
Long-term obligations under capital leases
Schedule of Long-term Obligations Under Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Obligations Under Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Future minimum rental payments under capital leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common shares, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common shares, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Components of other long-term liabilities
Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of ther long-term liabilities including but not limited to, tax benefits on intra-group transfers of long-term assets, liabilities relating to the termination of the Capital Leases, pension obligations and deferred credits from capital lease transactions.
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions
Deferred Credits From Capital Lease Transactions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of deferred credits from capital lease transactions showing original amount of deferred credits and accumulated amortization. This also shows the split between the short-term and long-term portions.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of accounting
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue and expense recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for restricted cash and short term investments.
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Newbuildings
Newbuildings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for Newbuildings which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods and whether such asset balances include capitalized interest.
Vessels and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest costs capitalized
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred credit from capital leases
Deferred Credit from Capital Leases, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for Deferred Credit from Capital Leases. This disclosure may include (1) the basis of such credit, and (2) the entity's accounting treatment of the deferred credit.
Impairment of long-term assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred charges
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Marketable securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unlisted investments
Unlisted Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing and measuring impairment of unlisted investments.
Derivatives
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value measurements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pensions
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Gain on issuance of shares by subsidiaries/investees
Gain (Loss) on Issuance of Shares by Subsidiaries or Equity Method Investees [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for Gain or Loss on issuance of Shares by Subsidiaries or Investees. This disclosure may include (1) the instances when a gain or loss is recognized, and (2) the entity's accounting treatment of the gain or loss.
Segment reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury shares
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vessels under capital leases
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Drydocking costs
Assets Held Under Capital Leases, Drydocking [Member]
Assets Held Under Capital Leases, Drydocking [Member]
Components of vessels under capital leases, net:
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net [Abstract]
Cost
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Net book value
Vessels under capital leases, net
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of vessels used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale under capital lease agreements, net of accumulated depreciation on vessels.
Number of leased shipping vessels
Number of Equipment Items, Leased
Number of Equipment Items, Leased
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Cost
Equity Method Investment, Investment in Common Stock
This item represents the cost of the entity's investment in common stock of an equity method investee.
Equity in net earnings of investees
Equity Method Investment, Equity in Net Earnings of Investees
This item represents the entity's accumulated proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied.
Equity in net assets of non-consolidated investees
Equity Method Investments
Weighted average assumptions used in calculating benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Weighted average assumptions used in calculating net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Other Financial Items, Net [Member]
Other Financial Items, Net [Member]
Other Financial Items, Net [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedging instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest rate contract
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest rate swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Swap
Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash flow hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Mark-to-market swaps valuation:
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fixed interest rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Notional principal amount of debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Notional Principal Amount Outstanding Subject to Swap Agreements
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Notional Principal Amount Outstanding Subject to Swap Agreements
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments location:
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Effective portion Gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Ineffective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Amount of gain/(loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Unrealized net loss on qualifying cash flow hedging instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
SUBSIDIARIES [Abstract]
SUBSIDIARIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Ownership Interests [Table]
Schedule of Ownership Interests [Table]
Schedule of Ownership Interests [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company [Member]
Faraway Maritime Shipping Company [Member]
Golar LNG 1460 Corporation
Golar LNG 1460 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 1460 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2215 Corporation
Golar LNG 2215 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2215 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2216 Corporation
Golar LNG 2216 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2216 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2220 Corporation
Golar LNG 2220 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2220 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2226 Corporation
Golar LNG 2226 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2226 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2234 Corporation
Golar LNG 2234 Corporation [Member]
Golar LNG 2234 Corporation [Member]
Golar Management Limited
Golar Management Limited [Member]
Golar Management Limited [Member]
Golar Spirit (UK) Limited
Golar Spirit (UK) Limited [Member]
Golar Spirit (UK) Limited [Member]
Golar Servicos de Operacao de Embaracaoes Limited
Golar Servicos de Operacao de Embaracaoes Limited [Member]
Golar Servicos de Operacao de Embaracaoes Limited [Member]
Golar GP LLC - Limited Liability Company
Golar GP LLC - Limited Liability Company [Member]
Golar GP LLC - Limited Liability Company [Member]
Golar Partners Operating LLC –Limited Liability Company
Golar Partners Operating LLC –Limited Liability Company [Member]
Golar Partners Operating LLC –Limited Liability Company [Member]
Golar LNG Partners LP – Limited Partnership
Golar LNG Partners LP – Limited Partnership [Member]
Golar LNG Partners LP – Limited Partnership [Member]
Golar LNG Energy Limited
Golar LNG Energy Limited [Member]
Golar LNG Energy Limited [Member]
Golar Freeze Limited
Golar Freeze Limited [Member]
Golar Freeze Limited [Member]
Golar Spirit Corporation
Golar Spirit Corporation [Member]
Golar Spirit Corporation [Member]
Golar Gimi Limited
Golar Gimi Limited [Member]
Golar Gimi Limited [Member]
Golar Hilli Limited
Golar Hilli Limited [Member]
Golar Hilli Limited [Member]
Golar Khannur Corporation
Golar Khannur Corporation [Member]
Golar Khannur Corporation [Member]
Golar Commodities Limited
Golar Commodities Limited [Member]
Golar Commodities Limited [Member]
Commodities Advisors LLC
Commodities Advisors LLC [Member]
Commodities Advisors LLC [Member]
Golar Hull M2021 Corporation
Golar Hull M2021 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2021 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2022 Corporation
Golar Hull M2022 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2022 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2023 Corporation
Golar Hull M2023 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2023 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2024 Corporation
Golar Hull M2024 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2024 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2026 Corporation
Golar Hull M2026 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2026 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2027 Corporation
Golar Hull M2027 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2027 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2028 Corporation
Golar Hull M2028 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2028 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2031 Corporation
Golar Hull M2031 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2031 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2041 Corporation
Golar Hull M2041 Corporation [Member]
Golar Hull M2041 Corporation [Member]
Ownership interests:
Ownership Interests [Line Items]
Ownership Interests [Line Items]
Percentage ownership in subsidiary
Percentage Ownership in Subsidiary
Percentage Ownership in Subsidiary
Reconciliation of benefit obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at January 1
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at December 31
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
EQUITY IN NET ASSETS OF NON-CONSOLIDATED INVESTEES
Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Components of the numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Golar LNG Ltd stockholders – basic and diluted
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Components of the denominator for the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted average number of shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic
Weighted average number of treasury shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Treasury Stock
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive share options (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Common stock and common stock equivalents (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per share, basic and diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic and Diluted (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Components of accrued expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Revenue from loss of hire insurance
Revenue from Loss of Hire Insurance
Revenue from Loss of Hire Insurance
Trading Activities, Gain and Losses, by Type, by Income Statement Location [Table]
Trading Activities, Gain and Losses, by Type, by Income Statement Location [Table]
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, by Income Statement Location [Domain]
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, by Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other operating gains and losses
Other Operating Gains (Losses) [Member]
Other Operating Gains (Losses) [Member]
Trading Activity, by Type [Axis]
Trading Activity, by Type [Axis]
Trading Activity, by Type [Domain]
Trading Activity, by Type [Domain]
Energy trading contract
Commodity Contract [Member]
Trading activity:
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Gains and losses on trading activity
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net
Ownership percentage of unlisted investments
Unlisted Investments, Maximum Ownership Interest Percentage
Unlisted Investments, Ownership Interest Percentage
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Losses associated with pensions, net of tax recoveries
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Tax recoveries from losses associated with pensions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Recoveries
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Recoveries
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Components of other current liabilities
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Useful lives applied in depreciation
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
FSRU retrofitting
Vessel to FSRU Retrofitting [Member]
Vessel to FSRU Retrofitting [Member]
Newbuildings
Newbuildings [Member]
Newbuildings [Member]
Capital commitments:
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Fiscal year maturity schedule of capital commitments
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Recognized actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Estimated net lost for defined benefit pension plans to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
OTHER RECEIVABLES, PREPAID EXPENSES AND ACCRUED INCOME [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other receivables
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Accrued interest income
Interest Receivable, Current
Other receivables, prepaid expenses and accrued income
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Bluewater Gandria NV
Bluewater Gandria NV [Member]
Bluewater Gandria NV [Member]
Egyptian Company for Gas Services S.A.E
Egyptian Company for Gas Services S.A.E [Member]
Egyptian Company for Gas Services S.A.E [Member]
Golar Wilhelmsen Management AS
Golar Wilhelmsen Management AS [Member]
Golar Wilhelmsen Management AS [Member]
Equity method investments:
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in net assets of non-consolidated investees
OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET [Abstract]
OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer concentration risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales revenue, services, net
Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Customers [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Petrobas
Petrobas [Member]
Petrobas [Member]
DUSUP
DUSUP [Member]
DUSUP [Member]
Pertamina
Pertamina [Member]
Pertamina [Member]
Qatar Gas Transport Company
Qatar Gas Transport Company [Member]
Qatar Gas Transport Company [Member]
Samsung
Samsung [Member]
Samsung [Member]
Concentration of risks:
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of significant customers
Concentration Risk, Number of Significant Customers
Concentration Risk, Number of Significant Customers
Number of charterers
Number of Charterers
Number of Charterers
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Number of newbuildings
Concentration Risk, Number of Newbuilds
Concentration Risk, Number of Newbuilds
Leases [Abstract]
OPERATING LEASES
Operating Leases of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument, Reference Rate [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Reference Rate [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Reference Rate[Axis]
Debt Instrument, Reference Rate [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Reference Rate [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Reference Rate
Rate in excess of LIBOR
Rate in Excess of LIBOR [Member]
Rate in Excess of LIBOR [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Secured debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
World Shipholding facility
World Shipholding Facility [Member]
World Shipholding Facility [Member]
Mazo facility
Mazo Facility [Member]
Mazo Facility [Member]
Golar Maria facility
Golar Maria Facility [Member]
Golar Maria Facility [Member]
Golar Arctic facility
Golar Arctic Facility [Member]
Golar Arctic Facility [Member]
Golar Viking facility
Golar Viking Facility [Member]
Golar Viking Facility [Member]
Golar LNG Partners credit facility
Golar LNG Partners Credit Facility [Member]
Golar LNG Partners Credit Facility [Member]
Golar Freeze facility
Golar Freeze Facility [Member]
Golar Freeze Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Repayment Period [Axis]
Repayment Period [Axis]
Repayment Period [Axis]
Repayment Period [Domain]
Repayment Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Repayment Period [Axis]
June 30, 2009 through December 31, 2012
June 30, 2009 Through December 31, 2012 [Member]
June 30, 2009 Through December 31, 2012 [Member]
March 31, 2013 through December 31, 2017
March 31, 2013 Through December 31, 2017 [Member]
March 31, 2013 Through December 31, 2017 [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
[Domain] for Credit Facility [Axis]
Commercial loan facility
Commercial Loan Facility [Member]
Commercial Loan Facility [Member]
Exportfinans loan facility
Exportfinans Loan Facility [Member]
Exportfinans Loan Facility [Member]
Debt:
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Components of long-term debt:
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Total long-term debt due to third parties
Long-term Debt
Total long-term debt due to related parties
Due to Related Parties
Total long-term debt (including related parties)
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties
Less: current portion of long-term debt due to third parties and related parties
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities and Due to Related Parties, Current
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities and Due to Related Parties, Current
Long-term debt (including related parties)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities and Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities and Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
Repayments of long-term debt:
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2012
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2013
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2014
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2015
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2016
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
2017 and thereafter
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Long-term Debt and Due to Related Parties, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Weighted average interest rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Credit facilities:
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Extinguishment of debt, amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Amount drawn in period
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Drawn in Period
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Drawn in Period
Amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Debt instrument, maturity term
Debt Instrument, Maturity Term
Debt Instrument, Maturity Term
Final payment amount
Line of Credit Facility, Final Payment Amount
Line of Credit Facility, Final Payment Amount
Current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Number of owned shipping vessels
Number of Equipment Items, Owned
Number of Equipment Items, Owned
Quarterly decrease in maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Quarterly Decrease in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Quarterly Decrease in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Number of tranches
Debt Instrument, Number of Tranches
Debt Instrument, Number of Tranches
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE OPTIONS [Abstract]
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE OPTIONS
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statements of Changes in Equity [Table]
Statements of Changes in Equity [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Share Capital
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Shares
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Contributed Surplus
Contributed Surplus [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statements of Changes in Equity [Line Items]
Statements of Changes in Equity [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Grant of share options
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Share options cancelled
Stock Granted During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited
Exercise of share options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of warrants
Equity impact during the period as a result of the exercise of warrants.
Stock and cash dividends
Dividends
Incorporation costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital Incorporation costs
Direct costs associated with the incorporation of an entity that is deducted from additional paid in capital.
Exercise of share options (including disposal of treasury shares)
Exercise of share options including disposal of treasury shares
Equity impact of the exercise of share options including the disposal of treasury shares during the period.
Disposal of treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Gain on issuance of shares by investees
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital Gain on issuance of shares by investees
Equity impact to additional paid in capital related to the gain on the issuance of shares by investees.
Non-controlling interest's purchase price paid in excess of net assets acquired from parent
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital Non-controlling interest's purchase price paid in excess of net assets acquired
The adjustment to additional paid in capital as a result of the noncontrolling interest's purchase price paid in excess of net assets acquired from the parent.
Non-controlling interest dividend
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Acquisition of non-controlling interests (Note 26)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Creation of non-controlling interest (Note 26)
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Equity Issuance or Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Impact of transfer of Golar Freeze into Golar Partners (Note 26)
Impact of transfer of Golar Freeze into Golar Partners
The impact of transfer of equity interests of certain subsidiaries to the Partnership.
Disposal of shares in non-controlling interest
Non-controlling interest Disposal of shares
Equity impact of the disposal of shares in a noncontrolling interest.
Transfer to contributed surplus
Transfer to contributed surplus
Equity impact of the transfer of capital to contributed surplus.
Non-controlling interest capital contribution
Non-controlling interest capital contribution
Increase in noncontrolling interest balance because of a capital contribution.
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Balance
Listing of significant subsidiaries
Schedule of Subsidiaries [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the company's significant subsidiaries including the subsidiaries' jurisdiction of incorporation and purpose; and the company's percentage of ownership in these subsidiaries.
RESTRICTED CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Projects
Miscellaneous Projects [Member]
Miscellaneous Projects [Member]
Capital Lease Obligation, By Name [Axis]
Capital Lease Obligation, By Name [Axis]
Capital Lease Obligation, By Name [Axis]
Capital Lease Obligation Name [Domain]
Capital Lease Obligation Name [Domain]
Capital Lease Obligation Name [Domain]
Methane Princess Lease
Methane Princess Lease [Member]
Methane Princess Lease [Member]
Grand Lease
Grand Lease [Member]
Grand Lease [Member]
Restricted cash and shortterm investments:
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash and short-term investment balances:
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Total security lease deposits for lease obligations
Security Deposit
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments
Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash and Investments
Restricted cash and investments, noncurrent
Restricted Cash and Investments, Noncurrent
Short-term restricted cash and short-term investments:
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current [Abstract]
Lease security deposits
Security Deposit, Current
Security Deposit, Current
Restricted cash and short-term investments, current
Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments, Current
Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments, Current
Restricted cash, current
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Decrease in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Vessel operations
Vessel Operations [Member]
Vessel Operations [Member]
LNG Trading
LNG Trading [Member]
LNG Trading [Member]
Segmental information:
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable business segments
Number of Reportable Business Segments
Number of Reportable Business Segments
Revenue from external customers
Revenue from External Customers
Vessel and voyage operating expenses
Vessel and Voyage Operating Expenses
The aggregate total of vessel and voyage expenses. Vessel operating expenses include crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils, communication expenses and third party management fees and voyage expenses primarily include fuel and commission fees. Under time charters, voyage expenses are paid by the Company's customers.
Administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Impairment of long-term assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Depreciation and amortization
Other operating gains and losses
Other (Income) Expense
The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations.
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Gain on sale of available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Net financial expenses
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income taxes
Equity in net losses of investees
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net income (loss)
Non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Golar LNG Ltd
Total assets
Assets
DEFERRED CHARGES
DEFERRED CHARGES [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for deferred charges at the end of the reporting period.
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments, by Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Directors and Executive Officers [Member]
Directors and Executive Officers [Member]
Directors and Executive Officers [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
[Domain] for Plan Name [Axis]
Golar Scheme [Member]
Golar Scheme [Member]
Golar Scheme [Member]
Energy Scheme [Member]
Energy Scheme [Member]
Energy Scheme [Member]
Share options:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Award term until expiration
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term Until Expiration
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Term Until Expiration
Award vesting period, minimum (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Minimum
Award vesting period, maximum (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Maximum
Subsidiary stock options exchanged for parent company stock options
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Stock Options Exchanged for Parent Company Options
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Stock Options Exchanged for Parent Company Options
Options, outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Cost of options modified
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Modification Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Modification Expense
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Weighted average assumptions used:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility of common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected life of options (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Outstanding:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding, beginning of year (in shares)
Options outstanding, grants in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options outstanding, exercises in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options outstanding, forfeitures in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options outstanding, expirations in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Cancellations in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Cancellations in Period
Option outstanding, end of year (in shares)
Weighted average exercise price:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price, options, outstanding (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, options, granted during period (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, options, exercises in period (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, options, forfeitures in period (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, options, cancellations in period (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Cancellations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Cancellations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average remaining contractual term, options, outstanding (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Intrinsic value of share options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of share options outstanding and exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Fair value of share options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Compensation cost
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Total unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation cost (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Components of other financial items, net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Components of long-term debt (including related parties)
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Future repayments of outstanding debt (including related parties)
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Components of debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Components of restricted cash and cash equivalents
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Components of restricted cash from lease obligations
Schedule of Restricted Cash from Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Cash from Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]
Components of short-term restricted cash and short-term investments
Schedule of Short-term Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Short-term Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Table Text Block]
Components of other receivables, prepaid expenses and accrued income
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the carrying amounts of other current assets.
Currency swap
Currency Swap [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Golar Winter Lease
Golar Winter Lease [Member]
Golar Winter Lease [Member]
British pounds swap, maturing 2032
British Pounds Swap, Maturing 2032 [Member]
British Pounds Swap, Maturing 2032 [Member]
Norwegian kroner swap, maturing 2012
Norwegian Kroner Swap, Maturing 2012 [Member]
Norwegian Kroner Swap, Maturing 2012 [Member]
Singapore dollar swap, maturing 2012
Singapore Dollar Swap, Maturing 2012 [Member]
Singapore Dollar Swap, Maturing 2012 [Member]
Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Average forward rate USD foreign currency
Derivative, Average Forward Exchange Rate
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Commodity contract
Foreign exchange contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair values:
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Long-term unlisted investments
Unlisted Investments
Unlisted Investments
Long-term debt - fixed
Long-term Debt, Fixed
Long-term Debt, Fixed
Long-term debt - floating
Long-term Debt, Floating
Long-term Debt, Floating
Obligations under capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations
Hedge assets
Fair Value Hedge Assets
Interest rate cash flow hedge liability
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign currency derivative liability
Foreign Currency Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value
Fair value/carrying value of derivatives
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related party transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
NEWBUILDINGS [Abstract]
Newbuildings
Construction in Progress [Member]
Purchase price installments
Purchase Price Installments [Member]
Represents amounts of purchase price instalments paid to vendors to finance the construction of assets
Interest costs capitalized
Capitalized Interest Costs [Member]
Other costs capitalized
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Vessel Type [Axis]
Vessel Type [Axis]
Vessel Type [Axis]
Vessel Type [Domain]
Vessel Type [Domain]
Vessel Type [Domain]
LNG carrier
LNG Carrier [Member]
LNG Carrier [Member]
FSRU
Floating Storage Regasification Units [Member]
Floating Storage Regasification Units [Member]
Newbuildings:
Newbuildings
Construction in Progress, Gross
Number of vessels contracted for construction
Number of Vessels Contracted for Construction
Number of Vessels Contracted for Construction
Construction payable
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount
TAXATION
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Minimum contractual future revenues to be received on time charters
Schedule of Future Minimum Contractual Revenues for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of minimum contractual future revenues to be received on time charters in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year.
Future minimum rental payments under non-cancellable operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
RESTRICTED CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Estimated future benefit payments:
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five
2017 - 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
OTHER RECEIVABLES, PREPAID EXPENSES AND ACCRUED INCOME
OTHER RECEIVABLES, PREPAID EXPENSES AND ACCRUED INCOME [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for the company's other receivables, prepaid expenses and accrued income during the reporting period.
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Cost method investment (unlisted)
Unlisted Cost Method Investment [Member]
Unlisted Cost Method Investment [Member]
FSRU conversion parts
FSRU Conversion Parts [Member]
FSRU Conversion Parts [Member]
Impairment of long-term assets:
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment of long-term assets
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Book value of vessels secured against long-term loans and capital leases
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position
Tax lease benefits:
Tax Lease Benefits [Abstract]
Tax Lease Benefits [Abstract]
Number of tax leases
Number of Tax Leases
Number of Tax Leases
Gross amount received from tax lease benefit (in GBP)
Tax Lease Benefit, Amount Received, Gross
Tax Lease Benefit, Amount Received, Gross
Number of tax leases terminated
Number of Tax Leases Terminated
Number of Tax Leases Terminated
Number of tax leases, accrue benefits over term of lease
Number of Tax Leases, Accrue Benefits Over Term of Lease
Number of Tax Leases, Accrue Benefits Over Term of Lease
Other commitment to pay third party
Other Commitment
Other Commitment
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Document and entity information:
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Description
Amendment Description
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Receivable Type [Domain]
Trade accounts receivable
Trade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Trade accounts receivable:
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for the company's capital commitments.
Authorized and issue share capital
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Treasury shares held
Schedule of Treasury Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Weighted average assumptions used
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock option activity
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
EQUITY OFFERINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES
EQUITY OFFERINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES [Text Block]
The entire disclosure of the equity offerings of the company's subsidiaries.
Defined contribution scheme:
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined contribution scheme, charge to net income
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Number of Norwegian employees
Multiemployer Plans, Number of Norwegian Employees
Multiemployer Plans, Number of Norwegian Employees
Defined benefit schemes:
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of defined benefit schemes
Defined Benefit Plans, Number of Defined Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plans, Number of Defined Benefit Plans
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net actuarial loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Other comprehensive income, tax on actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Table]
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Table]
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Table]
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Axis]
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Axis] [Domain]
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Axis] [Domain]
[Domain] for Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Axis] [Axis]
Mark-to-market adjustment, derivatives
Fair Value Adjustments on Hedges and Derivative Contracts [Member]
Derivative settlements
Gain (Loss) on Settlement of Derivative Instrument [Member]
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on capital lease obligations and related restricted cash, net
Capital Lease Expense [Member]
Financing arrangement fees and other costs
Financing Arrangement and Other Costs [Member]
Financing Arrangement and Other Costs [Member]
Loss on termination of lease financing arrangements
Gain (Loss) on Termination Of Lease Financing Arrangements [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Termination Of Lease Financing Arrangements [Member]
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs [Member]
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs comprised of the periodic charge against earnings over the life of the financing arrangement to which such costs relate.
Foreign exchange loss on operations
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Other
Other Noninterest Expense [Member]
Equity swap
Equity Swap [Member]
Other financial items, net:
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Table]
Other financial items, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Number of subsidiaries sold
Number of Subsidiaries Sold
Number of Subsidiaries Sold
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Drydocking
Drydocking [Member]
Drydocking [Member]
Office equipment
Office Equipment [Member]
Vessels
Vessels [Member]
Vessels [Member]
Vessel Name [Axis]
Vessel Name [Axis]
Vessel Name [Axis]
Vessel Name [Domain]
Vessel Name [Domain]
[Domain] for Vessel Name [Axis]
Nusantara Regas Satu
Nusantara Regas Satu [Member]
Nusantara Regas Satu [Member]
Components of vessels and equipment, net:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Excluding Capital Leased Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Excluding Capital Leased Assets
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Excluding Capital Leased Assets
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Excluding Capital Leased Assets
Net book value
Vessels, net
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of vessels used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, net of accumulated depreciation on vessels.
Amounts pledged as collateral
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Pledged as Collateral
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Pledged as Collateral
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other Ownership Interests by Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests by Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
John Fredriksen
John Fredriksen [Member]
John Fredriksen [Member]
Golar LNG Partners
Golar LNG Partners [Member]
Golar LNG Partners [Member]
Bonds
Bonds [Member]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Axis]
Financing [Domain]
Financing [Domain]
[Domain] for Financing [Axis]
Issuance of debt
Issuance of Debt [Member]
Ownership interest percentage
Ownership Interest Percentage, Percentage Owned by Third Party
Ownership Interest Percentage, Percentage Owned by Third Party
Number of operated shipping vessels
Equipment Item
Equipment Item
Ownership interest percentage in shipping vessel
Ownership Interest Percentage in Shipping Vessel
Ownership Interest Percentage in Shipping Vessel
Ownership interest percentage in shipping vessel, additional percentage acquired
Ownership Interest Percentage in Shipping Vessel, Additional Percentage Acquired
Ownership Interest Percentage in Shipping Vessel, Additional Percentage Acquired
Value of additional facilities required to meet commitments
Value of Additional Facilities Requiring Financing to Meet Commitments
Value of Additional Facilities Requiring Financing to Meet Commitments
Number of unfinanced newbuildings
Number of Unfinanced Newbuildings
Number of Unfinanced Newbuildings
Proceeds from issuance of convertible bonds
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Purchase Obligation, due in next twelve months
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Purchase obligation, Due in second year
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year
Purchase obligation, due in third year
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year
Purchase obligation
Purchase Obligation
Purchase Obligation
Number of vessels contracted for construction, due in second year
Number of Vessels Contracted for Construction, Due in Second Year
Number of Vessels Contracted for Construction, Due in Second Year
Number of vessels contracted for construction, due in third year
Number of Vessels Contracted for Construction, Due in Third Year
Number of Vessels Contracted for Construction, Due in Third Year
Long-term purchase commitment amount
Long-term purchase commitment, amount outstanding
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Outstanding
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Outstanding
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT, NET
VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for vessels and equipment that are used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This disclosure may include vessels equipment cost, accumulated depreciation, net book value depreciation and amortization expense.
Partnership Income [Abstract]
Operating revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Time charter revenues
Time Charter Revenues
Revenues include minimum lease payments under time charters, fees for repositioning vessels as well as the reimbursement of certain vessel operating and drydocking costs.
Total operating revenues
Revenue, Net
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Vessel operating expenses
Vessel Operating Expenses
Vessel operating expenses include crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils, communication expenses and third party management fees.
Voyage and charter-hire expenses
Voyage and Charter-hire Expenses
Voyage expenses primarily include fuel and commission fees. Under time charters, voyage expenses are paid by the Company's customers.
Administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Impairment of long-term assets (Note 6)
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses Total
Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations. Includes selling, general and administrative expense.
Other operating gains and losses (Note 5)
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Financial income (expenses)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other financial items, net (Note 7)
Net financial expenses
Income (loss) before equity in net losses of investees, income taxes and non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income taxes (Note 8)
Equity in net (losses) earnings of investees (Note 11)
Gain on sale of investee
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Stock in Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Earnings per share attributable to Golar LNG Ltd stockholders:
Per common share amounts:
Earnings - Basic and diluted (Note 9) (in dollars per share)
Cash dividends declared and paid (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Time charters
Time Charters [Member]
Time Charters [Member]
Operating leases:
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Minimum contractual future revenues to be received:
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Five Years
2017 and thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Duration of charter hire extension
Duration of Charter Hire Extension
Duration of Charter Hire Extension
Number of time charter vessels in which operating costs are borne by the charterer on a pass through basis
Number of Vessels, Time Charter Pass Through of Operating Costs
Number of Vessels, Time Charter Pass Through of Operating Costs
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating leases:
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total rental expense for operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table] [Table]
Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table]
Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other long-term liabilities:
Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Other Long-term Liabilities [Table] [Table]
Other long-term liabilities:
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Tax benefits on intra-group transfers of long-term assets
Tax Benefits, Intra-group Transfers of Long-term Assets, Noncurrent
Tax Benefits, Intra-group Transfers of Long-term assets, Noncurrent
Liabilities in respect of the termination of Five Ship Leases
Liabilities from Lease Termination, Noncurrent
Liabilities from Lease Termination
Pension obligations
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Noncurrent
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Noncurrent
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Cash paid for lease termination
Cash Paid for Lease Termination
Cash Paid for Lease Termination
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions:
Deferred Credits From Capital Lease Transactions [Abstract]
Deferred Credits From Capital Lease Transactions [Abstract]
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions, gross
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Gross
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Gross
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions, accumulated amortization
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Accumulated Amortization
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Accumulated Amortization
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions, short-term
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Current
The current portion of the deferred credits from capital lease transactions.
Deferred credits from capital lease transactions, amortization expense
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Amortization Expense
Deferred Capital Lease Transactions Credit, Amortization Expense
Target allocation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Target allocation, minimum, equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Minimum
Target allocation, maximum, equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum
Target allocation, equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities
Target allocation, minimum, bonds
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Minimum
Target allocation, maximum, bonds
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Maximum
Target allocation, bonds
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities
Target allocation, minimum, cash
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Minimum
Target allocation, maximum, other
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Maximum
Target allocation, cash
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Cash
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Cash
Target allocation, total
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Total
Actual allocation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Actual allocation, equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities
Actual allocation, bonds
Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Securities
Actual allocation, other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Plan Assets
Actual allocation, cash
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash
Actual allocation, total
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
[Domain] for Dividends [Axis]
Dividend declared
Dividend Declared [Member]
Dividend paid
Dividend Paid [Member]
Convertible debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
World Shipholding
World Shipholding [Member]
World Shipholding [Member]
Stock Exchange [Axis]
Stock Exchange [Axis]
Stock Exchange [Axis]
Stock Exchange [Domain]
Stock Exchange [Domain]
[Domain] for Stock Exchange [Axis]
Oslo Stock Exchange
OSLO BORS ASA [Member]
Subsequent events:
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Purchase of equity method investment
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Dividends declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Payments of dividends
Payments of Dividends
Noncontrolling interest, distribution amount (USD per share)
Distribution Per Unit Ownership, Noncontrolling Interest
Distribution Per Unit Ownership, Noncontrolling Interest
Payments to noncontrolling interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to acquire vessels and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Number of vessels contracted for construction, due in 2014
Net proceeds received from private placement