6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020

Commission File Number:  1-35123

GOLAR LNG PARTNERS LP

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

2nd Floor

S.E. Pearman Building

9 Par-la-Ville Road

Hamilton HM 11

Bermuda

(Address of principal executive office)

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GOLAR LNG PARTNERS LP

REPORT ON FORM 6-K FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

INDEX

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Exhibits	3
Signatures	4
Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements	5
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	7
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	24
Risk Factors	26
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019	28
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019	29
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019	30
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019	32
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	34

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EXHIBITS

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THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM F-3 (333-235614) AND S-8 (333-212485) OF THE REGISTRANT

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

			GOLAR LNG PARTNERS LP
Date:	November 30, 2020	By:	/s/ Karl Fredrik Staubo
		Name:	Karl Fredrik Staubo
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Report on Form 6-K for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 contains certain forward-looking statements concerning future events and our operations, performance and financial condition, including, in particular, the likelihood of our success in developing and expanding our business. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “will,” “may,” “potential,” “should,” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views only as of the date of this Report and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. As a result, unitholders are cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

•the ability of Golar LNG Partners LP (“Golar Partners,” “we,” “us” and “our”) and Golar LNG Limited' (“Golar”) to make additional borrowings and to access debt and equity markets;

•our ability to repay our debt when due and to settle our interest rate swaps;

•our ability to enter into long-term time charters, including our ability to re-charter floating storage and regasification units (“FSRUs”), liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) carriers and floating liquefied natural gas units (“FLNGs”) following the termination or expiration of their time charters;

•our ability to maximize the use of our vessels, including the re-deployment or disposal of vessels no longer under long-term time charter;

•the length and severity of outbreaks of pandemics, including the recent worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") and its impact on demand for LNG and natural gas, the operations of our charterers, our global operations and our business in general;

•the liquidity and creditworthiness of our charterers;

•the effect of a worldwide economic slowdown;

•changes in commodity prices;

•turmoil in the global financial markets;

•fluctuations in currencies and interest rates;

•market trends in the FSRU, LNG carrier and FLNG industries, including fluctuations in charter hire rates, vessel values, factors affecting supply and demand, and opportunities for the profitable operations of FSRUs, LNG carriers and FLNGs;

•availability of skilled labor, vessel crews and management, including possible disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak;

•our vessel values and any future impairment charges we may incur;

•disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, political events, piracy or acts by terrorists;

•our anticipated growth strategies;

•the future share of earnings relating to the FLNG, Hilli Episeyo ("Hilli"), which is accounted for under the equity method;

•our ability to integrate and realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and potential acquisitions;

•our ability to make cash distributions on our units and the amount of any such distributions;

•changes in our operating expenses, including dry-docking and insurance costs and bunker prices;

•estimated future maintenance and replacement capital expenditures;

•our future financial condition or results of operations and future revenues and expenses;

•planned capital expenditures and availability of capital resources to fund capital expenditures;

•the exercise of purchase options by our charterers;

•our ability to maintain long-term relationships with major LNG traders;

•our ability to leverage the relationships and reputation of Golar and Hygo Energy Transition Ltd. (“Hygo”), formerly known as Golar Power Limited, in the LNG industry;

•the ability of Golar and us to retrofit vessels as FSRUs or FLNGs and the timing of the delivery and acceptance of any such retrofitted vessels by their respective charterers;

•our ability to purchase vessels from Golar and Hygo in the future;

•timely purchases and deliveries of new build vessels;

•future purchase prices of new build and secondhand vessels;

•our ability to compete successfully for future chartering and newbuilding opportunities;

•acceptance of a vessel by its charterer;

•termination dates and extensions of charters;

•the expected cost of, and our ability to comply with, governmental regulations, maritime self-regulatory organization standards, as well as standard regulations imposed by our charterers applicable to our business;

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•our general and administrative expenses and our fees and expenses payable under the fleet management agreements and the management and administrative services agreement between us and Golar Management (or the “Management and Administrative Services Agreement”);

•challenges by authorities to the tax benefits we previously obtained;

•the anticipated taxation of our partnership and distributions to our unitholders;

•economic substance laws and regulations adopted or considered by various jurisdictions of formation or incorporation of us and certain of our subsidiaries;

•our and Golar's ability to retain key employees;

•customers’ increasing emphasis on environmental and safety concerns;

•potential liability from any pending or future litigation;

•future sales of our securities in the public market; and

•other factors listed from time to time in the reports and other documents that we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Forward looking statements in this Report on Form 6-K are based upon estimates reflecting the judgment of management and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth herein under "Risk Factors" and in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2019 (our “2019 Annual Report”) under the caption “Item 3-Key Information-D. Risk Factors”.

All forward-looking statements included in this Report on Form 6-K are made only as of the date of this Report on Form 6-K. We do not intend to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any change in our expectations or events or circumstances that may subsequently arise. We make no prediction or statement about the performance of our common units (“Common Units”) or our 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Units (our “Series A Preferred Units”). The various disclosures included in the Report on Form 6-K and in our other filings made with the SEC that attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, prospects and results of operations should be carefully reviewed and considered.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this report to “Golar Partners,” the “Partnership,” “we,” “our,” “us” or similar terms refer to Golar LNG Partners LP, a Marshall Islands limited partnership, or any one or more of its subsidiaries, or to all of such entities. Those statements in this section that are not historical in nature should be deemed forward-looking statements that are inherently uncertain. See “Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these statements.

This section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this report, as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Golar LNG Partners LP included in our 2019 Annual Report, which was filed with the SEC on April 30, 2020.

General

We were formed in 2007 by Golar, a leading independent owner and operator of LNG carriers and FSRUs, to own and operate FSRUs and LNG carriers under long-term charters that generate long-term stable cash flows. On July 12, 2018, we acquired an interest in the Hilli, a floating liquefied natural gas vessel, through the acquisition (the "Hilli Acquisition") of 50% of the common units (the "Hilli Common Units") in Golar Hilli LLC ("Hilli LLC"), which owns Hilli Corporation ("Hilli Corp"), the disponent owner of the FLNG Hilli. As of September 30, 2020, our fleet consisted of six FSRUs, four LNG carriers and an interest in the FLNG Hilli.

Recent Developments

Since July 1, 2020, the significant developments that have occurred are as follows:

Cooperation Agreement

On August 31, 2020, the Partnership and Hygo, a joint venture between Golar and Stonepeak Partners, entered into a cooperation agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) where the parties intend to work together to develop hub-spoke LNG terminal solutions utilizing the Partnership’s available asset portfolio, where such assets are technically suitable. The terms and structure of the commercial cooperation will be worked on a project by project basis given the customized nature of each potential terminal.

As part of the cooperation agreement, on August 31, 2020, the Partnership, Hygo, Golar, Golar Partners Operating LLC and Golar GP LLC entered into an agreement to terminate the existing omnibus agreement entered into in June 2016 among the parties.

Global COVID-19 Outbreak

The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 that originated in China and subsequently spread to many countries worldwide has resulted in the implementation of numerous actions taken by governments and governmental agencies in an attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. These measures have resulted in a significant reduction in global economic activity, extreme volatility in the global financial markets, and as a result of COVID-19 the global demand for oil, natural gas, LNG and LNG supply has declined significantly. The continued impact of COVID-19 and seasonality has also led to greater volatility in spot rates. Please see “Risk Factors” herein for further information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on our business and operations.

Cash Distributions

In August 2020, we paid a distribution of $0.0202 per common unit in respect of the quarter ended June 30, 2020, to our common unitholders of record as of August 7, 2020, amounting to $1.4 million. We also paid a cash distribution of $0.546875 per Series A Preferred Unit in respect of the period from May 15, 2020 through August 14, 2020 to our Series A Preferred unitholders of record as of August 7, 2020, amounting to $3.0 million.

In November 2020, we paid a distribution of $0.0202 per common unit in respect of the quarter ended September 30, 2020, to unitholders of record as of November 6, 2020, amounting to $1.4 million. We also paid a cash distribution of $0.546875 per Series A Preferred Unit in respect of the period from August 15, 2020 through November 14, 2020 to unitholders of record as of November 9, 2020, amounting to $3.0 million.

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Financing

In November 2020, we entered into a $15.0 million revolving credit facility with Golar, of which we drew down $5.0 million. The facility is unsecured, repayable in full in December 2020 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 5.0%.

Partnership Matters

In August 2020, Mr. Alf Thorkildsen resigned as a Class I Director. In September 2020, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Neil Glass to replace Mr. Thorkildsen as a Class I Director with a term that will expire at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Limited Partners and as a member of the audit committee.

At our Annual General Meeting held in September 2020, Carl Steen was elected as a Class II Director, with a term that will expire at the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

The following table details the Adjusted EBITDA information for our reportable segments for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. See Note 5 “Segment Information” of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information on our segments.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020										Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	FSRU		LNG Carrier		FLNG		Elimination(1)		Consolidated Reporting		FSRU		LNG Carrier		FLNG		Elimination(1)		Consolidated Reporting
Total operating revenues	$	58,276	$	12,837	$	26,018	$	(26,018)	$	71,113	$	63,490	$	12,328	$	26,018	$	(26,018)	$	75,818
Vessel operating expenses	(9,627)		(4,388)		(6,048)		6,048		(14,015)		(9,542)		(5,198)		(5,686)		5,686		(14,740)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,450)		(121)		—		—		(1,571)		(1,002)		(683)		—		—		(1,685)
Administrative expenses(2)	(2,093)		(1,334)		(121)		121		(3,427)		(1,870)		(1,240)		(223)		223		(3,110)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600		—		—		(4,600)		—		4,600		—		—		(4,600)		—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	49,706	$	6,994	$	19,849	$	(24,449)	$	52,100	$	55,676	$	5,207	$	20,109	$	(24,709)	$	56,283

(1) Eliminations reverse the effective revenues, expenses, and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units, as well as the amount invoiced under the sales-type lease on the Golar Freeze. Income from the Golar Freeze sales-type lease is recognized as interest income in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

(2) Indirect administrative expenses are allocated to the FSRU and LNG carrier segments based on the number of vessels while administrative expenses for the FLNG segment relates to our effective share of expenses attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units. See the discussion under “—Other Operating Results” below.

FSRU Segment

The following table sets forth the operating results of our FSRU segment for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Statement of Operations Data:	( in thousands of $ except Average Daily TCE(3))
Total operating revenues	$	58,276	$	63,490	$	(5,214)	(8)	%
Vessel operating expenses	(9,627)		(9,542)		(85)		1	%
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,450)		(1,002)		(448)		45	%
Administrative expenses	(2,093)		(1,870)		(223)		12	%
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600		4,600		—		—	%
FSRU Adjusted EBITDA	$	49,706	$	55,676	$	(5,970)	(11)	%
Other Financial Data:
Average daily TCE(3) (to the closest $100)	$	133,500	$	145,800	$	(12,300)	(8)	%

(3) See “—Non-GAAP Measure” for a computation of Average Daily Time Charter Earnings ("TCE") and a reconciliation to total operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

Total operating revenues: Total operating revenues decreased by $5.2 million to $58.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $63.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to:

• a $3.7 million decrease in revenue from the Golar Igloo due to a reduced daily hire rate for her new charter that began in February 2020; and

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•a $1.0 million decrease in revenue from the Golar Eskimo due to a reduced daily hire rate for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared with the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Voyage and commission expenses: Voyage and commission expenses increased by $0.5 million to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to local customs and handling duties incurred for the Golar Igloo.

Amount invoiced under sales-type lease: This represents the actual invoiced amounts on the Golar Freeze sales-type lease. We have included the amounts invoiced under the lease in arriving at our FSRU Adjusted EBITDA, to enable comparability with the rest of our FSRU segment's charters.

FSRU Adjusted EBITDA: FSRU Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $6.0 million to $49.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $55.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in revenue from the Golar Igloo and the Golar Eskimo and an increase in voyage and commission expense for the Golar Igloo.

Average daily TCE(3): The average daily TCE(3) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 decreased by $12,300 to $133,500 compared to $145,800 for three months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to Golar Igloo and Golar Eskimo's decreased hire rates and an increase in voyage and commission expense for the Golar Igloo during the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

LNG Carrier Segment

The following table sets forth the operating results of our LNG carrier segment for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Statement of Operations Data:	( in thousands of $ except Average Daily TCE(3))
Total operating revenues	$	12,837	$	12,328	$	509	4	%
Vessel operating expenses	(4,388)		(5,198)		810		(16)	%
Voyage and commission expenses	(121)		(683)		562		(82)	%
Administrative expenses	(1,334)		(1,240)		(94)		8	%
LNG carrier Adjusted EBITDA	$	6,994	$	5,207	$	1,787	34	%
Other Financial Data:
Average daily TCE(3) (to the closest $100)	$	46,100	$	31,600	$	14,500	46	%

(3) See “—Non-GAAP Measure” for a computation of Average Daily TCE and a reconciliation to total operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

Total operating revenues: Total operating revenues increased by $0.5 million to $12.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $12.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to an increase in revenues from the Golar Maria following a higher ballast bonus received for her spot charter in the three months ended September 30, 2020.

Vessel operating expenses: The decrease of $0.8 million in vessel operating expenses to $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to:

•a $0.7 million decrease in operating cost for the Golar Mazo as she was in layup during the three months ended September 30, 2020, whereas she was idling for the three months ended September 30, 2019; and

•a general decrease in vessel operating expenses across the vessels due to delays in scheduled repair and maintenance in the three months ended September 30, 2020 following COVID-19 restrictions. The deferred repairs and maintenance are expected to be completed later in 2020 and in early 2021.

Voyage and commission expenses: Voyage and commission expenses decreased by $0.6 million to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, mainly due to a

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$0.3 million decrease in bunker cost incurred by the Golar Mazo as she was in layup during the three months ended September 30, 2020, whereas she was idling for the three months ended September 30, 2019; and a $0.3 million insurance rebate for the Golar Maria for the three months ended September 30, 2020. There was no comparable rebate for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

LNG carrier Adjusted EBITDA: The LNG carrier Adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.8 million to $7.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $5.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was primarily due to: (i) lower vessel operating cost and bunker cost from the Golar Mazo as she was in layup during the three months ended September 30, 2020, whereas she was idling for the three months ended September 30, 2019; and (ii) a $0.5 million increase in revenues from the Golar Maria following a higher ballast bonus for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Average daily TCE(3): The average daily TCE(3) for the three months ended September 30, 2020 increased by $14,500 to $46,100, compared to $31,600 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in TCE was due to the increased revenues from the Golar Maria, lower voyage and commission expense for the Golar Mazo and Golar Maria for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019, and the effect of fewer calendar days used in calculating average daily TCE as Golar Mazo's cold lay-up days are excluded, being scheduled off-hire days.

FLNG Segment

We carry out our FLNG business through our ownership of 50% of the Hilli Common Units effective from July 2018. Although we account for our investment as an equity method investment, which is presented in “Equity in net earnings of affiliate” within our condensed consolidated statement of operations, we report our segment on a gross basis showing our proportionate share of the underlying business activities.

The following table sets forth the operating results of our FLNG segment for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Statement of Operations Data:	(in thousands of $)
Total operating revenues	$	26,018	$	26,018	$	—	—	%
Vessel operating expenses	(6,048)		(5,686)		(362)		6	%
Administrative expenses	(121)		(223)		102		(46)	%
FLNG Adjusted EBITDA	$	19,849	$	20,109	$	(260)	(1)	%

FLNG Adjusted EBITDA: This refers to our effective share of the FLNG Adjusted EBITDA. The decrease of $0.3 million in FLNG Adjusted EBITDA to $19.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $20.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to increased vessel operating expenses.

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Other results

The following details our other consolidated results for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
	(in thousands of $)
Other non-operating income	$	167	$	—	$	167	100	%
Depreciation and amortization	(19,983)		(20,380)		397		(2)	%
Administrative expenses	(3,427)		(3,110)		(317)		10	%
Interest income	4,203		4,990		(787)		(16)	%
Interest expense	(17,805)		(19,764)		1,959		(10)	%
Losses on derivative instruments, net	(1,051)		(9,937)		8,886		(89)	%
Other financial items, net	(29)		541		(570)		(105)	%
Income taxes	(4,437)		(4,817)		380		(8)	%
Net loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests	918		(173)		1,091		(631)	%

Administrative expenses: Administrative expenses increased by $0.3 million to $3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. We are party to a management and administrative services agreement with Golar Management Limited (“Golar Management”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Golar, under which Golar Management provides certain management and administrative services to us and is reimbursed for costs and expenses incurred in connection with these services at cost plus 5% pursuant to the Management and Administrative Services Agreement. Where external service provider costs are incurred by Golar Management on our behalf, these expenses are recharged to us at cost. Under the Management and Administrative Services Agreement, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we incurred charges of $2.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The remaining balance of administrative expenses amounting to $1.2 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, relates to corporate expenses such as legal, accounting and regulatory compliance costs.

Interest income: Interest income decreased by $0.8 million to $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. This was primarily due to lower interest income earned on our cash balance for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Interest expense: Interest expense decreased by $2.0 million to $17.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $19.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to a $4.0 million decrease in interest expense on our $800 million facility and NR Satu facility, due to lower LIBOR rates on the lower amortized principal balances. This decrease was partially offset by an increase of $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 due to accretion of the premium payable on our amended Norwegian Bonds.

Losses on derivative instruments, net: Losses on derivative instruments, net, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are set forth in the table below:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Mark-to-market gains/(losses) for interest rate swaps	$	4,768	$	(10,860)	$	15,628	(144)	%
Net realized interest (expense)/income on undesignated interest rate swaps	(5,819)		923		(6,742)		(730)	%
Total	$	(1,051)	$	(9,937)	$	8,886	(89)	%

Mark-to-market gains/(losses) and net realized interest (expense)/income on interest rate swaps: Mark-to-market gains/(losses) and net realized interest (expense)/income on interest rate swaps resulted in a net loss on derivative instruments of $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a net loss of $9.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. This is mainly due to the increase in long-term swap rates for the three months ended September 30, 2020

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which resulted in a gain on the mark-to-market valuation of our interest rate swaps compared to a loss on the mark-to-market valuation of our interest rate swaps in the same period in 2019. The lower interest rates in the three months ended September 30, 2020 resulted in a $5.8 million net interest expense on the interest rate swaps compared a higher interest rate for the three months ended September 30, 2019 which resulted in a $0.9 million of net interest income.

Other financial items, net: Other financial items, net, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, are as set forth in the table below:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Amortization of Partnership Guarantee	$	436	$	510	$	(74)	(15)	%
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on finance lease obligation and related restricted cash	(256)		249		(505)		(203)	%
Foreign exchange losses on operations	(53)		(15)		(38)		253	%
Financing arrangement fees and other costs	(156)		(203)		47		(23)	%
Total	$	(29)	$	541	$	(570)	(105)	%

Amortization of Partnership Guarantee: Represents the amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 of the fair value of the Partnership Guarantee provided in connection with the Hilli Acquisition. See Note 14 “Related Party Transactions” of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.

Net loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests decreased by $1.1 million to a $0.9 million loss for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $0.2 million of income attributable to non-controlling interests for the three months ended September 30, 2019, mainly due to the decrease in net income attributable to the Golar Eskimo VIE for the three months ended September 30, 2020. There was no comparable adjustment in the three months ended September 30, 2019 .

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

The following table details the Adjusted EBITDA information for our reportable segments; for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. See Note 5 “Segment Information” in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information on our segments.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020										Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(dollars in thousands)	FSRU		LNG Carrier		FLNG		Elimination(1)		Consolidated Reporting		FSRU		LNG Carrier		FLNG		Elimination(1)		Consolidated Reporting
Total operating revenues	$	170,750	$	42,292	$	78,054	$	(78,054)	$	213,042	$	181,719	$	41,370	$	78,054	$	(78,054)	$	223,089
Vessel operating expenses	(29,647)		(13,571)		(17,662)		17,662		(43,218)		(31,405)		(15,058)		(17,802)		17,802		(46,463)
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,698)		(2,416)		—		—		(6,114)		(3,236)		(1,928)		(230)		230		(5,164)
Administrative expenses(2)	(6,926)		(4,131)		(373)		373		(11,057)		(6,194)		(4,033)		(730)		730		(10,227)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	13,700		—		—		(13,700)		—		6,900		—		—		(6,900)		—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	144,179	$	22,174	$	60,019	$	(73,719)	$	152,653	$	147,784	$	20,351	$	59,292	$	(66,192)	$	161,235

(1) Eliminations reverse the effective revenues, expenses, and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units, as well as the Amount invoiced under sales-type lease on the Golar Freeze. Income from the Golar Freeze sales-type lease is recognized as interest income in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

(2) Indirect administrative expenses are allocated to the FSRU and LNG carrier segments based on the number of vessels while administrative expenses for the FLNG segment relates to our effective share of expenses attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units.

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FSRU Segment

The following table sets forth the operating results of our FSRU segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Nine Months Ended    September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Statement of Operations Data:	(dollars in thousands except Average Daily TCE(3))
Total operating revenues	$	170,750	$	181,719	$	(10,969)	(6)	%
Vessel operating expenses	(29,647)		(31,405)		1,758		(6)	%
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,698)		(3,236)		(462)		14	%
Administrative expenses	(6,926)		(6,194)		(732)		12	%
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	13,700		6,900		6,800		99	%
FSRU Adjusted EBITDA	$	144,179	$	147,784	$	(3,605)	(2)	%
Other Financial Data:
Average daily TCE(3) (to the closest $100)	$	136,600	$	140,400	$	(3,800)	(3)	%

(3) See “—Non-GAAP Measure” for a computation of Average Daily TCE and a reconciliation to total operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

Total operating revenues: Total operating revenues decreased by $10.9 million to $170.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $181.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to:

•a $9.4 million decrease in revenue from the Golar Igloo and the Golar Eskimo following reduced daily hire rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019; and

•a $2.2 million decrease in revenue from the Golar Freeze due to the impact of the modification of the Golar Freeze charter on May 15, 2019 resulting in a change from an operating lease to a sales-type lease. Subsequently, income from the Golar Freeze sales-type lease is recognized as interest income rather than operating revenue.

The decrease was partially offset by a $0.6 million increase in revenue from the Golar Winter from increased daily hire rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Vessel operating expenses: The decrease of $1.8 million in vessel operating expenses to $29.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $31.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to:

•a $1.3 million decrease in operating cost for the Golar Freeze as she incurred higher repair and maintenance costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 mainly for the repair of the vessel's loading arms. There is no comparable cost for the nine months ended September 30, 2020; and

•a general decrease in vessel operating expenses across the vessels due to delays in scheduled repair and maintenance in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 resulting from COVID-19 restrictions and delays. The deferred repairs and maintenance are expected to be completed later in 2020 and in early 2021.

Amount invoiced under sales-type lease: Amount invoiced under sales-type lease increased by $6.8 million to $13.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $6.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as the charter for the Golar Freeze was modified on May 15, 2019, there were 136 additional days where the lease was classified as a sales-type lease in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

FSRU Adjusted EBITDA: FSRU Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $3.6 million to $144.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $147.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This was primarily due to the reduced revenues from the Golar Freeze, Golar Eskimo and the Golar Igloo charters for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. This was slightly offset by the $6.8 million increase in amount invoiced under sales-type lease from the modified Golar Freeze charter, increased revenue from the Golar Winter from higher daily hire rate, and a decrease in vessel operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

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Average daily TCE(3): The average daily TCE(3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased by $3,800 to $136,600, compared to $140,400 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, mainly due to the reduced revenues from the Golar Eskimo and the Golar Igloo charters following their reduced daily hire rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. This was slightly offset by a higher daily hire rate from the Golar Freeze for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

LNG Carrier Segment

The following table sets forth the operating results of our LNG carrier segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

	Nine Months Ended    September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Statement of Operations Data:	(dollars in thousands except Average Daily TCE(3))
Total operating revenues	$	42,292	$	41,370	$	922	2	%
Vessel operating expenses	(13,571)		(15,058)		1,487		(10)	%
Voyage and commission expenses	(2,416)		(1,928)		(488)		25	%
Administrative expenses	(4,131)		(4,033)		(98)		2	%
LNG carrier Adjusted EBITDA	$	22,174	$	20,351	$	1,823	9	%
Other Financial Data:
Average daily TCE(3) (to the closest $100)	$	41,700	$	36,300	$	5,400	15	%

(3) See “—Non-GAAP Measure” for a computation of Average Daily TCE and a reconciliation to total operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

Total operating revenues: Total operating revenues increased by $0.9 million to $42.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared with $41.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to a $4.2 million increase in revenues from the Golar Grand, Golar Maria and Methane Princess due to higher daily hire rates. This increase was offset by a $3.3 million decrease in revenues from the Golar Mazo as she was on-hire for longer periods in the nine months ended September 30, 2019, whereas she was idling and entered into cold lay-up in the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Vessel operating expenses: The decrease of $1.5 million in vessel operating expenses to $13.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $15.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to:

•a $1.2 million decrease in the Golar Mazo as she incurred lower operating costs while idling and then into cold lay-up in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 where she was on spot charters; and

•a general decrease in vessel operating expenses across the vessels due to delays in scheduled repair and maintenance in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 resulting from COVID-19 restrictions and delays. The deferred repairs and maintenance are expected to take place later in 2020 and in early 2021.

Voyage and commission expenses: Voyage and commission expenses increased by $0.5 million to $2.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, mainly due to higher bunker cost incurred by the Golar Maria as she was idling for a longer period between her charters during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. This was slightly offset by a $0.3 million decrease in bunker consumption by the Golar Mazo while idling and then into cold lay-up in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 where she was on spot charters.

LNG carrier Adjusted EBITDA: The LNG carrier Adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.8 million to $22.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $20.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, mainly due to:

•a reduction in vessel operating expenses and voyage and commission expenses from the Golar Mazo while idling and then into cold lay-up in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 where she was on spot charters; and

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•an increase in revenue from the Golar Grand, Golar Maria and Methane Princess due to higher daily hire rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

This increase was offset by a $3.3 million decrease in revenues from the Golar Mazo as she was on-hire for longer periods in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and higher bunker consumption by the Golar Maria as she was idling for a longer period between her charters during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Average daily TCE(3): The average daily TCE(3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased by $5,400 to $41,700, compared to $36,300 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This was due to:

•an increase in revenue from the Golar Grand, Golar Maria and Methane Princess due to higher daily hire rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019; and

•a decrease in on-hire days for the Golar Mazo in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as she entered into cold lay-up from May 15, 2020.

This increase was offset by a $3.3 million decrease in revenues from the Golar Mazo as she was on-hire for longer periods in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and higher bunker consumption by the Golar Maria as she was idling for a longer period between her charters during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

FLNG Segment

The following table sets forth the operating results of our FLNG segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

	Nine Months Ended    September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Statement of Operations Data:	(dollars in thousands)
Total operating revenues	$	78,054	$	78,054	$	—	—	%
Vessel operating expenses	(17,662)		(17,802)		140		(1)	%
Voyage and commission expenses	—		(230)		230		(100)	%
Administrative expenses	(373)		(730)		357		(49)	%
FLNG Adjusted EBITDA	$	60,019	$	59,292	$	727	1	%

FLNG Adjusted EBITDA: The increase of $0.7 million in FLNG Adjusted EBITDA to $60.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $59.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was mainly driven by a decrease in administrative expenses and a reduction in vessel operating expenses due to lower production running hours in the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The revenue for both the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 remained constant as the Hilli maintained 100% commercial uptime.

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Other results

The following details our other consolidated results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019:

	Nine Months Ended    September 30,
	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
	(dollars in thousands)
Other non-operating income	$	495	$	4,195	$	(3,700)	(88)	%
Depreciation and amortization	(59,992)		(63,188)		3,196		(5)	%
Administrative expenses	(11,057)		(10,227)		(830)		8	%
Interest income	13,308		8,474		4,834		57	%
Interest expense	(52,415)		(61,236)		8,821		(14)	%
Losses on derivative instruments, net	(52,358)		(48,406)		(3,952)		8	%
Other financial items, net	998		757		241		32	%
Taxes	(13,185)		(15,032)		1,847		(12)	%
Net loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests	976		(2,162)		3,138		(145)	%

Other non-operating income: Other non-operating income decreased by $3.7 million to $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This was primarily due to the gain recognized upon the Golar Freeze charter modification from an operating lease to a sales-type lease in the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Depreciation and amortization: Depreciation and amortization decreased by $3.2 million to $60.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $63.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This was primarily due to:

•a $2.9 million reduction in the depreciation and amortization of the Golar Freeze following the derecognition of the vessel from vessels and equipment, net beginning on May 15, 2019;

•a $0.8 million decrease in the amortization of Golar Eskimo drydocking costs as her previous drydocking cost was fully amortized in March 2020 and the cost of her new drydocking is lower than her previous drydocking; hence, there was a lower amortization rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019; and

•a $0.6 million decrease in the amortization of the intangible asset acquired in connection with the acquisition of the Golar Igloo as the associated lease term ended in November 2019.

The decrease was partially offset by a $1.8 million increase in the Golar Mazo's drydocking amortization following her entry into the yard for cold lay-up in May 2020.

Administrative expenses: Administrative expenses increased by $0.9 million to $11.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $10.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Under the Management and Administrative Services Agreement, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we incurred charges of $6.3 million and $7.2 million, respectively. The remaining balance of administrative expenses of $4.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 relates to corporate expenses such as legal, accounting and regulatory compliance costs.

Interest income: Interest income increased by $4.8 million to $13.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. As a result of the lease modification of the Golar Freeze charter in May 2019, additional interest income of $6.5 million was recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 in relation to the Golar Freeze sales-type lease, as there were 136 additional days in the nine months ended September 30,

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2020 compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was partially offset by lower interest income earned on our cash balance in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Interest expense: Interest expense decreased by $8.8 million to $52.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $61.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to:

•a $9.0 million decrease in interest expense on our $800 million facility and NR Satu facility, due to lower LIBOR rates on the lower amortized principal balance;

•a $1.5 million decrease in interest expense on the loan facility for our consolidated VIE for the Golar Eskimo; and

•a $1.6 million decrease in interest expense on our Norwegian Bonds due to lower LIBOR rates.

The above is partially offset by:

•a $3.0 million increase in interest expense relating to the accretion of the premium payable on our amended Norwegian Bonds; and

•a $0.3 million increase in interest expense incurred from our short-term loan from Golar.

Losses on derivative instruments, net: Losses on derivative instruments, net, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are set forth in the table below:

	Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Mark-to-market losses for interest rate swaps	$	(41,918)	$	(53,836)	$	11,918	(22)	%
Net realized interest (expense) / income on un-designated interest rate swaps	(10,441)		5,430		(15,871)		(292)	%
Total	$	(52,359)	$	(48,406)	$	(3,953)	8	%

Mark-to-market losses and net realized interest (expense)/income on interest rate swaps: Mark-to-market losses and net realized interest (expense)/income on interest rate swaps resulted in a net loss of $52.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to a net loss of $48.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to a decrease in long-term swap interest rates since 2019 which has resulted in a lower loss on the mark-to-market valuation of our interest rate swaps. The lower interest rates during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 resulted in a $10.4 million net interest expense on the interest rate swaps compared to $5.4 million of net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Other financial items, net: Other financial items, net, reflects a gain of $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, as set forth in the table below:

	Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Amortization of Partnership Guarantee	$	1,357	$	1,579	$	(222)	(14)	%
Foreign exchange gains / (losses) on finance lease obligation and related restricted cash	263		(351)		614		(175)	%
Foreign exchange losses on operations	(280)		(23)		(257)		1,117	%
Financing arrangement fees and other costs	(342)		(448)		106		(24)	%
Total	$	998	$	757	$	241	32	%

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Amortization of Partnership Guarantee: Represents the amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of the fair value of the Partnership Guarantee provided in connection with the Hilli Acquisition. See Note 14 “Related Party Transactions” of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.

Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on finance lease obligations and related restricted cash: Represents foreign currency differences arising on retranslation of foreign currency balances including foreign currency movements on the Methane Princess lease which is denominated in Pound Sterling. Foreign currency gains increased by $0.6 million as a result of the strengthening of the US dollar against the Pound Sterling during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Income taxes: Income taxes decreased by $1.8 million to $13.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $15.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This was mainly as a result of Jordan's new solidarity tax of 1% applicable from 2019, resulting in a further $1.4 million deferred tax charge for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. There was no similar charge in the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Net loss/(income) attributable to non-controlling interests: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests decreased by $3.1 million to a $1.0 million loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $2.2 million of income attributable to non-controlling interests for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, mainly due to:

•a $1.6 million decrease in net income attributable to the Golar Eskimo VIE as a result of higher interest expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019; and

•a $1.5 million decrease in net income from Golar Mazo as she was idle and subsequently entered into cold layup for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, whereas she had a spot charter and generated income during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity and Cash Requirements

We operate in a capital-intensive industry, and we expect to finance the potential purchase of additional vessels and other capital expenditures through a combination of borrowings from, and leasing arrangements with, commercial banks, cash generated from operations and debt and equity financings. In addition to paying distributions, our other short-term liquidity requirements relate to servicing interest on our debt, scheduled debt repayments, funding working capital requirements, including drydocking, and maintaining cash reserves against fluctuations in operating cash flows.

Our funding and treasury activities are intended to maximize investment returns while maintaining appropriate liquidity. Cash and cash equivalents are held primarily in U.S. Dollars with some balances held in other currencies. We use derivative instruments for interest rate and currency risk management purposes only.

Short-Term Liquidity and Cash Requirements

Sources of short-term liquidity include cash balances, restricted cash balances, short-term deposits, receipts from our charters and short-term loans from Golar. In addition, we benefit from low inventory requirements due to the fact that fuel costs are paid for by the charterer for vessels under time charters.

As of September 30, 2020, our cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash was $223.4 million. The majority of our restricted cash balances (excluding $12.3 million in performance bonds and bid bonds relating to certain of our charters) contribute to our short and medium-term liquidity as they are used to fund payment of certain financial obligations (including loans, finance leases and derivatives) which would otherwise be paid out of our unrestricted cash balances. Since September 30, 2020, significant transactions impacting our cash flows include:

•payment of $1.4 million cash distribution of $0.0202 per unit to all common and general partner unitholders with respect to the quarter ended September 30, 2020, in November 2020;

•payment of $3.0 million cash distribution of $0.546875 per Series A Preferred Unit, in respect of the period from August 15, 2020 through November 14, 2020, in November 2020;

•payment of $34.3 million of scheduled principal and interest repayments; and

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•receipt of $5.0 million from revolving credit facility from Golar in November 2020. The facility has total availability of $15.0 million and is repayable in full in December 2020.

Our $800 million credit facility is due to mature in April 2021 and our 2015 Norwegian Bonds are maturing in November 2021. In November 2020, we obtained credit approval from lead banks in connection with the refinancing of the $800 million credit facility. Management is currently exploring various options to obtain the necessary funds to refinance our 2015 Norwegian Bonds. We have a track record of successfully refinancing our debt and, given the strong fundamentals of the underlying assets (contracted cash flows and existing leverage ratios), we believe that it is probable that we will obtain the necessary funding to meet our payment obligations under the maturing $800 million credit facility by April 2021 and 2015 Norwegian Bonds by November 2021.

We believe that our current resources, including proceeds from our financing activities, and cash to be generated from our operations (assuming the current rates earned from existing charters continue until charter termination or expiration, where applicable), will be sufficient to cover our operational cash outflows and our ongoing obligations under our financing commitments to pay loan interest, make scheduled loan repayments and make cash distributions. Combined with our updated financial strategy and ongoing initiatives in response to the recent COVID-19 induced deterioration in the macro-economic environment, we believe our current resources are sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for our current business for at least the next twelve months.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our net cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods presented:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020		2019		$ Change		% Change
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	109,716	$	112,204	$	(2,488)	(2)	%
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	4,003		(9,841)		13,844		(141)	%
Net cash used in financing activities	(117,327)		(136,160)		18,833		(14)	%
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(2,877)		(4,637)		1,760		(38)	%
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(6,485)		(38,434)		31,949		(83)	%
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	229,922		269,092		(39,170)		(15)	%
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	223,437	$	230,658	$	(7,221)	(3)	%

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $2.5 million to $109.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $112.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily due to the general timing of working capital in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

This was partially offset by:

•a $8.7 million decrease in cash payments for drydocking expenditures in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to capital expenditures for the Golar Igloo and Golar Eskimo in the nine months ended September 30, 2019; and

•a $5.7 million increase in dividends received from Hilli LLC in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 in respect of our Hilli Common Units compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities of $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was due to $7.1 million of dividends received from Hilli LLC in respect of our Hilli Common Units. This was partially offset by $3.1 million of capital expenditures for the Golar Igloo's planned refurbishment and long lead items for the Golar Maria's ballast water treatment system installation.

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Net cash used in investing activities of $9.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was due to:

•$10.3 million of cash consideration paid in respect of the remaining net purchase price less working capital adjustments in connection with the Hilli Acquisition; and

•$10.1 million of capital expenditures for the Golar Igloo and Golar Freeze.

This was partially offset by $10.5 million of dividends received from Hilli LLC in respect of our Hilli Common Units.

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities is principally generated from funds from equity and debt offerings, new debt and lease financings, and short-term related party loans, offset by cash distributions, unit repurchase payments and debt and lease repayments.

Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of $117.3 million was primarily due to the following:

•$113.4 million of scheduled repayment of our debt, including repayment of the $15.0 million drawn down from the revolving credit facility with Golar in May 2020 and $25.0 million from the short-term loan from Golar that was advanced in February 2020;

•payment of $40.5 million in cash distributions; and

•payment of $4.3 million of financing cost in relation to the amendments to our Norwegian Bonds.

This was partially offset by a $15.0 million borrowing drawn down from the revolving credit facility with Golar in May 2020 and receipt of a $25.0 million short-term loan from Golar advanced in February 2020.

Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 of $136.2 million was primarily due to the following:

•payment of $95.0 million in cash distributions;

•$63.9 million of scheduled repayment of our debt; and

•$1.6 million payment in connection with our common unit repurchase program.

This was partially offset by a $25.0 million borrowing under the revolving credit facility under the $800 million credit facility.

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Borrowing Activities

See “—Contractual Obligations” for the repayment profile of our debt and finance lease obligation.

Debt.  As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our long-term debt, net of deferred finance charges consisted of the following: 

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
$800 million credit facility	$	529,000	$	568,000
2017 Norwegian Bonds (1)	246,561		250,000
2015 Norwegian Bonds (1)	146,456		150,000
NR Satu facility	63,050		74,113
Eskimo SPV debt	167,449		180,831
Total debt	$	1,152,516	$	1,222,944
Less: deferred financing costs	(6,527)		(6,011)
Net debt	$	1,145,989	$	1,216,933

 (1) Includes the premium payable at maturity accreted using the effective interest rate method over the instrument term.

Finance Lease Obligations.  As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our net obligation on our finance lease was as follows: 

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Finance lease liability	$	118,206	$	122,779
Less: Restricted cash deposit	(112,403)		(114,676)
Net finance lease obligation	$	5,803	$	8,103

Methane Princess Lease.  In August 2003, Golar entered into a lease arrangement (the “Methane Princess lease”) with a UK bank (the “Methane Princess lessor”). Our obligation to the Methane Princess lessor is primarily secured by a letter of credit, which is itself secured by a cash deposit which was placed with the Methane Princess lessor since June 2008.

In the event of any adverse tax changes to legislation affecting the tax treatment of the lease for the Methane Princess lessor or a successful challenge by the UK Revenue authorities to the tax assumptions on which the transactions were based, or in the event that we terminate the Methane Princess lease before its expiration, we would be required to return all or a portion of, or in certain circumstances significantly more than, the upfront cash benefits that we have received or that have accrued over time, together with the fees that were financed in connection with our lease financing transaction, post additional security or make additional payments to our lessor which would increase the obligations noted above. The Methane Princess lessor has a second priority security interest in the Methane Princess, the Golar Spirit and the Golar Grand to secure these potential obligations. Golar has agreed to indemnify us against any of these increased costs and obligations. Refer to note 15 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

Debt and Lease Restrictions

Our existing financing agreements (debt and lease) impose certain operating and financing restrictions on us and our subsidiaries that are described in our 2019 Annual Report under Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—B. Liquidity and Capital Resources—Debt and Lease Restrictions and in Note 11 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants of our various debt and lease agreements.

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Capital Commitments

Drydockings

From September 30, 2020 until December 31, 2024, eight of the vessels in our current fleet will undergo their scheduled drydockings. We estimate that we will spend in total approximately $63.3 million for drydocking of these vessels, which includes $19.1 million expected to be incurred by end of 2021 in respect of the Golar Spirit and the Golar Mazo in order to bring them back in service from lay-up. Approximately $24.8 million is expected to be incurred in 2021, $5.0 million in 2022, $23.5 million in 2023 and $10.0 million in 2024. 

Ballast Water Management Convention

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted an International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (or the BWM Convention) in February 2004. The Convention entered into force on September 8, 2017, however IMO later decided to postpone the compliance date for existing vessels by 2 years, i.e. until the first renewal survey following September 8, 2019. The U.S. Coast Guard has decided to maintain the 2017 effective date. This makes all vessels constructed before the entry into force date “existing” vessels, and requires the installation of a Ballast Water Treatment System (“BWTS”) on such vessels at the first renewal survey following the entry into force date. Installation of BWTS will be needed on all of our active LNG carriers. As long as our FSRUs are operating as FSRUs and kept stationary they will not need installation of a BWTS. The additional costs of complying with these rules, relating to all of our vessels are estimated to be approximately $2.0 million per vessel and will be phased in over time in connection with the renewal surveys that are required.

We reserve a portion of cash generated from our operations to meet the costs of future drydockings and BWTS installation. As our fleet matures and expands, our drydocking expenses will likely increase. Ongoing costs for compliance with environmental regulations are primarily included as part of our drydocking and society classification survey costs or are a component of our operating expenses. 

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires that management make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

For a description of our other material accounting policies that involve a higher degree of judgment, please refer to Note 2 -Significant Accounting Policies to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2019 Annual Report and Note 2 - Accounting Policies to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

Contractual Obligations

The following table sets forth our contractual obligations for the periods indicated as of September 30, 2020:

(in millions of $)	Total Obligation		Due in the remainder of 2020		Due in 2021-2022		Due in 2023-2024		Due Thereafter
Long-term debt(1)	$	1,165.3	$	29.5	$	995.4	$	25.7	$	114.7
Interest commitments on long-term debt - floating and other interest rate swaps (2)	153.2		14.7		98.6		30.2		9.7
Finance lease obligations, net (2)(3)	118.2		0.5		5.2		7.2		105.3
Total	$	1,436.7	$	44.7	$	1,099.2	$	63.1	$	229.7

(1) Amounts shown gross of deferred financing costs of $6.5 million and accretion of premium payable on maturity of the Norwegian Bonds.

(2) Our interest commitment on our long-term debt is calculated based on assumed USD LIBOR of between 0.19% and 0.76%, taking into account our various margin rates and interest rate swaps associated with each debt. Our interest commitment on our finance lease obligation is calculated on an assumed average Pound Sterling LIBOR of 5.2%.

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(3) In the event of any adverse tax rate changes or rulings, our finance lease obligation with respect to the Methane Princess could increase significantly. Please refer to note 15 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein. However, Golar has agreed to indemnify us against any such increase. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to various market risks, including interest rate and foreign currency exchange risks. We enter into a variety of derivative instruments and contracts to maintain the desired level of exposure arising from these risks.

Our policy is to hedge our exposure to risks, where possible, within boundaries deemed appropriate by management.

A discussion of our accounting policies for derivative financial instruments is included in note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2019 Annual Report.  Further information on our exposure to market risk is included in note 24 — Financial Instruments to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2019 Annual Report.

The following analyses provide quantitative information regarding our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. There are certain shortcomings inherent in the sensitivity analyses presented, primarily due to the assumption that exchange rates change in a parallel fashion and that interest rates change instantaneously.

Interest rate risk.  A significant portion of our debt is subject to adverse movements in interest rates. Our interest rate risk management policy permits economic hedge relationships in order to reduce the risk associated with adverse fluctuations in interest rates. We use interest rate swaps and fixed rate debt to manage the exposure to adverse movements in interest rates. Interest rate swaps are used to convert floating rate debt obligations to a fixed rate in order to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating rate debt. Credit exposures are monitored on a counterparty basis, with all new transactions subject to senior management approval.

Assuming a 1% increase in the interest rate (including the effect of interest rates under the related interest rate swap agreements) as applied against our floating rate debt balance and proportionate share of the obligation under the Partnership’s guarantee of 50% of the obligations of Hilli Corp under the Hilli bareboat charter agreement (the “Hilli Facility”) as of September 30, 2020, this would increase our interest expense by $0.4 million per annum. We have calculated our floating rate debt as the principal outstanding on our long-term bank debt and net finance lease obligations (net of related restricted cash balances). For disclosure of the fair value of the derivatives and debt obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2020, please refer to note 13 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

Foreign currency risk.  A substantial amount of our transactions, assets and liabilities are denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars, such as Pound Sterling, in relation to the administrative expenses we will be charged by Golar Management in the UK and operating expenses incurred in a variety of foreign currencies, and Brazilian Real in respect of our Brazilian subsidiary which receives income and pays expenses in Brazilian Real. Based on our Pound Sterling expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. Dollar against Pound Sterling would have increased our expenses by approximately $0.1 million. Based on our Brazilian Real revenues and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Brazilian Real would have increased our net revenue and expenses by approximately $0.2 million.

The base currency of the majority of our seafaring officers’ remuneration is the Euro, Brazilian Real or Indonesian Rupiah. Based on the crew costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a 10% depreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Euro, the Brazilian Real and the Indonesian Rupiah would have increased our crew cost by approximately $2.0 million.

We are exposed to some extent in respect of the lease transaction entered into with respect to the Methane Princess, which is denominated in Pound Sterling, although it is hedged by the Pound Sterling cash deposit that secures the obligations under the lease. We use cash from the deposits to make payments in respect of the lease transaction entered into with respect to the Methane Princess. Gains or losses that we incur are unrealized unless we choose or are required to withdraw monies from or pay additional monies into the deposit securing this obligation. Among other things, movements in interest rates give rise to a requirement for us to adjust the amount of the Pound Sterling cash deposit. Based on this lease obligation and the related cash deposit as of September 30, 2020, a 10% appreciation in the U.S. Dollar against the Pound Sterling would give rise to a net foreign exchange gain of approximately $0.6 million.

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Non-GAAP measure

Average Daily TCE

It is standard industry practice to measure the revenue performance of a vessel in terms of average daily Time Charter Equivalent (“TCE”). For time charters, this is calculated by dividing the sum of (a) total operating revenue and (b) amount invoiced under sales-type lease, less voyage and commission expenses, by the number of calendar days minus days for scheduled off-hire. Scheduled off-hire days includes days when vessels are in lay-up or undergoing dry dock. Where we are paid a fee to position or reposition a vessel before or after a time charter, this additional revenue, less voyage and commission expenses, is included in the calculation of net time charter revenues. TCE rate is a standard shipping industry performance measure used primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a company’s performance despite changes in the mix of charter types (i.e. spot charters, time charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods. We include average daily TCE, a non-U.S. GAAP measure, as we believe it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with total operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, because it assists our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of our vessels and in evaluating their financial performance. Our calculation of average daily TCE may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. The following table reconciles our total operating revenues by segment to average daily TCE:

	FSRU Segment				LNG Carrier Segment
	Three Months Ended September 30,				Three Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $, except number of days and average daily TCE)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Total operating revenues	$	58,276	$	63,490	$	12,837	$	12,328
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease (1)	4,600		4,600		—		—
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,450)		(1,002)		(121)		(683)
	61,426		67,088		12,716		11,645
Calendar days less scheduled off-hire days	460		460		276		368
Average daily TCE (to the closest $100)	$	133,500	$	145,800	$	46,100	$	31,600
	FSRU Segment				LNG Carrier Segment
	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $, except number of days and average daily TCE)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Total operating revenues	$	170,750	$	181,719	$	42,292	$	41,370
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease (1)	13,700		6,900		—		—
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,698)		(3,236)		(2,416)		(1,928)
	180,752		185,383		39,876		39,442
Calendar days less scheduled off-hire days	1,323		1,320		957		1,086
Average daily TCE (to the closest $100)	$	136,600	$	140,400	$	41,700	$	36,300

(1) This represents the actual invoiced amounts on the sales-type lease on the Golar Freeze subsequent to its modification effective from May 15, 2019.

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Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in the Report on Form 6-K, you should carefully consider the risk factors set forth below, as well as the risk factors set forth in our 2019 Annual Report.

Outbreaks of epidemic and pandemic diseases and governmental response thereto could adversely affect our business

Our operations are subject to risks related to outbreaks of infectious diseases, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has been spreading around the world since December 2019. Many countries worldwide, affected by the outbreak, declared national emergencies due to the outbreak. The COVID-19 outbreak has negatively affected economic conditions and energy prices have fallen significantly. The COVID-19 outbreak has also negatively affected the supply chain, the labor market, the demand for LNG and LNG shipping regionally as well as globally and may otherwise impact our operations and the operations of our customers and suppliers. Governments in affected countries have been imposing and may continue to impose travel bans, quarantines and other emergency public health measures. These measures, though temporary in nature, may continue and increase as countries attempt to contain the outbreak.

The extent of the COVID-19 outbreak’s effect on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the duration, spread and intensity of the outbreak, all of which are uncertain and difficult to predict considering the rapidly evolving landscape. However, to date our operations have been impacted in the following ways:

•crew changes have been cancelled and/or delayed due to port authorities denying disembarkation, a high potential of infection in countries where crew changes may otherwise have taken place, and the inability to repatriate crew members due to lack of international air transport or denial of re-entry by crew members’ home countries which may have closed their borders;

•the inability to complete scheduled engine overhauls, routine maintenance work, and management of equipment malfunctions;

•shortages or a lack of access to required spare parts for our vessels, and delays in repairs to, or scheduled or unscheduled maintenance or modifications or dry docking of, our vessels, as a result of a lack of berths available by shipyards from a shortage in labor of shipyards or contractors or due to other business disruptions;

•needing to find new, remote means to complete vessel inspections and related certifications by class societies, customers or government agencies –such remote inspections may fail to identify underlying conditions visible only through physical onboard inspections; and

•disruptions to our business from, or additional costs related to, new regulations, directives or practices implemented in response to the pandemic, such as travel restrictions, increased inspection regimes, hygiene measures (such as quarantining and physical distancing) or increased implementation of remote working arrangements.

Given the recent fluidity of developments and the extensive response to the outbreak, we are continually receiving updated information and are constantly reassessing the impact of COVID-19 on our operations. Measures that we are taking in response to COVID-19 include:

•the timing of crew rotations remains dependent on the duration and severity of COVID-19 in countries from which our crews are sourced as well as any restrictions in place at ports in which our vessels call, however we are managing to make limited crew changes where possible;

•we have sought to financially support our seafarers while on shore leave (typically, in line with maritime standards and the Maritime Labour Convention, seafarers are not paid whilst on shore leave); we have ensured that all crew members are paid some of their salaries whilst they are unable to board a vessel and work, to support them and their families through this challenging period;

•restrictions in place at ports may lead to increased provisioning costs to obtain supplies;

•arrangements to accept delivery of additional spare parts and critical supplies are made where possible in our supply chains;

•planned engine overhaul and routine maintenance services have been cancelled where possible, and arrangement for remote servicing of equipment are being made wherever possible;

•non-critical boardings are being cancelled, current visits are being limited to vettings inspectors, pilots and port officials where allowed, and procedures have been implemented on board to limit the risk of human-to-human transmission from visiting personnel;

•more extensive use of remote ship visits by our management and support functions;

•our global offices are monitoring applicable local legislation and social distancing guidelines to minimize the opportunity for human-to-human transmission, IT systems and network capacity have proven to be robust, and no

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interruption to business support functions and no implications on financial reporting systems or internal controls over financial reporting have been identified;

•we provide mental health support for our seafarers and global workforce through membership in organizations providing hotline support and introducing a forum for virtual sharing and collaboration on mental health concerns; and

•we are permitting flexible working arrangements for our people and non-critical projects have been postponed.

Potential worker shortages due to the COVID-19 outbreak and travel and social distancing restrictions imposed by governments or corporate policies could impose constraints on our ability to comply with deadlines and requirements set forth in environmental laws and regulations to which our operations are subject, including inspection, monitoring, reporting, certification, and training requirements. Although some environmental authorities have indicated they may exercise enforcement discretion with respect to non-compliance with routine obligations caused by COVID-19, there can be no assurance that enforcement discretion will be exercised in the event we are unable to comply with environmental laws and regulations. For a discussion of environmental laws and regulations affecting our business and operations, please see “Item 4. Information on the Company – B. Business Overview – Environmental and Other Regulations” in our 2019 Annual Report.

Trading prices of our units have declined significantly during 2019 and 2020 and may continue to decline in future periods, due in part to the impact of COVID-19. Failure to control the continued spread of COVID-19 could significantly impact economic activity and demand for our vessels, which could further negatively affect our vessel values, our business, our ability to refinance our debt, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity and cash available for distribution and could result in further declines in our unit price.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/( LOSS)

		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $, except per unit amounts)	Notes	2020		2019		2020		2019
Time charter revenues	5	71,113		75,818		213,042		223,089
Total operating revenues		71,113		75,818		213,042		223,089
Vessel operating expenses	5	(14,015)		(14,740)		(43,218)		(46,463)
Voyage and commission expenses	5	(1,571)		(1,685)		(6,114)		(5,164)
Administrative expenses	5	(3,427)		(3,110)		(11,057)		(10,227)
Depreciation and amortization		(19,983)		(20,380)		(59,992)		(63,188)
Total operating expenses		(38,996)		(39,915)		(120,381)		(125,042)
Operating income		32,117		35,903		92,661		98,047
Other non-operating income		167		—		495		4,195
Financial (expense)/income
Interest income	12	4,203		4,990		13,308		8,474
Interest expense		(17,805)		(19,764)		(52,415)		(61,236)
Losses on derivative instruments, net	6	(1,051)		(9,937)		(52,358)		(48,406)
Other financial items, net	6	(29)		541		998		757
Net financial expenses		(14,682)		(24,170)		(90,467)		(100,411)
Income before tax, equity in net earnings of affiliate and non-controlling interests		17,602		11,733		2,689		1,831
Income taxes	7	(4,437)		(4,817)		(13,185)		(15,032)
Equity in net earnings of affiliate	9	3,277		1,181		8,000		2,773
Net income/(loss)		16,442		8,097		(2,496)		(10,428)
Other comprehensive income		—		—		—		—
Net comprehensive income/(loss)		16,442		8,097		(2,496)		(10,428)
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests		(918)		173		(976)		2,162
Golar LNG Partners LP Owners		17,360		7,924		(1,520)		(12,590)
General partner's interest in net income/(loss)		287		97		(212)		(434)
Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income		3,019		3,019		9,090		9,057
Common unitholders’ interest in net income/(loss)		14,054		4,808		(10,398)		(21,213)
Earnings/(loss) per unit
Common unit (basic and diluted)	16	$	0.20	$	0.07	$	(0.15)	$	(0.31)
Cash distributions paid per common unit in the period		$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.44	$	1.21
Cash distributions declared per common unit in the period		$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.06	$	1.21

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

		September 30,	December 31,
(in thousands of $)	Note	2020	2019
		Unaudited	Audited
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		42,263	47,661
Restricted cash and short-term deposits		57,143	46,333
Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net	12	2,490	2,308
Amounts due from related parties	14	—	5,098
Inventories		2,625	2,702
Other current assets	10	35,176	29,197
Total Current Assets		139,697	133,299
Non-current Assets
Restricted cash		124,031	135,928
Investment in affiliate	9	191,012	193,270
Vessels and equipment, net		1,324,202	1,369,665
Vessel under finance lease, net		104,009	108,433
Investment in leased vessel, net	12	109,939	111,829
Intangible assets, net		43,574	50,409
Other non-current assets		4,742	2,779
Total Assets		2,041,206	2,105,612
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	11	590,217	225,254
Current portion of obligation under finance lease		2,275	1,990
Amounts due to related parties	14	4,427	—
Other current liabilities		132,141	81,910
Total Current Liabilities		729,060	309,154
Non-current Liabilities
Long-term debt	11	555,772	991,679
Obligation under finance lease		115,931	120,789
Other non-current liabilities		31,263	31,296
Total Liabilities		1,432,026	1,452,918
Equity
Partners' capital:
Common unitholders		345,953	387,631
Preferred unitholders		132,991	132,991
General partner interest		47,981	48,841
Total Partners' capital		526,925	569,463
Non-controlling interests		82,255	83,231
Total Equity		609,180	652,694
Total Liabilities and Equity		2,041,206	2,105,612

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $)	Notes	2020	2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss		(2,496)	(10,428)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		59,992	63,188
Equity in net earnings of affiliate		(8,000)	(2,773)
Deferred tax expense	7	1,585	3,086
Amortization of deferred charges and Partnership Guarantee		2,465	2,015
Drydocking expenditure		(1,201)	(9,859)
Foreign exchange (gain)/losses		(263)	351
Unit options expense		33	177
Dividends received from affiliate		7,679	2,018
Interest element included in obligation under finance lease, net		19	7
Gain on recognition of net investment in leased vessel	12	—	(4,195)
Sales-type lease payments received in excess of interest income	12	1,675	1,477
Movement in credit allowance on financial assets		(413)	—
Change in mark-to-market value of derivatives		41,918	53,836
Change in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable		790	12,078
Inventories		77	(1,089)
Other current assets and other non-current assets		(10,243)	833
Amounts due to related parties		2,589	2,365
Trade accounts payable		306	(2,067)
Accrued expenses		4,069	4,779
Other current and non-current liabilities		9,135	(3,595)
Net cash provided by operating activities		109,716	112,204
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to vessels and equipment		(3,117)	(10,074)
Dividends received from affiliate		7,120	10,529
Acquisition of investment in affiliate from Golar		—	(10,296)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities		4,003	(9,841)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of debt (including related parties)		(113,445)	(63,853)
Proceeds from debt (including related parties)		40,000	25,000
Repayments of obligation under finance lease		(1,430)	(1,169)
Advances from related party for Methane Princess lease security deposit		2,393	448
Cash distributions paid		(40,506)	(95,021)
Financing costs paid		(4,339)	—
Common units buy-back and cancelled		—	(1,565)
Net cash used in financing activities		(117,327)	(136,160)

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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(2,877)	(4,637)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (1)	(6,485)	(38,434)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period (1) (2)	229,922	269,092
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period (1) (2)	223,437	230,658

(1) Included within restricted cash are security deposits for our finance lease, debt facility and performance guarantees issued to the charterers.

(2) The following table identifies the balance sheet line-items included in ‘cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash’ presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

	September 30,	December 31,	September 30,	December 31,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019	2019	2018
Cash and cash equivalents	42,263	47,661	51,961	96,648
Restricted cash and short-term deposits	57,143	46,333	48,743	31,330
Restricted cash - non-current	124,031	135,928	129,954	141,114
	223,437	229,922	230,658	269,092

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Partners’ capital			Total Before Non-Controlling Interest	Non-Controlling Interest	Total Equity
	Preferred units	Common  Units	General Partner Units and IDRs (1)
Consolidated balance at June 30, 2019	132,991	413,525	49,356	595,872	81,891	677,763
Net income	3,019	4,808	97	7,924	173	8,097
Cash distributions	(3,019)	(28,075)	(580)	(31,674)	—	(31,674)
Unit options expense	—	59	—	59	—	59
Common units acquired and cancelled	—	(1,565)	—	(1,565)	—	(1,565)
Consolidated balance at September 30, 2019	132,991	388,752	48,873	570,616	82,064	652,680

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Partners’ capital			Total Before Non-Controlling Interest	Non-Controlling Interest	Total Equity
	Preferred units	Common  Units	General Partner Units and IDRs (1)
Consolidated balance at December 31, 2018	132,991	495,576	51,048	679,615	79,902	759,517
Net income/(loss)	9,057	(21,213)	(434)	(12,590)	2,162	(10,428)
Cash distributions	(9,057)	(84,223)	(1,741)	(95,021)	—	(95,021)
Unit options expense	—	177	—	177	—	177
Common units acquired and cancelled	—	(1,565)	—	(1,565)	—	(1,565)
Consolidated balance at September 30, 2019	132,991	388,752	48,873	570,616	82,064	652,680

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	Partners’ capital			Total Before Non-Controlling Interest	Non-Controlling Interest	Total Equity
	Preferred Units	Common  Units	General Partner Units and IDRs (1)
Consolidated balance at June 30, 2020	132,991	333,286	47,723	514,000	83,173	597,173
Net income/(loss)	3,019	14,054	287	17,360	(918)	16,442
Cash distributions	(3,019)	(1,400)	(29)	(4,448)	—	(4,448)
Units options expense	—	13	—	13	—	13
Consolidated balance at September 30, 2020	132,991	345,953	47,981	526,925	82,255	609,180

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	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	Partners’ capital			Total Before Non-Controlling Interest	Non-Controlling Interest	Total Equity
	Preferred Units	Common  Units	General Partner Units and IDRs (1)
Consolidated balance at December 31, 2019	132,991	387,631	48,841	569,463	83,231	652,694
Opening adjustment (2)	—	(501)	(10)	(511)	—	(511)
Balance at January 1, 2020	132,991	387,130	48,831	568,952	83,231	652,183
Net income/(loss)	9,090	(10,398)	(212)	(1,520)	(976)	(2,496)
Cash distributions	(9,090)	(30,812)	(638)	(40,540)	—	(40,540)
Units options expense	—	33	—	33	—	33
Consolidated balance at September 30, 2020	132,991	345,953	47,981	526,925	82,255	609,180

(1) As of September 30, 2020, December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, the carrying value of the equity attributable to the holders of our incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") was $32.5 million.

(2) Opening Total Equity has been adjusted following the adoption of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments on January 1, 2020, see note 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Golar LNG Partners LP

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1.                                      GENERAL

Golar LNG Partners LP (the “Partnership,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a publicly traded Marshall Islands limited partnership initially formed as a subsidiary of Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) in September 2007, to own and operate LNG carriers and FSRUs under long-term charters. On July 12, 2018, we acquired an interest in the Hilli Episeyo (the “Hilli”), a floating liquefied natural gas (“FLNG”) vessel through the acquisition of 50% of the common units (the “Hilli Common Units”) in Golar Hilli LLC (“Hilli LLC”) (the “Hilli Acquisition”). As of September 30, 2020, we have a fleet of six FSRUs, four LNG carriers, and an interest in the Hilli.

As of September 30, 2020, Golar held 30.8% (December 31, 2019: 30.6%) of our common units and a 2% (December 31, 2019: 2%) general partner interest in us.

References to Golar in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements refer, depending on the context, to Golar LNG Limited and to one or any more of its direct or indirect subsidiaries.

2.                                      ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The footnotes are condensed as permitted by the requirements for interim financial statements and, accordingly, do not include all of the information and disclosures required under U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, except for those added and updated below as a result of adopting the requirements of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments (Topic 326). The impact of these changes in accounting policies on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are disclosed in notes 3, 10 and 12.

Allowance for credit losses

Financial assets recorded at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (including financial guarantees) reflect an allowance for current expected credit losses ("credit losses") over the lifetime of the instrument. The allowance for credit losses reflects a deduction to the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. Amounts are written off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a balance is confirmed or certain. Expected recoveries will not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously written-off or current credit loss allowance by financial asset category. We estimate expected credit losses based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. We have elected to calculate expected credit losses on the combined balance of both the amortized cost and accrued interest from the unpaid principal balance. Specific calculation of our credit allowances are included in the respective accounting policies included herein; all other financial assets are assessed on an individual basis calculated using the method we consider most appropriate for each asset.

Trade accounts receivables

Trade receivables are presented net of allowances for expected credit losses. At each balance sheet date, all potentially uncollectible accounts are assessed individually for the purposes of determining the appropriate allowance for expected credit loss. The expected credit loss allowance is calculated using a loss rate applied against an aging matrix, with assets pooled based on the vessel type that generated the underlying revenue (LNGC and FSRU), which reflects similar credit risk characteristics.

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Our trade receivables have short maturities so we have considered that forecasted changes to economic conditions will have an insignificant effect on the estimate of the allowance, except in extraordinary circumstances.

Related parties

Parties are related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also related if they are subject to common control or significant influence. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are calculated using a loss rate applied against an aging matrix.

Time charter sales-type leases

On inception of a sales-type lease for which we are lessor, we de-recognize the related asset and record "Investment in leased vessel, net” on our consolidated balance sheet. The investment in leased vessel, net represents the fixed payments due from the lessee, discounted at the rate implicit in the lease. We allocate sales-type lease income to the consolidated statements of operations in the "Interest income” line item to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on our sales-type lease investment.

For sales-type leases, non-lease revenue and operating and service agreements in connection with the time charters are recorded over the term of the charter as the service is provided. The transaction price is based on the standalone selling price for the service.

Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed at the individual lease level, reflecting the risk profile for each vessel unique to each project. The allowance is calculated by multiplying the balance exposed on default by the probability of default and loss given default over the term of the lease. The exposure at default is net of the vessel collateral that is returned on default. With forecasts for counterparty probability of default and loss given default not readily available or supportable for the life of the instrument, annualized rates have been applied based on a 5-year period forecast. A probability weighting has been applied to each period of default over the remaining instrument life.

Cash and cash equivalents

We consider all demand and time deposits and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be equivalent to cash. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed based on consideration of whether the balances have short-term maturities and whether the counterparty has an investment grade credit rating, limiting any credit exposure.

Restricted cash and short-term deposits

Restricted cash and short-term deposits consist of bank deposits, which may only be used to settle certain pre-arranged loan or lease payments, other claims which requires us to restrict cash, performance bonds related to charters, cash collateral required for certain swaps, and cash held by the variable interest entity (“VIE”). We consider all short-term deposits as held to maturity. These deposits are carried at amortized cost. We place our short-term deposits primarily in fixed term deposits with high credit quality financial institutions. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed based on consideration of whether the balances have short-term maturities and whether the counterparty has an investment grade credit rating, limiting any credit exposure.

Guarantees

Guarantees issued by us, excluding those that are guaranteeing our own performance, are recognized at fair value at the time that the guarantees are issued, and reported in “Other current liabilities” and "Other non-current liabilities". A liability is recognized for an amount corresponding to the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee in connection with an investment in affiliate. If it becomes probable that we will have to perform under a guarantee, we will recognize an additional liability if (and when) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The recognition of fair value is not required for certain guarantees such as the parent's guarantee of a subsidiary's debt to a third party. For those guarantees excluded from the above guidance requiring recognition of the liability for its fair value, financial statement disclosures of such items are made. Financial guarantees are assessed for credit losses and any allowance is presented as a liability for off-balance sheet credit exposures where the balance exceeds the collateral provided over the remaining instrument life. The allowance is assessed at the individual guarantee level, calculated by multiplying the balance exposed on default by the probability of default and loss given default over the term of the guarantee.

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Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires that management make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of material contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In assessing the recoverability of our vessels’ carrying amounts, we make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows, estimates in respect of residual values, charter rates, ship operating expenses and drydocking requirements.

During the period ended September 30, 2020, following the coronavirus ("COVID-19") outbreak and its impact on our operations, we considered whether indicators of impairment existed that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the vessels may not be recoverable or whether changes in circumstances had occurred to warrant a change in the assumptions utilized in the December 31, 2019 impairment tests of our vessels. We concluded no impairment should be recognized on our vessels as of September 30, 2020 however, we will continue to monitor developments in the markets in which we operate for indications that the carrying value of our vessels may not be recoverable.

3.                                      RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Adoption of new accounting standards

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments, including ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04 and ASU 2019-11: Codification Improvements to Topic 326 ‘‘Financial Instruments-Credit Losses”. Topic 326 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with a requirement to recognize lifetime expected credit losses (measured over the contractual life of the instrument) immediately, based on information about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. This will reflect the net amount expected to be collected from the financial asset and is referred to as the current expected credit losses or "CECL", methodology, with measurement applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost as well as off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (including financial guarantees). Topic 326 also makes changes to the accounting for available-for-sale debt securities and purchased credit deteriorated financial assets, however, no such financial assets existed on date of adoption or in the reporting periods covered by these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Using the modified retrospective method, reporting periods beginning from January 1, 2020 are presented under Topic 326 while comparative periods continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP and have not been restated. The cumulative effect of adoption on January 1, 2020 resulted in recognition of an allowance for credit losses on our balance sheet of $0.5 million (of which $0.3 million reflects a reduction to line-item ‘Other current assets’ and $0.2 million represents a reduction to line-items ‘Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net’ and ‘Investment in leased vessel, net’), with an offset to total equity of $0.5 million.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this ASU remove some disclosure requirements relating to transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and introduce new disclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements. We adopted the disclosure improvements prospectively on January 1, 2020, but this amendment has not had a material impact on our disclosure requirements as we have no Level 3 measurements.

In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17 Consolidation (Topic 810) - Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities, effective January 1, 2020. The amendments in this ASU specify that for the purposes of determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest, a company is now required to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportionate basis as opposed to as a direct investment. We are required to adopt the codification improvements retrospectively using a cumulative-effect method to retained earnings of the earliest period presented herein, but the amendment had no impact on historic consolidation assessments or retained earnings.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03 Financial Instruments (Topic 825) - Codification Improvements. The amendments in this ASU propose seven clarifications to improve the understandability of existing guidance, including that fees between debtor and creditor and third-party costs directly related to exchanges or modifications of debt instruments include line-of-credit or revolving debt arrangements. We adopted the codification improvements that were effective on issuance from January 1, 2020 under the specified transition approach connected with each of the codification improvements. This amendment

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has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or related disclosures, including retained earnings, as of January 1, 2020.

Accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not adopted

The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards that have been issued but not yet adopted:

Standard	Description	Date of Adoption	Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
ASU 2019-12 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.	The amendment removes certain exceptions previously available and provides some additional calculation rules to help simplify the accounting for income taxes.	January 1, 2021	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.
ASU 2020-04 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.	The amendments provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The applicable expedients for us are in relation to modifications of contracts within the scope of Topic 310, Receivables, Topic 470, Debt, and Topic 842, Leases. This optional guidance may be applied prospectively from any date beginning March 12, 2020 and cannot be applied to modifications that occur after December 31, 2022.	Under evaluation	Under evaluation
ASU 2020-06 Debt with equity and other options (Topic 470) and contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Topic 815).	The amendments simplify the issuer’s accounting for convertible instruments and its application of the equity classification guidance. The new guidance eliminates some of the existing models for assessing convertible instruments, which results in more instruments being recognized as a single unit of account on the balance sheet and expands disclosure requirements. The new guidance simplifies the assessment of contracts in an entity’s own equity and existing EPS guidance in ASC 260.	Under evaluation	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

4. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (“VIEs”)

Eskimo SPV

As of September 30, 2020, we leased one vessel from a VIE under a finance lease with a wholly-owned subsidiary, Sea 23 Leasing Co. Limited (“Eskimo SPV”) of China Merchants Bank Leasing (“CMBL”). Eskimo SPV is a special purpose vehicle (SPV).

In November 2015, we sold the Golar Eskimo to Eskimo SPV and subsequently leased back the vessel under a bareboat charter for a term of 10 years. From the third-year anniversary of the commencement of the bareboat charter, we have an annual option to repurchase the vessel at fixed pre-determined amounts, which we did not exercise. The next repurchase option is in November 2020, which we are not exercising, and we have an obligation to repurchase the vessel at the end of the ten year lease period.

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While we do not hold any equity investment in Eskimo SPV, we have determined that we have a variable interest in Eskimo SPV and that Eskimo SPV is a VIE. Based on our evaluation of the bareboat agreement we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of Eskimo SPV and, accordingly, have consolidated Eskimo SPV into our financial results. We did not record any gain or loss from the sale of the Golar Eskimo to Eskimo SPV. We continue to report the vessel in our consolidated financial statements at the same carrying value, as if the sale had not occurred, and our contractual debt with the Eskimo SPV eliminates on consolidation.

The equity attributable to CMBL in Eskimo SPV is included in non-controlling interests in our consolidated results. As of September 30, 2020, the Golar Eskimo is reported under “Vessels and equipment, net” in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The following table gives a summary of the sale and leaseback arrangement, including repurchase options and obligation as of September 30, 2020:

Vessel	Effective from	Sales value (in $ millions)	Subsequent repurchase option (in $ millions)	Subsequent repurchase option date	Repurchase obligation at end of lease term (in $ millions)	End of lease term
Golar Eskimo	November 2015	285.0	202.0	November 2020	128.3	November 2025

A summary of our payment obligations under the bareboat charter with Eskimo SPV as of September 30, 2020 is shown below:

(in thousands of $)	2020(1)	2021	2022	2023	2024	After 2024
Golar Eskimo*	5,041	19,749	19,284	18,849	18,511	15,152

(1) For the three months ending December 31, 2020.

*This payment obligation table above includes variable rental payments due under the lease based on an assumed LIBOR plus margin, but excludes the repurchase obligation at the end of the lease term.

The most significant impact of Eskimo SPV’s liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Liabilities
Short-term debt	11,097	11,436
Long-term debt	156,352	169,395

The most significant impact of consolidation of Eskimo SPV’s operations on our condensed consolidated statement of operations is interest expense of $2.0 million and $4.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $1.8 million and $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The most significant impact of consolidation of Eskimo SPV’s cash flows on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows is net cash of $5.3 million and $16.9 million used in financing activities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $4.6 million and $13.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Hilli LLC

On July 12, 2018, we acquired an interest in the Hilli through the acquisition of 50% of the Hilli Common Units. Concurrently with the closing of the Hilli Acquisition, we have determined that (i) Hilli LLC is a VIE, (ii) Golar is the primary beneficiary and retains sole control over the most significant activities and the greatest exposure to variability in residual returns and expected losses from the Hilli and (iii) we are not the primary beneficiary. Thus, Hilli LLC was not consolidated into our financial statements. Refer to note 9 for summarized financial information of Hilli LLC.

As of September 30, 2020, our maximum exposure as a result of our ownership in the Hilli LLC is the carrying value of our investment in affiliate of $191.0 million (see note 9) and the outstanding portion of the Hilli Facility which we have guaranteed (see note 14).

PT Golar Indonesia

We consolidated PT Golar Indonesia (“PTGI”), which owns the NR Satu, in our consolidated financial statements effective September 28, 2011. PTGI became a VIE and we became its primary beneficiary upon our agreement to acquire all of Golar’s

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interests in certain subsidiaries that own and operate the NR Satu on July 19, 2012. We consolidate PTGI as we hold all of the voting stock and control all of the economic interests in PTGI.

5.                                      SEGMENT INFORMATION

A segment is a distinguishable component of the business that is engaged in business activities from which we earn revenues and incur expenses whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, and which are subject to risks and rewards that are different from those of other segments.

As of September 30, 2020, we operate in the following three reportable segments:

•FSRUs are vessels that are permanently located offshore to regasify LNG. Six of our vessels are FSRUs;

•LNG carriers are vessels that transport LNG and are compatible with many LNG loading and receiving terminals globally. Four of our vessels are LNG carriers; and

•FLNG are vessels that are moored above an offshore natural gas field on a long-term basis. A FLNG receives, liquefies and stores LNG at sea and transfers it to LNG carriers that berth while offshore.

On May 15, 2019, we executed a modification to the charter for the Golar Freeze (the "Golar Freeze Charter") which triggered a change in accounting for the Golar Freeze Charter from an operating lease to a sales-type lease. Following this change, management changed the metric by which it measures the profitability of our segments to Adjusted EBITDA to reflect the change in accounting treatment of this contract and enable the comparability with the rest of the business.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	58,276	12,837	26,018	—	97,131	(26,018)	71,113
Vessel operating expenses	(9,627)	(4,388)	(6,048)	—	(20,063)	6,048	(14,015)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,450)	(121)	—	—	(1,571)	—	(1,571)
Administrative expenses(5)	(2,093)	(1,334)	(121)	—	(3,548)	121	(3,427)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	—	—	—	4,600	(4,600)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	49,706	6,994	19,849	—	76,549	(24,449)	52,100
Balance sheet (at end of period):
Total assets (6)	1,048,346	492,294	191,012	309,554	2,041,206	—	2,041,206

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	170,750	42,292	78,054	—	291,096	(78,054)	213,042
Vessel operating expenses	(29,647)	(13,571)	(17,662)	—	(60,880)	17,662	(43,218)
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,698)	(2,416)	—	—	(6,114)	—	(6,114)
Administrative expenses(5)	(6,926)	(4,131)	(373)	—	(11,430)	373	(11,057)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	13,700	—	—	—	13,700	(13,700)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	144,179	22,174	60,019	—	226,372	(73,719)	152,653

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	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	63,490	12,328	26,018	—	101,836	(26,018)	75,818
Vessel operating expenses	(9,542)	(5,198)	(5,686)	—	(20,426)	5,686	(14,740)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,002)	(683)	—	—	(1,685)	—	(1,685)
Administrative expenses(5)	(1,870)	(1,240)	(223)	—	(3,333)	223	(3,110)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	—	—	—	4,600	(4,600)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	55,676	5,207	20,109	—	80,992	(24,709)	56,283
Balance sheet (at end of period):
Total assets (6)	1,090,228	516,802	196,045	318,558	2,121,633	—	2,121,633

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	181,719	41,370	78,054	—	301,143	(78,054)	223,089
Vessel operating expenses	(31,405)	(15,058)	(17,802)	—	(64,265)	17,802	(46,463)
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,236)	(1,928)	(230)	—	(5,394)	230	(5,164)
Administrative expenses(5)	(6,194)	(4,033)	(730)	—	(10,957)	730	(10,227)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	6,900	—	—	—	6,900	(6,900)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	147,784	20,351	59,292	—	227,427	(66,192)	161,235

(1) Includes revenue relating to operating and service contracts, that is a non-lease component of sales-type leases recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term.

(2) Relates to the effective share of revenues, expenses and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units which we acquired in July 2018 (see note 9). The earnings attributable to our investment in Hilli LLC are reported in the equity in net earnings of affiliate in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.

(3) Relates to assets not allocated to a segment, but included to reconcile to the total assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(4) Eliminations reverse the effective earnings attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units and the amounts invoiced under the sales-type lease. There are no transactions between reportable segments.

(5) Indirect administrative expenses are allocated to the FSRU and LNG carrier segments based on the number of vessels while administrative expenses for FLNG relates to our effective share of expenses attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units.

(6) Total assets by segment refers to our principal assets being that of our vessels, including the net investment in leased vessel.

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6.                                      LOSSES ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019	2020	2019
Mark-to-market gains/(losses) for interest rate swaps	4,768	(10,860)	(41,918)	(53,836)
Net interest (expense)/income on un-designated interest rate swaps	(5,819)	923	(10,440)	5,430
Losses on derivative instruments, net	(1,051)	(9,937)	(52,358)	(48,406)
Amortization of Partnership Guarantee (see note 14)	436	510	1,357	1,579
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on finance lease obligation and related restricted cash	(256)	249	263	(351)
Foreign exchange losses on operations	(53)	(15)	(280)	(23)
Financing arrangement fees and other costs	(156)	(203)	(342)	(448)
Other financial items, net	(29)	541	998	757

7. TAXATION

As of September 30, 2020, we recognized a net deferred tax liability of $12.2 million (December 31, 2019: $10.6 million) due to the accounting net book value of the Golar Eskimo, operated under time charter in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (“Jordan”), being greater than the tax written down value, arising from excess of tax depreciation over accounting depreciation.

Tax charge

The tax charge for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included current tax charges in respect of our operations in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Kuwait, Indonesia and Jordan.

The total tax charge includes a net deferred tax charge in relation to the tax depreciation in excess of accounting depreciation for Jordan of $0.5 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively and $0.5 million and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. In addition, Jordan introduced a new solidarity tax applicable from 2019 of 1% which we believe applies to our Jordan branch. We have recognized $nil deferred tax charge in relation to the solidarity tax for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and $1.4 million for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Uncertain tax positions

As of September 30, 2020, we recognized a provision of $6.2 million (December 31, 2019: $4.6 million) for certain tax risks in various jurisdictions.

8. OPERATING LEASES

The components of operating lease income were as follows:

	Three Months Ended    September 30,		Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019		2020	2019
Operating lease income	68,378	73,794		205,409	218,683
Variable lease income	680	—		1,574	1,393
Total operating lease income	69,058	73,794		206,983	220,076

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9. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE    

The components of our equity method investment in Hilli LLC are as follows:

(in thousands of $)
Equity in net assets of affiliate at January 1, 2020	193,270
Dividend (note 14)	(10,258)
Equity in net earnings of affiliate	8,000
Equity in net assets of affiliate at September 30, 2020	191,012

Summarized financial information of Hilli LLC*

The following table summarizes the financial information of Hilli LLC shown on a 100% basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(in thousands of $)	Balance at September 30, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2019
Balance sheet
Current assets	59,900	54,000
Non-current assets	1,223,490	1,300,065
Current liabilities	(39,423)	(45,106)
Non-current liabilities	(865,580)	(924,578)

*The summarized financial information of Hilli LLC excludes the Hilli LLC lessor VIE's financial information.

10.      OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

(in thousands of $)	Balance at September 30, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2019
Trade receivables	16,513	17,303
Other receivables	16,406	9,807
Prepaid expenses	2,257	2,087
	35,176	29,197

As at September 30, 2020, ‘Other receivables’ includes $15.1 million (December 31, 2019: $8.2 million) of amounts expected to be recovered through indemnity clauses relating to past performance of a bareboat charter and operating and services agreement ("OSA") with a charterer. The indemnity relates to the taxation method of the bareboat charter and OSA under Jamaican tax rules. The receivable includes withholding and payroll taxes, which we have recognized as operating expenses. As at September 30, 2020, we have recognized $0.1 million of expected credit loss allowance against the indemnity asset.

As at September 30, 2020, we have recognized the associated liability of $15.1 million (December 31, 2019: $8.2 million) for payment of taxes and associated charges within ‘Other current liabilities’ in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

There was $nil accrued interest included within the other current assets balance as at September 30, 2020.

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11.                                      DEBT

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had total long-term debt outstanding of $1,146.0 million and $1,216.9 million, respectively, net of deferred debt financing costs of $6.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants under our existing debt and lease agreements.

$800 million credit facility

In April 2016, we entered into an $800.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “$800 million credit facility”) with a syndicate of banks to refinance existing financing arrangements secured by seven of our existing vessels. The vessels included in this facility are the Golar Freeze, the Golar Grand, the Golar Igloo, the Golar Maria, the Golar Spirit, the Golar Winter and the Methane Princess.

The $800.0 million credit facility has a five-year term and is due to mature in April 2021. The $800.0 million credit facility is repayable in quarterly installments with a total final balloon payment of $378.0 million together with amounts outstanding under the fully drawn revolving facility. The $800 million credit facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 2.5%. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the balance outstanding under the $800 million credit facility amounted to $529.0 million and $568.0 million, respectively.

The facility requires a security deposit to be held for the period of the loan, unless certain conditions are met. These balances are referred to in these condensed consolidated financial statements as restricted cash. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the value of the restricted cash deposit secured against the loan was $18.2 million and $23.6 million, respectively.

2015 Norwegian Bonds and 2017 Norwegian Bonds

On May 5, 2020, bondholders approved amendments (the “Norwegian Bond Amendments”) to our Norwegian bonds issued in 2015 (the “2015 Norwegian Bonds”) and our Norwegian bonds issued in 2017 (the “2017 Norwegian Bonds”, and together with the 2015 Norwegian Bonds, the “Norwegian Bonds”).

Under the Norwegian Bond Amendments, we may incur no additional financial indebtedness without applying the proceeds received therefrom to redeem the Norwegian Bonds on a pro rata basis, other than certain permitted financial indebtedness incurred: (i) to repay existing financial indebtedness, (ii) by way of secured debt from financial institutions incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with acquisitions of assets or (iii) an amount up to $25.0 million in aggregate, provided that the proceeds in the case of each of (i) to (iii) above are not applied for redemption of any or all of the 2017 Norwegian Bonds prior to the redemption of the 2015 Norwegian Bonds in full. In addition, the Norwegian Bond Amendments contain a provision prohibiting us from paying distributions to our common unitholders in an amount greater than (i) $0.0808 per common unit per annum or (ii) the aggregate amount of cash equity raised. Additionally, under the Norwegian Bond Amendments, we will not be permitted to repurchase any of our common or preferred units.

In November 2020, we obtained credit approval from the lead banks in connection with the refinancing of the $800 million credit facility. In addition, management is currently exploring various options to obtain the necessary funds to refinance the 2015 Norwegian Bonds. We have a track record of successfully refinancing our debt and, given the strong fundamentals of the underlying assets (contracted cash flows and existing leverage ratios), we believe that it is probable that we will obtain the necessary funding to meet our payment obligations under the maturing $800 million credit facility by April 2021 and 2015 Norwegian Bonds by November 2021.

12.                               INVESTMENT IN LEASED VESSEL, NET

On May 15, 2019, we executed a modification to the Golar Freeze Charter which triggered a change in lease classification to a sales-type lease. This classification change resulted in the de-recognition of the vessel asset carrying value, the recognition of net investment in leased vessel (consisting of present value of the future lease receivables and unguaranteed residual value), and a gain on disposal of $4.2 million which was presented in "Other non-operating income" of our condensed consolidated statement of operations. Post modification to sales-type lease, all charter hire revenue from the Golar Freeze sales-type lease has been recognized as interest income, of which $4.0 million and $12.0 million has been recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $4.1 million and $5.4 million has been recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, gross of expected credit loss allowance.

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As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had a balance of $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively, presented under "Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net", and $109.9 million and $111.8 million, respectively, presented under "Investment in leased vessel, net" in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

As of September 30, 2020, we recognized $0.1 million of expected credit loss allowance against the balance of the "Investment in leased vessel, net".

As at September 30, 2020, there is $nil accrued interest included within the balance.

The Golar Freeze Charter includes an option for the charterer, upon twelve months' written notice, to terminate the charter with effect not before the third anniversary of the hire commencement date of March 31, 2019 in order to substitute the FSRU for an alternative vessel but only if certain throughput targets have not been achieved. In this event, we have a matching right.

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13.                                      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Interest rate risk management

In certain situations, we may enter into financial instruments to reduce the risk associated with fluctuations in interest rates. We have entered into swaps that convert floating rate interest obligations to fixed rates, which, from an economic perspective, hedge our interest rate exposure. We do not hold or issue instruments for speculative or trading purposes. The counterparties to such contracts are major banking and financial institutions. Credit risk exists to the extent that the counterparties are unable to perform under the contracts; however, we do not anticipate non-performance by any of our counterparties.

We manage our debt and finance lease portfolio with interest rate swap agreements in U.S. dollars to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating interest rates. 

Fair values

We recognize our fair value estimates using a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on reliability of inputs used to determine fair value as follows:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

		September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Fair value  Hierarchy	Carrying  Value	Fair  Value	Carrying  Value	Fair  Value
Non-Derivatives:
Cash and cash equivalents	Level 1	42,263	42,263	47,661	47,661
Restricted cash and short-term deposits	Level 1	181,174	181,174	182,261	182,261
2015 and 2017 Norwegian Bonds (1)	Level 1	(393,017)	(331,236)	(400,000)	(394,715)
Short and long-term debt — floating (2)	Level 2	(759,499)	(759,499)	(822,944)	(822,944)
Obligation under finance lease (2)	Level 2	(118,206)	(118,206)	(122,779)	(122,779)
Derivatives:
Interest rate swaps asset (3) (4)	Level 2	—	—	1,285	1,285
Interest rate swaps liability (3) (4)	Level 2	(76,800)	(76,800)	(36,167)	(36,167)

(1) This pertains to the 2015 and 2017 Norwegian bonds with a carrying value of $393.0 million as of September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $400.0 million), that includes the premium payable at maturity accreted using the effective interest rate method over the instrument term of $3.0 million. This is included under long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the bonds as of September 30, 2020 was $331.2 million (December 31, 2019: $394.7 million), which is 84.28% of their face value (December 31, 2019: 98.68%).

(2) Our short-term and long-term debt and finance lease obligations are recorded at amortized cost in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The long-term debt, in the table above, is presented gross of deferred financing cost of $6.5 million as of September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $6.0 million).

(3)  Derivative liabilities are captured within other current liabilities and derivative assets are generally captured within other current assets and non-current assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(4)  The fair value of certain derivative instruments is the estimated amount that we would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates, foreign exchange rates, closing quoted market prices and our creditworthiness and that of our counterparties.

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The credit exposure of interest rate swap agreements is represented by the fair value of contracts with a positive fair value at the end of each period, reduced by the effects of master netting agreements. It is our policy to enter into master netting agreements with the counterparties to derivative financial instrument contracts, which give us the legal right to discharge all or a portion of amounts owed to that counterparty by offsetting them against amounts that the counterparty owes to us. We have elected not to offset the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty that are generally subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 would be adjusted as detailed in the following table:

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount
Total asset derivatives	—	—	—	1,285	(1,029)	256
Total liability derivatives	(76,800)	—	(76,800)	(36,167)	1,029	(35,138)

Under one of our interest rate swaps we were required to provide initial cash collateral of $2.5 million and to subsequently post additional cash collateral that corresponds to any further unrealized loss. As at September 30, 2020, cash collateral amounting to $29.4 million (December 31, 2019: $14.8 million) has been provided.

As of September 30, 2020, we had entered into the following interest rate swap transactions involving the payment of fixed rates in exchange for LIBOR as summarized below: 

Instrument  (in thousands of $)	Notional  amount	Maturity Dates			Fixed Interest Rates
Interest rate swaps:
Receiving floating, pay fixed	1,252,287	2021	to	2026	1.12	%	to	2.90%

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14.             RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Net expense from related parties:

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019	2020	2019
Transactions with Golar and affiliates:
Management and administrative services fees (a)	(2,215)	(2,448)	(6,324)	(7,195)
Ship management fees (b)	(1,316)	(1,115)	(3,948)	(3,345)
Interest expense on short-term loans (c)	—	—	(285)	—
Distributions with Golar, net (d)	(460)	(3,163)	178	(14,572)

(Payables)/receivables with related parties:

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, balances with related parties consisted of the following:

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Balances due (to)/from Golar and affiliates (c)	(4,278)	2,845
Methane Princess lease security deposit (e)	(149)	2,253
Total	(4,427)	5,098

(a) Management and administrative services fees - We are party to a management and administrative services agreement with Golar Management Limited (“Golar Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Golar, pursuant to which Golar Management provides to us certain management and administrative services. The services provided by Golar Management are charged at cost plus a management fee equal to 5% of Golar Management’s costs and expenses incurred in connection with providing these services. Where external service provider costs are incurred by Golar Management on our behalf, these expenses are recharged to us at cost. We may terminate the agreement by providing 120 days’ written notice.

(b) Ship management fees - Golar and certain of its subsidiaries charged ship management fees to us for the provision of technical and commercial management of the vessels. Each of our vessels is subject to management agreements pursuant to which certain commercial and technical management services are provided by certain subsidiaries of Golar, including Golar Management. We may terminate these agreements by providing 30 days’ written notice.

(c) Interest expense on short-term loan, balances due (to)/from Golar and its affiliates - Receivables and payables with Golar and its affiliates primarily comprise of unpaid fees and expenses for management and administrative services and vessel management services performed by Golar and its affiliates, dividends due in respect of the Hilli Common Units, and other related party arrangements, including short term loan balances. In addition, certain receivables and payables arise when we pay an invoice on behalf of a related party and vice versa. Receivables and payables are generally settled quarterly in arrears. Balances due from and to Golar and its subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and intended to be settled in the ordinary course of business.

In May 2020, we entered into a $25.0 million revolving credit facility with Golar, of which we drew down $15.0 million and which was repaid in full in June 2020. The facility was unsecured and bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 5.0%. In February 2020, we borrowed $25.0 million with interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 5.0% from Golar, of which $20.0 million and $5.0 million, including interest, was repaid in March 2020 and April 2020, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we paid nil and $0.3 million of interest, respectively.

(d) Distributions with Golar, net - During each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we paid total distributions to Golar of $0.5 million and $10.1 million, and $9.2 million and $27.5 million, respectively, in respect of the Common Units and General Partner units owned by it.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, Hilli LLC declared quarterly distributions totaling $nil and $10.3 million, and $6.0 million and $12.9 million, respectively, in respect of the Hilli Common Units owned by us. These amounts include reimbursements for Operating Expenses, as set forth below.

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Pursuant to the Hilli Purchase Agreement, we agreed to reimburse Golar, Keppel and B&V for (a) 50% of the amount, if any, by which Operating Expenses (as defined below) are less than $32.4 million per year and (b) 50% of the amount, if any, by which withholding taxes on Operating Expense payments are less than $4.2 million per year, for a period of eight years commencing on the closing date of the Hilli Acquisition, up to a maximum amount of $20 million in the aggregate. Golar, Keppel and B&V have agreed, for a period of eight years commencing on the closing date of the Hilli Acquisition, to reimburse us for (a) 50% of the amount, if any, by which Operating Expenses are greater than $39.5 million per year and (b) 50% of the amount, if any, by which withholding taxes on Operating Expense payments are greater than $5.2 million per year, up to a maximum amount of $20 million in the aggregate. “Operating Expenses” means, all expenditures made by Hilli LLC and its subsidiaries, including vessel operating expenses, taxes, maintenance expenses and employee compensation and benefits, and capital expenditures, but exclude withholding taxes thereon. Included within the Hilli LLC declared distributions were reimbursements due from Golar, Keppel and B&V for operating expenses of nil and $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, and $0.8 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. 

(e) Methane Princess lease security deposit - This represents net advances to or from Golar since our initial public offering in April 2011, which correspond with the net release of funds from the security deposits held relating to the Methane Princess lease. This is in connection with the Methane Princess tax lease indemnity provided by Golar under the Omnibus Agreement that we entered into with Golar at the time of our initial public offering. Accordingly, these amounts will be settled as part of the eventual termination of the Methane Princess lease.

Other transactions

Agency agreement with PT Pesona Sentra Utama (or PT Pesona) - PT Pesona, an Indonesian company, owns 51% of the issued share capital in our subsidiary, PTGI, the owner and operator of NR Satu, and provides agency and local representation services for us with respect to NR Satu. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, PT Pesona received an agency fee of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, PT Pesona received an agency fee of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Hilli guarantees (in connection with the Hilli Acquisition)

(i) Debt

Hilli Corporation ("Hilli Corp"), the disponent owner of the Hilli and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilli LLC, is a party to a Memorandum of Agreement, dated September 9, 2015, with Fortune Lianjiang Shipping S.A., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (“Fortune”), pursuant to which Hilli Corp has sold to and leased back from Fortune the Hilli under a 10-year bareboat charter agreement (the “Hilli Facility”). The Hilli Facility provided for post-construction financing for the Hilli in the amount of $960 million. Under the Hilli Facility, Hilli Corp will pay to Fortune forty consecutive equal quarterly repayments of 1.375% of the construction cost, plus interest based on LIBOR plus a margin of 3.95%. In connection with the closing of the Hilli Acquisition, we agreed to provide a several guarantee (the “Partnership Guarantee”) of 50% of the outstanding principal, interest, expenses and other amounts payable by Hilli Corp under the Hilli Facility pursuant to a Deed of Amendment, Restatement and Accession relating to a guarantee between Golar, Fortune and us dated July 12, 2018. We entered into a $480.0 million interest rate swap in relation to our proportionate share of the obligation under the Hilli Facility.

(ii) Letter of credit

On November 28, 2018, we entered into an agreement to guarantee (the “LOC Guarantee”) the letter of credit issued by a financial institution in the event of Hilli Corp’s underperformance or non-performance under the liquefaction tolling agreement for the Hilli. Under the LOC Guarantee, we are severally liable for any outstanding amounts that are payable, based on the percentage ownership that Golar holds in us, multiplied by our percentage ownership in Hilli Common Units.

Pursuant to the Partnership Guarantee and the LOC Guarantee, we are required to comply with the following covenants:

•free liquid assets of at least $30 million throughout the term of the Hilli Facility;

•maximum net debt to EBITDA ratio for the previous 12 months of 6.5:1; and

•consolidated tangible net worth of $123.95 million.

As of September 30, 2020, the amount we have guaranteed under the Partnership Guarantee and the LOC Guarantee is $405.8 million, and the fair value of debt guarantee, presented under "Other current liabilities" and "Other non-current liabilities" of our condensed consolidated balance sheet, amounting to $1.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020, we are in compliance with the covenants for both Hilli guarantees.

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15.          OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 Assets pledged

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Carrying value of vessels and equipment secured against long-term loans and finance leases	1,306,238	1,350,301
Carrying value of investment in leased vessel, net secured against long-term loans and finance leases	112,429	114,137
	1,418,667	1,464,438

Other contractual commitments and contingencies

Insurance

We insure the legal liability risks for our shipping activities with Gard and Skuld, which are mutual protection and indemnity associations. As a member of a mutual association, we are subject to a call for additional premiums based on the clubs' claims record, in addition to the claims records of all other members of the association. A contingent liability exists to the extent that the claims records of the members of the association in the aggregate show significant deterioration, which results in additional premiums on the members.

Tax lease benefits

As of September 30, 2020, we have one UK tax lease (relating to the Methane Princess). A termination of this lease would realize the accrued currency gain or loss recorded against the lease liability, net of the restricted cash. As of September 30, 2020, there was a net accrued gain of approximately $1.5 million. 

Under the terms of the leasing arrangement, the benefits are derived primarily from the tax depreciation assumed to be available to the lessor as a result of their investment in the vessel. As is typical in these leasing arrangements, as the lessee, we are obligated to maintain the lessor’s after-tax margin. Accordingly, in the event of any adverse tax changes or a successful challenge by the Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (the “HMRC”), the UK tax authorities, with regard to the initial tax basis of the transactions, or in the event of an early termination of the Methane Princess lease or in relation to the other vessels previously financed by UK tax leases, we may be required to make additional payments principally to the UK vessel lessor. We would be required to return all, or a portion of, or in certain circumstances significantly more than the upfront cash benefits that Golar received in respect of the lease financing transaction. Furthermore, the lessor of the Methane Princess has a second priority security interest in the Methane Princess, the Golar Spirit and the Golar Grand. Our obligation to the lessor under the Methane Princess Lease is secured by a letter of credit (“LC”) provided by other banks.

HMRC has been challenging the use of similar tax lease structures and has been engaged in litigation of a test case for some years. In August 2015, following an appeal to the Court of Appeal by the HMRC which set aside previous judgments in favor of the tax payer, the First Tier Tribunal (“UK court”) ruled in favor of HMRC. The judgments of the First Tier Tribunal do not create binding precedent for other UK court decisions and therefore the ruling in favor of HMRC is not binding in the context of our structures. Further, we consider there are differences in the fact pattern and structure between this case and our leasing arrangements and therefore is not necessarily indicative of any outcome should HMRC challenge us, and we believe that our fact pattern is sufficiently different to succeed if we are challenged by HMRC. HMRC have written to our lessor to indicate that they believe the Methane Princess lease may be similar to the case noted above. We have reviewed the details of the case and the basis of the judgment with our legal and tax advisers to ascertain what impact, if any, the judgment may have on us and the possible range of exposure has been estimated at approximately $nil to $32 million (£24.0 million). In December 2019, in conjunction with the lessor, Golar obtained supplementary legal advice confirming Golar's position. Golar's discussions with HMRC on this matter have concluded without agreement and, in January 2020, Golar received a closure notice to the inquiry, which states the basis of HMRC’s position. Consequently, a notice of appeal against the closure notice was submitted to HMRC. We remain confident of our position, however given the complexity of these discussions it is impossible to quantify the reasonably possible loss, and we continue to estimate the possible range of exposures as set out above. However, under the indemnity provisions of the Omnibus Agreement, Golar has agreed to indemnify us against any liabilities incurred as a consequence of a successful challenge by the UK Revenue Authorities with regard to the initial tax basis of the Methane Princess lease and in relation to other vessels previously financed by UK tax leases.

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Legal proceedings and claims

We may, from time to time, be involved in legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. A provision will be recognized in the financial statements only where we believe that a liability will be probable and for which the amounts are reasonably estimable, based upon the facts known prior to the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November and December 2015, the Indonesian tax authorities issued letters to our subsidiary, PTGI, to, among other things, revoke a previously granted VAT importation waiver in the approximate amount of $24.0 million for the NR Satu. In April 2016, PTGI initiated an action in the Indonesian tax court to dispute the waiver cancellation. The final hearing took place in June 2016 and we received the verdict of the Tax Court in November 2017, which rejected PTGI’s claim. In February 2018, PTGI filed a Judicial Review with the Supreme Court of Indonesia, but in December 2018, the Supreme Court of Indonesia ruled against PTGI with regards the validity of waiver cancellation. However, we do not believe it is probable that a liability exists as a result of this ruling, as no Tax Underpayment Assessment Notice has been received within the statute of limitations period. Should we receive such notice from the tax authorities, we intend to challenge the legality of the assessment. In any event, we believe PTGI will be indemnified by PTNR for any VAT liability as well as related interest and penalties under our time charter party agreement entered into with them.

In December 2019, the Indonesian tax authorities issued tax assessments for land and buildings tax to our subsidiary, PTGI for the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive in relation to the NR Satu, for the amount of $3.8 million. We have paid the assessed tax in January 2020 to avoid further penalties. This is presented in "Other non-current assets" of our condensed consolidated balance sheet. However, we intend to appeal against the assessments for the land and buildings tax, pending the tax authorities' response to our initial objection letter. We believe we have reasonable grounds for success on the basis of no precedent set from past case law and the new legislation effective prospectively from January 1, 2020, that now specifically lists FSRUs as being an object liable to land and buildings tax, when it previously did not.

16.         EARNINGS/ LOSSES PER UNIT AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings/losses per common unit are presented below:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $, except per unit data)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Common unitholders' interest in net income/(loss)	14,054		4,808		(10,398)		(21,213)
Less: distributions paid (1)	(1,400)		(39,844)		(4,200)		(120,065)
Under/(over) distributed earnings	12,654		(35,036)		(14,598)		(141,278)
Basic and diluted:
Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands)	69,302		69,379		69,302		69,429
Earnings/(losses) per unit (basic and diluted):
Basic and diluted - common unitholders	$	0.20	$	0.07	$	(0.15)	$	(0.31)
Cash distributions declared and paid in the period per common unit(2):	$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.44	$	1.21
Subsequent event: Cash distributions declared and paid per common unit relating to the period(3):	$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.02	$	0.40

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(1) Refers to distributions made or to be made in relation to the period, irrespective of the declaration and payment dates, and is based on the weighted average number of common units outstanding in the period.

(2) Refers to cash distributions declared and paid during the period.

(3) Refers to cash distributions declared relating to the period and paid subsequent to the period end.

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As of September 30, 2020, of our total number of common units outstanding, 69.2% were held by the public and the remaining common units were held by Golar.

17.          SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Cash Distributions

In November 2020, we paid a distribution of $0.0202 per common unit in respect of the quarter ended September 30, 2020, to unitholders of record as of November 6, 2020, amounting to $1.4 million. We also paid a cash distribution of $0.546875 per Series A Preferred Unit in respect of the period from August 15, 2020 through November 14, 2020 to unitholders of record as of November 9, 2020, amounting to $3.0 million.

Financing

In November 2020, we entered into a $15.0 million revolving credit facility with Golar, of which we drew down $5.0 million. The facility is unsecured, repayable in full in December 2020 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 5.0%.

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Total operating revenues	$ 71,113	$ 75,818	$ 213,042	$ 223,089
Vessel operating expenses	(14,015)	(14,740)	(43,218)	(46,463)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,571)	(1,685)	(6,114)	(5,164)
Administrative expenses	(3,427)	(3,110)	(11,057)	(10,227)
Depreciation and amortization	(19,983)	(20,380)	(59,992)	(63,188)
Total operating expenses	(38,996)	(39,915)	(120,381)	(125,042)
Operating income	32,117	35,903	92,661	98,047
Other non-operating income	167	0	495	4,195
Financial (expense)/income
Interest income	4,203	4,990	13,308	8,474
Interest expense	(17,805)	(19,764)	(52,415)	(61,236)
Losses on derivative instruments, net	(1,051)	(9,937)	(52,358)	(48,406)
Other financial items, net	(29)	541	998	757
Net financial expenses	(14,682)	(24,170)	(90,467)	(100,411)
Income before tax, equity in net earnings of affiliate and non-controlling interests	17,602	11,733	2,689	1,831
Income taxes	(4,437)	(4,817)	(13,185)	(15,032)
Equity in net earnings of affiliate	3,277	1,181	8,000	2,773
Net income/(loss)	16,442	8,097	(2,496)	(10,428)
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Net comprehensive income/(loss)	16,442	8,097	(2,496)	(10,428)
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests	(918)	173	(976)	2,162
Golar LNG Partners LP Owners	17,360	7,924	(1,520)	(12,590)
General partner's interest in net income/(loss)	287	97	(212)	(434)
Preferred unitholders’ interest in net income	$ 3,019	$ 3,019	$ 9,090	$ 9,057
Earnings/(loss) per unit
Cash distributions paid per common unit in the period (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ 0.40	$ 0.44	$ 1.21
Cash distributions declared per common unit in the period (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ 0.40	$ 0.06	$ 1.21
Time Charter
Total operating revenues	$ 71,113	$ 75,818	$ 213,042	$ 223,089
Common Units
Attributable to:
Common unitholders’ interest in net income/(loss)	$ 14,054	$ 4,808	$ (10,398)	$ (21,213)
Earnings/(loss) per unit
Common unit (basic and diluted) (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.07	$ (0.15)	$ (0.31)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 42,263	$ 47,661
Restricted cash and short-term deposits	57,143	46,333
Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net	2,490	2,308
Amounts due from related parties	0	5,098
Inventories	2,625	2,702
Other current assets	35,176	29,197
Total Current Assets	139,697	133,299
Non-current Assets
Restricted cash	124,031	135,928
Investment in affiliate	191,012	193,270
Vessels and equipment, net	1,324,202	1,369,665
Vessel under finance lease, net	104,009	108,433
Investment in leased vessel, net	109,939	111,829
Intangible assets, net	43,574	50,409
Other non-current assets	4,742	2,779
Total Assets	2,041,206	2,105,612
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	590,217	225,254
Current portion of obligation under finance lease	2,275	1,990
Amounts due to related parties	4,427	0
Other current liabilities	132,141	81,910
Total Current Liabilities	729,060	309,154
Non-current Liabilities
Long-term debt	555,772	991,679
Obligation under finance lease	115,931	120,789
Other non-current liabilities	31,263	31,296
Total Liabilities	1,432,026	1,452,918
Partners' capital:
Common unitholders	345,953	387,631
Preferred unitholders	132,991	132,991
General partner interest	47,981	48,841
Total Partners' capital	526,925	569,463
Non-controlling interests	82,255	83,231
Total Equity	609,180	652,694
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 2,041,206	$ 2,105,612

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income/(loss)		$ (2,496)	$ (10,428)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		59,992	63,188
Equity in net earnings of affiliate		(8,000)	(2,773)
Deferred tax expense		1,585	3,086
Amortization of deferred charges and Partnership Guarantee		2,465	2,015
Drydocking expenditure		(1,201)	(9,859)
Foreign exchange (gain)/losses		(263)	351
Unit options expense		33	177
Dividends received from affiliate		7,679	2,018
Interest element included in obligation under finance lease, net		19	7
Gain on recognition of net investment in leased vessel		0	(4,195)
Sales-type lease payments received in excess of interest income		1,675	1,477
Movement in credit allowance on financial assets		(413)	0
Change in mark-to-market value of derivatives		41,918	53,836
Change in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable		790	12,078
Inventories		77	(1,089)
Other current assets and other non-current assets		(10,243)	833
Amounts due to related parties		2,589	2,365
Trade accounts payable		306	(2,067)
Accrued expenses		4,069	4,779
Other current and non-current liabilities		9,135	(3,595)
Net cash provided by operating activities		109,716	112,204
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to vessels and equipment		(3,117)	(10,074)
Dividends received from affiliate		7,120	10,529
Acquisition of investment in affiliate from Golar		0	(10,296)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities		4,003	(9,841)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of debt (including related parties)		(113,445)	(63,853)
Proceeds from debt (including related parties)		40,000	25,000
Repayments of obligation under finance lease		(1,430)	(1,169)
Advances from related party for Methane Princess lease security deposit		2,393	448
Cash distributions paid		(40,506)	(95,021)
Financing costs paid		(4,339)	0
Common units buy-back and cancelled		0	(1,565)
Net cash used in financing activities		(117,327)	(136,160)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(2,877)	(4,637)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	[1]	(6,485)	(38,434)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	[1],[2]	229,922	269,092
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	[1],[2]	$ 223,437	$ 230,658

[1] Included within restricted cash are security deposits for our finance lease, debt facility and performance guarantees issued to the charterers.

[2] The following table identifies the balance sheet line-items included in ‘cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash’ presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: September 30,December 31, September 30,December 31, (in thousands of $) 2020201920192018Cash and cash equivalents42,263 47,661 51,961 96,648 Restricted cash and short-term deposits57,143 46,333 48,743 31,330 Restricted cash - non-current124,031 135,928 129,954 141,114 223,437 229,922 230,658 269,092 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 42,263	$ 47,661	$ 51,961	$ 96,648
Restricted cash and short-term deposits		57,143	46,333	48,743	31,330
Restricted cash - non-current		124,031	135,928	129,954	141,114
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	[1],[2]	$ 223,437	$ 229,922	$ 230,658	$ 269,092

[1] Included within restricted cash are security deposits for our finance lease, debt facility and performance guarantees issued to the charterers.

[2] The following table identifies the balance sheet line-items included in ‘cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash’ presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: September 30,December 31, September 30,December 31, (in thousands of $) 2020201920192018Cash and cash equivalents42,263 47,661 51,961 96,648 Restricted cash and short-term deposits57,143 46,333 48,743 31,330 Restricted cash - non-current124,031 135,928 129,954 141,114 223,437 229,922 230,658 269,092 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	[2]	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance	Total Before Non-Controlling Interest	Total Before Non-Controlling Interest Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	[2]	Total Before Non-Controlling Interest Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance	Non-Controlling Interest	Non-Controlling Interest Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance	Preferred Units	Preferred Units Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance	Common Units	Common Units Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	[2]	Common Units Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance	General Partner Units and IDRs	[1]	General Partner Units and IDRs Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	[1],[2]	General Partner Units and IDRs Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance	[1]	Incentive Distribution Rights General Partner Units and IDRs
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 759,517				$ 679,615				$ 79,902		$ 132,991		$ 495,576				$ 51,048
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	(10,428)				(12,590)				2,162		9,057		(21,213)				(434)
Cash distributions	(95,021)				(95,021)						(9,057)		(84,223)				(1,741)
Units options expense	177				177								177
Common units acquired and cancelled	(1,565)				(1,565)								(1,565)
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	652,680				570,616				82,064		132,991		388,752				48,873
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	759,517				679,615				79,902		132,991		495,576				51,048
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 652,694	$ (511)		$ 652,183	569,463	$ (511)		$ 568,952	83,231	$ 83,231	132,991	$ 132,991	387,631	$ (501)		$ 387,130	48,841		$ (10)		$ 48,831		$ 32,500
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]	us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2019	$ 677,763				595,872				81,891		132,991		413,525				49,356
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	8,097				7,924				173		3,019		4,808				97
Cash distributions	(31,674)				(31,674)						(3,019)		(28,075)				(580)
Units options expense	59				59								59
Common units acquired and cancelled	(1,565)				(1,565)								(1,565)
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	652,680				570,616				82,064		132,991		388,752				48,873
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	652,694	$ (511)		$ 652,183	569,463	$ (511)		$ 568,952	83,231	$ 83,231	132,991	$ 132,991	387,631	$ (501)		$ 387,130	48,841		$ (10)		$ 48,831		32,500
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	(2,496)				(1,520)				(976)		9,090		(10,398)				(212)
Cash distributions	(40,540)				(40,540)						(9,090)		(30,812)				(638)
Units options expense	33				33								33
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	609,180				526,925				82,255		132,991		345,953				47,981						32,500
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	597,173				514,000				83,173		132,991		333,286				47,723
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	16,442				17,360				(918)		3,019		14,054				287
Cash distributions	(4,448)				(4,448)						(3,019)		(1,400)				(29)
Units options expense	13				13								13
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 609,180				$ 526,925				$ 82,255		$ 132,991		$ 345,953				$ 47,981						$ 32,500

[1] As of September 30, 2020, December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, the carrying value of the equity attributable to the holders of our incentive distribution rights ("IDRs") was $32.5 million.

[2] Opening Total Equity has been adjusted following the adoption of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments on January 1, 2020, see note 3.

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GENERAL

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

GENERAL

GENERAL

Golar LNG Partners LP (the “Partnership,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a publicly traded Marshall Islands limited partnership initially formed as a subsidiary of Golar LNG Limited (“Golar”) in September 2007, to own and operate LNG carriers and FSRUs under long-term charters. On July 12, 2018, we acquired an interest in the Hilli Episeyo (the “Hilli”), a floating liquefied natural gas (“FLNG”) vessel through the acquisition of 50% of the common units (the “Hilli Common Units”) in Golar Hilli LLC (“Hilli LLC”) (the “Hilli Acquisition”). As of September 30, 2020, we have a fleet of six FSRUs, four LNG carriers, and an interest in the Hilli.

As of September 30, 2020, Golar held 30.8% (December 31, 2019: 30.6%) of our common units and a 2% (December 31, 2019: 2%) general partner interest in us.

References to Golar in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements refer, depending on the context, to Golar LNG Limited and to one or any more of its direct or indirect subsidiaries.

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of accounting

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The footnotes are condensed as permitted by the requirements for interim financial statements and, accordingly, do not include all of the information and disclosures required under U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, except for those added and updated below as a result of adopting the requirements of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments (Topic 326). The impact of these changes in accounting policies on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are disclosed in notes 3, 10 and 12.

Allowance for credit losses

Financial assets recorded at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (including financial guarantees) reflect an allowance for current expected credit losses ("credit losses") over the lifetime of the instrument. The allowance for credit losses reflects a deduction to the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. Amounts are written off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a balance is confirmed or certain. Expected recoveries will not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously written-off or current credit loss allowance by financial asset category. We estimate expected credit losses based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. We have elected to calculate expected credit losses on the combined balance of both the amortized cost and accrued interest from the unpaid principal balance. Specific calculation of our credit allowances are included in the respective accounting policies included herein; all other financial assets are assessed on an individual basis calculated using the method we consider most appropriate for each asset.

Trade accounts receivables

Trade receivables are presented net of allowances for expected credit losses. At each balance sheet date, all potentially uncollectible accounts are assessed individually for the purposes of determining the appropriate allowance for expected credit loss. The expected credit loss allowance is calculated using a loss rate applied against an aging matrix, with assets pooled based on the vessel type that generated the underlying revenue (LNGC and FSRU), which reflects similar credit risk characteristics.

Our trade receivables have short maturities so we have considered that forecasted changes to economic conditions will have an insignificant effect on the estimate of the allowance, except in extraordinary circumstances.

Related parties

Parties are related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also related if they are subject to common control or significant influence. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are calculated using a loss rate applied against an aging matrix.

Time charter sales-type leases

On inception of a sales-type lease for which we are lessor, we de-recognize the related asset and record "Investment in leased vessel, net” on our consolidated balance sheet. The investment in leased vessel, net represents the fixed payments due from the lessee, discounted at the rate implicit in the lease. We allocate sales-type lease income to the consolidated statements of operations in the "Interest income” line item to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on our sales-type lease investment.

For sales-type leases, non-lease revenue and operating and service agreements in connection with the time charters are recorded over the term of the charter as the service is provided. The transaction price is based on the standalone selling price for the service.

Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed at the individual lease level, reflecting the risk profile for each vessel unique to each project. The allowance is calculated by multiplying the balance exposed on default by the probability of default and loss given default over the term of the lease. The exposure at default is net of the vessel collateral that is returned on default. With forecasts for counterparty probability of default and loss given default not readily available or supportable for the life of the instrument, annualized rates have been applied based on a 5-year period forecast. A probability weighting has been applied to each period of default over the remaining instrument life.

Cash and cash equivalents

We consider all demand and time deposits and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be equivalent to cash. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed based on consideration of whether the balances have short-term maturities and whether the counterparty has an investment grade credit rating, limiting any credit exposure.

Restricted cash and short-term deposits

Restricted cash and short-term deposits consist of bank deposits, which may only be used to settle certain pre-arranged loan or lease payments, other claims which requires us to restrict cash, performance bonds related to charters, cash collateral required for certain swaps, and cash held by the variable interest entity (“VIE”). We consider all short-term deposits as held to maturity. These deposits are carried at amortized cost. We place our short-term deposits primarily in fixed term deposits with high credit quality financial institutions. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed based on consideration of whether the balances have short-term maturities and whether the counterparty has an investment grade credit rating, limiting any credit exposure.

Guarantees

Guarantees issued by us, excluding those that are guaranteeing our own performance, are recognized at fair value at the time that the guarantees are issued, and reported in “Other current liabilities” and "Other non-current liabilities". A liability is recognized for an amount corresponding to the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee in connection with an investment in affiliate. If it becomes probable that we will have to perform under a guarantee, we will recognize an additional liability if (and when) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The recognition of fair value is not required for certain guarantees such as the parent's guarantee of a subsidiary's debt to a third party. For those guarantees excluded from the above guidance requiring recognition of the liability for its fair value, financial statement disclosures of such items are made. Financial guarantees are assessed for credit losses and any allowance is presented as a liability for off-balance sheet credit exposures where the balance exceeds the collateral provided over the remaining instrument life. The allowance is assessed at the individual guarantee level, calculated by multiplying the balance exposed on default by the probability of default and loss given default over the term of the guarantee.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires that management make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of material contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In assessing the recoverability of our vessels’ carrying amounts, we make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows, estimates in respect of residual values, charter rates, ship operating expenses and drydocking requirements.

During the period ended September 30, 2020, following the coronavirus ("COVID-19") outbreak and its impact on our operations, we considered whether indicators of impairment existed that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the vessels may not be recoverable or whether changes in circumstances had occurred to warrant a change in the assumptions utilized in the December 31, 2019 impairment tests of our vessels. We concluded no impairment should be recognized on our vessels as of September 30, 2020 however, we will continue to monitor developments in the markets in which we operate for indications that the carrying value of our vessels may not be recoverable.

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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Adoption of new accounting standards

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments, including ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04 and ASU 2019-11: Codification Improvements to Topic 326 ‘‘Financial Instruments-Credit Losses”. Topic 326 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with a requirement to recognize lifetime expected credit losses (measured over the contractual life of the instrument) immediately, based on information about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. This will reflect the net amount expected to be collected from the financial asset and is referred to as the current expected credit losses or "CECL", methodology, with measurement applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost as well as off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (including financial guarantees). Topic 326 also makes changes to the accounting for available-for-sale debt securities and purchased credit deteriorated financial assets, however, no such financial assets existed on date of adoption or in the reporting periods covered by these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Using the modified retrospective method, reporting periods beginning from January 1, 2020 are presented under Topic 326 while comparative periods continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP and have not been restated. The cumulative effect of adoption on January 1, 2020 resulted in recognition of an allowance for credit losses on our balance sheet of $0.5 million (of which $0.3 million reflects a reduction to line-item ‘Other current assets’ and $0.2 million represents a reduction to line-items ‘Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net’ and ‘Investment in leased vessel, net’), with an offset to total equity of $0.5 million.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this ASU remove some disclosure requirements relating to transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and introduce new disclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements. We adopted the disclosure improvements prospectively on January 1, 2020, but this amendment has not had a material impact on our disclosure requirements as we have no Level 3 measurements.

In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17 Consolidation (Topic 810) - Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities, effective January 1, 2020. The amendments in this ASU specify that for the purposes of determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest, a company is now required to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportionate basis as opposed to as a direct investment. We are required to adopt the codification improvements retrospectively using a cumulative-effect method to retained earnings of the earliest period presented herein, but the amendment had no impact on historic consolidation assessments or retained earnings.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03 Financial Instruments (Topic 825) - Codification Improvements. The amendments in this ASU propose seven clarifications to improve the understandability of existing guidance, including that fees between debtor and creditor and third-party costs directly related to exchanges or modifications of debt instruments include line-of-credit or revolving debt arrangements. We adopted the codification improvements that were effective on issuance from January 1, 2020 under the specified transition approach connected with each of the codification improvements. This amendment

has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or related disclosures, including retained earnings, as of January 1, 2020.

Accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not adopted

The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards that have been issued but not yet adopted:

Standard	Description	Date of Adoption	Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
ASU 2019-12 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.	The amendment removes certain exceptions previously available and provides some additional calculation rules to help simplify the accounting for income taxes.	January 1, 2021	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.
ASU 2020-04 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.	The amendments provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The applicable expedients for us are in relation to modifications of contracts within the scope of Topic 310, Receivables, Topic 470, Debt, and Topic 842, Leases. This optional guidance may be applied prospectively from any date beginning March 12, 2020 and cannot be applied to modifications that occur after December 31, 2022.	Under evaluation	Under evaluation
ASU 2020-06 Debt with equity and other options (Topic 470) and contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Topic 815).	The amendments simplify the issuer’s accounting for convertible instruments and its application of the equity classification guidance. The new guidance eliminates some of the existing models for assessing convertible instruments, which results in more instruments being recognized as a single unit of account on the balance sheet and expands disclosure requirements. The new guidance simplifies the assessment of contracts in an entity’s own equity and existing EPS guidance in ASC 260.	Under evaluation	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

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VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs")

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (VIEs)

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (“VIEs”)

Eskimo SPV

As of September 30, 2020, we leased one vessel from a VIE under a finance lease with a wholly-owned subsidiary, Sea 23 Leasing Co. Limited (“Eskimo SPV”) of China Merchants Bank Leasing (“CMBL”). Eskimo SPV is a special purpose vehicle (SPV).

In November 2015, we sold the Golar Eskimo to Eskimo SPV and subsequently leased back the vessel under a bareboat charter for a term of 10 years. From the third-year anniversary of the commencement of the bareboat charter, we have an annual option to repurchase the vessel at fixed pre-determined amounts, which we did not exercise. The next repurchase option is in November 2020, which we are not exercising, and we have an obligation to repurchase the vessel at the end of the ten year lease period.

While we do not hold any equity investment in Eskimo SPV, we have determined that we have a variable interest in Eskimo SPV and that Eskimo SPV is a VIE. Based on our evaluation of the bareboat agreement we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of Eskimo SPV and, accordingly, have consolidated Eskimo SPV into our financial results. We did not record any gain or loss from the sale of the Golar Eskimo to Eskimo SPV. We continue to report the vessel in our consolidated financial statements at the same carrying value, as if the sale had not occurred, and our contractual debt with the Eskimo SPV eliminates on consolidation.

The equity attributable to CMBL in Eskimo SPV is included in non-controlling interests in our consolidated results. As of September 30, 2020, the Golar Eskimo is reported under “Vessels and equipment, net” in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The following table gives a summary of the sale and leaseback arrangement, including repurchase options and obligation as of September 30, 2020:

Vessel	Effective from	Sales value (in $ millions)	Subsequent repurchase option (in $ millions)	Subsequent repurchase option date	Repurchase obligation at end of lease term (in $ millions)	End of lease term
Golar Eskimo	November 2015	285.0	202.0	November 2020	128.3	November 2025

A summary of our payment obligations under the bareboat charter with Eskimo SPV as of September 30, 2020 is shown below:

(in thousands of $)	2020(1)	2021	2022	2023	2024	After 2024
Golar Eskimo*	5,041	19,749	19,284	18,849	18,511	15,152

(1) For the three months ending December 31, 2020.

*This payment obligation table above includes variable rental payments due under the lease based on an assumed LIBOR plus margin, but excludes the repurchase obligation at the end of the lease term.

The most significant impact of Eskimo SPV’s liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Liabilities
Short-term debt	11,097	11,436
Long-term debt	156,352	169,395

The most significant impact of consolidation of Eskimo SPV’s operations on our condensed consolidated statement of operations is interest expense of $2.0 million and $4.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $1.8 million and $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The most significant impact of consolidation of Eskimo SPV’s cash flows on our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows is net cash of $5.3 million and $16.9 million used in financing activities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $4.6 million and $13.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Hilli LLC

On July 12, 2018, we acquired an interest in the Hilli through the acquisition of 50% of the Hilli Common Units. Concurrently with the closing of the Hilli Acquisition, we have determined that (i) Hilli LLC is a VIE, (ii) Golar is the primary beneficiary and retains sole control over the most significant activities and the greatest exposure to variability in residual returns and expected losses from the Hilli and (iii) we are not the primary beneficiary. Thus, Hilli LLC was not consolidated into our financial statements. Refer to note 9 for summarized financial information of Hilli LLC.

As of September 30, 2020, our maximum exposure as a result of our ownership in the Hilli LLC is the carrying value of our investment in affiliate of $191.0 million (see note 9) and the outstanding portion of the Hilli Facility which we have guaranteed (see note 14).

PT Golar Indonesia

We consolidated PT Golar Indonesia (“PTGI”), which owns the NR Satu, in our consolidated financial statements effective September 28, 2011. PTGI became a VIE and we became its primary beneficiary upon our agreement to acquire all of Golar’s

interests in certain subsidiaries that own and operate the NR Satu on July 19, 2012. We consolidate PTGI as we hold all of the voting stock and control all of the economic interests in PTGI.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

A segment is a distinguishable component of the business that is engaged in business activities from which we earn revenues and incur expenses whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, and which are subject to risks and rewards that are different from those of other segments.

As of September 30, 2020, we operate in the following three reportable segments:

•FSRUs are vessels that are permanently located offshore to regasify LNG. Six of our vessels are FSRUs;

•LNG carriers are vessels that transport LNG and are compatible with many LNG loading and receiving terminals globally. Four of our vessels are LNG carriers; and

•FLNG are vessels that are moored above an offshore natural gas field on a long-term basis. A FLNG receives, liquefies and stores LNG at sea and transfers it to LNG carriers that berth while offshore.

On May 15, 2019, we executed a modification to the charter for the Golar Freeze (the "Golar Freeze Charter") which triggered a change in accounting for the Golar Freeze Charter from an operating lease to a sales-type lease. Following this change, management changed the metric by which it measures the profitability of our segments to Adjusted EBITDA to reflect the change in accounting treatment of this contract and enable the comparability with the rest of the business.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	58,276	12,837	26,018	—	97,131	(26,018)	71,113
Vessel operating expenses	(9,627)	(4,388)	(6,048)	—	(20,063)	6,048	(14,015)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,450)	(121)	—	—	(1,571)	—	(1,571)
Administrative expenses(5)	(2,093)	(1,334)	(121)	—	(3,548)	121	(3,427)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	—	—	—	4,600	(4,600)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	49,706	6,994	19,849	—	76,549	(24,449)	52,100
Balance sheet (at end of period):
Total assets (6)	1,048,346	492,294	191,012	309,554	2,041,206	—	2,041,206

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	170,750	42,292	78,054	—	291,096	(78,054)	213,042
Vessel operating expenses	(29,647)	(13,571)	(17,662)	—	(60,880)	17,662	(43,218)
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,698)	(2,416)	—	—	(6,114)	—	(6,114)
Administrative expenses(5)	(6,926)	(4,131)	(373)	—	(11,430)	373	(11,057)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	13,700	—	—	—	13,700	(13,700)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	144,179	22,174	60,019	—	226,372	(73,719)	152,653

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	63,490	12,328	26,018	—	101,836	(26,018)	75,818
Vessel operating expenses	(9,542)	(5,198)	(5,686)	—	(20,426)	5,686	(14,740)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,002)	(683)	—	—	(1,685)	—	(1,685)
Administrative expenses(5)	(1,870)	(1,240)	(223)	—	(3,333)	223	(3,110)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	—	—	—	4,600	(4,600)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	55,676	5,207	20,109	—	80,992	(24,709)	56,283
Balance sheet (at end of period):
Total assets (6)	1,090,228	516,802	196,045	318,558	2,121,633	—	2,121,633

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	181,719	41,370	78,054	—	301,143	(78,054)	223,089
Vessel operating expenses	(31,405)	(15,058)	(17,802)	—	(64,265)	17,802	(46,463)
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,236)	(1,928)	(230)	—	(5,394)	230	(5,164)
Administrative expenses(5)	(6,194)	(4,033)	(730)	—	(10,957)	730	(10,227)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	6,900	—	—	—	6,900	(6,900)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	147,784	20,351	59,292	—	227,427	(66,192)	161,235

(1) Includes revenue relating to operating and service contracts, that is a non-lease component of sales-type leases recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term.

(2) Relates to the effective share of revenues, expenses and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units which we acquired in July 2018 (see note 9). The earnings attributable to our investment in Hilli LLC are reported in the equity in net earnings of affiliate in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.

(3) Relates to assets not allocated to a segment, but included to reconcile to the total assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(4) Eliminations reverse the effective earnings attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units and the amounts invoiced under the sales-type lease. There are no transactions between reportable segments.

(5) Indirect administrative expenses are allocated to the FSRU and LNG carrier segments based on the number of vessels while administrative expenses for FLNG relates to our effective share of expenses attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units.

(6) Total assets by segment refers to our principal assets being that of our vessels, including the net investment in leased vessel.

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LOSSES ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

LOSSES ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET

LOSSES ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019	2020	2019
Mark-to-market gains/(losses) for interest rate swaps	4,768	(10,860)	(41,918)	(53,836)
Net interest (expense)/income on un-designated interest rate swaps	(5,819)	923	(10,440)	5,430
Losses on derivative instruments, net	(1,051)	(9,937)	(52,358)	(48,406)
Amortization of Partnership Guarantee (see note 14)	436	510	1,357	1,579
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on finance lease obligation and related restricted cash	(256)	249	263	(351)
Foreign exchange losses on operations	(53)	(15)	(280)	(23)
Financing arrangement fees and other costs	(156)	(203)	(342)	(448)
Other financial items, net	(29)	541	998	757

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TAXATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

TAXATION

TAXATION

As of September 30, 2020, we recognized a net deferred tax liability of $12.2 million (December 31, 2019: $10.6 million) due to the accounting net book value of the Golar Eskimo, operated under time charter in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (“Jordan”), being greater than the tax written down value, arising from excess of tax depreciation over accounting depreciation.

Tax charge

The tax charge for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included current tax charges in respect of our operations in the United Kingdom, Brazil, Kuwait, Indonesia and Jordan.

The total tax charge includes a net deferred tax charge in relation to the tax depreciation in excess of accounting depreciation for Jordan of $0.5 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively and $0.5 million and $1.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. In addition, Jordan introduced a new solidarity tax applicable from 2019 of 1% which we believe applies to our Jordan branch. We have recognized $nil deferred tax charge in relation to the solidarity tax for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and $1.4 million for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Uncertain tax positions

As of September 30, 2020, we recognized a provision of $6.2 million (December 31, 2019: $4.6 million) for certain tax risks in various jurisdictions.

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OPERATING LEASES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

OPERATING LEASES

OPERATING LEASES

The components of operating lease income were as follows:

	Three Months Ended    September 30,		Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019		2020	2019
Operating lease income	68,378	73,794		205,409	218,683
Variable lease income	680	—		1,574	1,393
Total operating lease income	69,058	73,794		206,983	220,076

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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATE

INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE    

The components of our equity method investment in Hilli LLC are as follows:

(in thousands of $)
Equity in net assets of affiliate at January 1, 2020	193,270
Dividend (note 14)	(10,258)
Equity in net earnings of affiliate	8,000
Equity in net assets of affiliate at September 30, 2020	191,012

Summarized financial information of Hilli LLC*

The following table summarizes the financial information of Hilli LLC shown on a 100% basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(in thousands of $)	Balance at September 30, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2019
Balance sheet
Current assets	59,900	54,000
Non-current assets	1,223,490	1,300,065
Current liabilities	(39,423)	(45,106)
Non-current liabilities	(865,580)	(924,578)

*The summarized financial information of Hilli LLC excludes the Hilli LLC lessor VIE's financial information.

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OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

(in thousands of $)	Balance at September 30, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2019
Trade receivables	16,513	17,303
Other receivables	16,406	9,807
Prepaid expenses	2,257	2,087
	35,176	29,197

As at September 30, 2020, ‘Other receivables’ includes $15.1 million (December 31, 2019: $8.2 million) of amounts expected to be recovered through indemnity clauses relating to past performance of a bareboat charter and operating and services agreement ("OSA") with a charterer. The indemnity relates to the taxation method of the bareboat charter and OSA under Jamaican tax rules. The receivable includes withholding and payroll taxes, which we have recognized as operating expenses. As at September 30, 2020, we have recognized $0.1 million of expected credit loss allowance against the indemnity asset.

As at September 30, 2020, we have recognized the associated liability of $15.1 million (December 31, 2019: $8.2 million) for payment of taxes and associated charges within ‘Other current liabilities’ in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

There was $nil accrued interest included within the other current assets balance as at September 30, 2020.

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DEBT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

DEBT

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had total long-term debt outstanding of $1,146.0 million and $1,216.9 million, respectively, net of deferred debt financing costs of $6.5 million and $6.0 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants under our existing debt and lease agreements.

$800 million credit facility

In April 2016, we entered into an $800.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “$800 million credit facility”) with a syndicate of banks to refinance existing financing arrangements secured by seven of our existing vessels. The vessels included in this facility are the Golar Freeze, the Golar Grand, the Golar Igloo, the Golar Maria, the Golar Spirit, the Golar Winter and the Methane Princess.

The $800.0 million credit facility has a five-year term and is due to mature in April 2021. The $800.0 million credit facility is repayable in quarterly installments with a total final balloon payment of $378.0 million together with amounts outstanding under the fully drawn revolving facility. The $800 million credit facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 2.5%. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the balance outstanding under the $800 million credit facility amounted to $529.0 million and $568.0 million, respectively.

The facility requires a security deposit to be held for the period of the loan, unless certain conditions are met. These balances are referred to in these condensed consolidated financial statements as restricted cash. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the value of the restricted cash deposit secured against the loan was $18.2 million and $23.6 million, respectively.

2015 Norwegian Bonds and 2017 Norwegian Bonds

On May 5, 2020, bondholders approved amendments (the “Norwegian Bond Amendments”) to our Norwegian bonds issued in 2015 (the “2015 Norwegian Bonds”) and our Norwegian bonds issued in 2017 (the “2017 Norwegian Bonds”, and together with the 2015 Norwegian Bonds, the “Norwegian Bonds”).

Under the Norwegian Bond Amendments, we may incur no additional financial indebtedness without applying the proceeds received therefrom to redeem the Norwegian Bonds on a pro rata basis, other than certain permitted financial indebtedness incurred: (i) to repay existing financial indebtedness, (ii) by way of secured debt from financial institutions incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with acquisitions of assets or (iii) an amount up to $25.0 million in aggregate, provided that the proceeds in the case of each of (i) to (iii) above are not applied for redemption of any or all of the 2017 Norwegian Bonds prior to the redemption of the 2015 Norwegian Bonds in full. In addition, the Norwegian Bond Amendments contain a provision prohibiting us from paying distributions to our common unitholders in an amount greater than (i) $0.0808 per common unit per annum or (ii) the aggregate amount of cash equity raised. Additionally, under the Norwegian Bond Amendments, we will not be permitted to repurchase any of our common or preferred units.

In November 2020, we obtained credit approval from the lead banks in connection with the refinancing of the $800 million credit facility. In addition, management is currently exploring various options to obtain the necessary funds to refinance the 2015 Norwegian Bonds. We have a track record of successfully refinancing our debt and, given the strong fundamentals of the underlying assets (contracted cash flows and existing leverage ratios), we believe that it is probable that we will obtain the necessary funding to meet our payment obligations under the maturing $800 million credit facility by April 2021 and 2015 Norwegian Bonds by November 2021.

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INVESTMENT IN LEASED VESSEL, NET

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

INVESTMENT IN LEASED VESSEL, NET

INVESTMENT IN LEASED VESSEL, NETOn May 15, 2019, we executed a modification to the Golar Freeze Charter which triggered a change in lease classification to a sales-type lease. This classification change resulted in the de-recognition of the vessel asset carrying value, the recognition of net investment in leased vessel (consisting of present value of the future lease receivables and unguaranteed residual value), and a gain on disposal of $4.2 million which was presented in "Other non-operating income" of our condensed consolidated statement of operations. Post modification to sales-type lease, all charter hire revenue from the Golar Freeze sales-type lease has been recognized as interest income, of which $4.0 million and $12.0 million has been recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $4.1 million and $5.4 million has been recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, gross of expected credit loss allowance.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had a balance of $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively, presented under "Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net", and $109.9 million and $111.8 million, respectively, presented under "Investment in leased vessel, net" in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

As of September 30, 2020, we recognized $0.1 million of expected credit loss allowance against the balance of the "Investment in leased vessel, net".

As at September 30, 2020, there is $nil accrued interest included within the balance.

The Golar Freeze Charter includes an option for the charterer, upon twelve months' written notice, to terminate the charter with effect not before the third anniversary of the hire commencement date of March 31, 2019 in order to substitute the FSRU for an alternative vessel but only if certain throughput targets have not been achieved. In this event, we have a matching right.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Interest rate risk management

In certain situations, we may enter into financial instruments to reduce the risk associated with fluctuations in interest rates. We have entered into swaps that convert floating rate interest obligations to fixed rates, which, from an economic perspective, hedge our interest rate exposure. We do not hold or issue instruments for speculative or trading purposes. The counterparties to such contracts are major banking and financial institutions. Credit risk exists to the extent that the counterparties are unable to perform under the contracts; however, we do not anticipate non-performance by any of our counterparties.

We manage our debt and finance lease portfolio with interest rate swap agreements in U.S. dollars to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating interest rates. 

Fair values

We recognize our fair value estimates using a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on reliability of inputs used to determine fair value as follows:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

		September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Fair value  Hierarchy	Carrying  Value	Fair  Value	Carrying  Value	Fair  Value
Non-Derivatives:
Cash and cash equivalents	Level 1	42,263	42,263	47,661	47,661
Restricted cash and short-term deposits	Level 1	181,174	181,174	182,261	182,261
2015 and 2017 Norwegian Bonds (1)	Level 1	(393,017)	(331,236)	(400,000)	(394,715)
Short and long-term debt — floating (2)	Level 2	(759,499)	(759,499)	(822,944)	(822,944)
Obligation under finance lease (2)	Level 2	(118,206)	(118,206)	(122,779)	(122,779)
Derivatives:
Interest rate swaps asset (3) (4)	Level 2	—	—	1,285	1,285
Interest rate swaps liability (3) (4)	Level 2	(76,800)	(76,800)	(36,167)	(36,167)

(1) This pertains to the 2015 and 2017 Norwegian bonds with a carrying value of $393.0 million as of September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $400.0 million), that includes the premium payable at maturity accreted using the effective interest rate method over the instrument term of $3.0 million. This is included under long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the bonds as of September 30, 2020 was $331.2 million (December 31, 2019: $394.7 million), which is 84.28% of their face value (December 31, 2019: 98.68%).

(2) Our short-term and long-term debt and finance lease obligations are recorded at amortized cost in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The long-term debt, in the table above, is presented gross of deferred financing cost of $6.5 million as of September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $6.0 million).

(3)  Derivative liabilities are captured within other current liabilities and derivative assets are generally captured within other current assets and non-current assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(4)  The fair value of certain derivative instruments is the estimated amount that we would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates, foreign exchange rates, closing quoted market prices and our creditworthiness and that of our counterparties.

The credit exposure of interest rate swap agreements is represented by the fair value of contracts with a positive fair value at the end of each period, reduced by the effects of master netting agreements. It is our policy to enter into master netting agreements with the counterparties to derivative financial instrument contracts, which give us the legal right to discharge all or a portion of amounts owed to that counterparty by offsetting them against amounts that the counterparty owes to us. We have elected not to offset the fair values of derivative assets and liabilities executed with the same counterparty that are generally subject to enforceable master netting arrangements. However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 would be adjusted as detailed in the following table:

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount
Total asset derivatives	—	—	—	1,285	(1,029)	256
Total liability derivatives	(76,800)	—	(76,800)	(36,167)	1,029	(35,138)

Under one of our interest rate swaps we were required to provide initial cash collateral of $2.5 million and to subsequently post additional cash collateral that corresponds to any further unrealized loss. As at September 30, 2020, cash collateral amounting to $29.4 million (December 31, 2019: $14.8 million) has been provided.

As of September 30, 2020, we had entered into the following interest rate swap transactions involving the payment of fixed rates in exchange for LIBOR as summarized below: 

Instrument  (in thousands of $)	Notional  amount	Maturity Dates			Fixed Interest Rates
Interest rate swaps:
Receiving floating, pay fixed	1,252,287	2021	to	2026	1.12	%	to	2.90%

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Net expense from related parties:

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019	2020	2019
Transactions with Golar and affiliates:
Management and administrative services fees (a)	(2,215)	(2,448)	(6,324)	(7,195)
Ship management fees (b)	(1,316)	(1,115)	(3,948)	(3,345)
Interest expense on short-term loans (c)	—	—	(285)	—
Distributions with Golar, net (d)	(460)	(3,163)	178	(14,572)

(Payables)/receivables with related parties:

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, balances with related parties consisted of the following:

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Balances due (to)/from Golar and affiliates (c)	(4,278)	2,845
Methane Princess lease security deposit (e)	(149)	2,253
Total	(4,427)	5,098

(a) Management and administrative services fees - We are party to a management and administrative services agreement with Golar Management Limited (“Golar Management”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Golar, pursuant to which Golar Management provides to us certain management and administrative services. The services provided by Golar Management are charged at cost plus a management fee equal to 5% of Golar Management’s costs and expenses incurred in connection with providing these services. Where external service provider costs are incurred by Golar Management on our behalf, these expenses are recharged to us at cost. We may terminate the agreement by providing 120 days’ written notice.

(b) Ship management fees - Golar and certain of its subsidiaries charged ship management fees to us for the provision of technical and commercial management of the vessels. Each of our vessels is subject to management agreements pursuant to which certain commercial and technical management services are provided by certain subsidiaries of Golar, including Golar Management. We may terminate these agreements by providing 30 days’ written notice.

(c) Interest expense on short-term loan, balances due (to)/from Golar and its affiliates - Receivables and payables with Golar and its affiliates primarily comprise of unpaid fees and expenses for management and administrative services and vessel management services performed by Golar and its affiliates, dividends due in respect of the Hilli Common Units, and other related party arrangements, including short term loan balances. In addition, certain receivables and payables arise when we pay an invoice on behalf of a related party and vice versa. Receivables and payables are generally settled quarterly in arrears. Balances due from and to Golar and its subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and intended to be settled in the ordinary course of business.

In May 2020, we entered into a $25.0 million revolving credit facility with Golar, of which we drew down $15.0 million and which was repaid in full in June 2020. The facility was unsecured and bore interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 5.0%. In February 2020, we borrowed $25.0 million with interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 5.0% from Golar, of which $20.0 million and $5.0 million, including interest, was repaid in March 2020 and April 2020, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we paid nil and $0.3 million of interest, respectively.

(d) Distributions with Golar, net - During each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we paid total distributions to Golar of $0.5 million and $10.1 million, and $9.2 million and $27.5 million, respectively, in respect of the Common Units and General Partner units owned by it.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, Hilli LLC declared quarterly distributions totaling $nil and $10.3 million, and $6.0 million and $12.9 million, respectively, in respect of the Hilli Common Units owned by us. These amounts include reimbursements for Operating Expenses, as set forth below.

Pursuant to the Hilli Purchase Agreement, we agreed to reimburse Golar, Keppel and B&V for (a) 50% of the amount, if any, by which Operating Expenses (as defined below) are less than $32.4 million per year and (b) 50% of the amount, if any, by which withholding taxes on Operating Expense payments are less than $4.2 million per year, for a period of eight years commencing on the closing date of the Hilli Acquisition, up to a maximum amount of $20 million in the aggregate. Golar, Keppel and B&V have agreed, for a period of eight years commencing on the closing date of the Hilli Acquisition, to reimburse us for (a) 50% of the amount, if any, by which Operating Expenses are greater than $39.5 million per year and (b) 50% of the amount, if any, by which withholding taxes on Operating Expense payments are greater than $5.2 million per year, up to a maximum amount of $20 million in the aggregate. “Operating Expenses” means, all expenditures made by Hilli LLC and its subsidiaries, including vessel operating expenses, taxes, maintenance expenses and employee compensation and benefits, and capital expenditures, but exclude withholding taxes thereon. Included within the Hilli LLC declared distributions were reimbursements due from Golar, Keppel and B&V for operating expenses of nil and $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, and $0.8 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. 

(e) Methane Princess lease security deposit - This represents net advances to or from Golar since our initial public offering in April 2011, which correspond with the net release of funds from the security deposits held relating to the Methane Princess lease. This is in connection with the Methane Princess tax lease indemnity provided by Golar under the Omnibus Agreement that we entered into with Golar at the time of our initial public offering. Accordingly, these amounts will be settled as part of the eventual termination of the Methane Princess lease.

Other transactions

Agency agreement with PT Pesona Sentra Utama (or PT Pesona) - PT Pesona, an Indonesian company, owns 51% of the issued share capital in our subsidiary, PTGI, the owner and operator of NR Satu, and provides agency and local representation services for us with respect to NR Satu. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, PT Pesona received an agency fee of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, PT Pesona received an agency fee of $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Hilli guarantees (in connection with the Hilli Acquisition)

(i) Debt

Hilli Corporation ("Hilli Corp"), the disponent owner of the Hilli and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilli LLC, is a party to a Memorandum of Agreement, dated September 9, 2015, with Fortune Lianjiang Shipping S.A., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (“Fortune”), pursuant to which Hilli Corp has sold to and leased back from Fortune the Hilli under a 10-year bareboat charter agreement (the “Hilli Facility”). The Hilli Facility provided for post-construction financing for the Hilli in the amount of $960 million. Under the Hilli Facility, Hilli Corp will pay to Fortune forty consecutive equal quarterly repayments of 1.375% of the construction cost, plus interest based on LIBOR plus a margin of 3.95%. In connection with the closing of the Hilli Acquisition, we agreed to provide a several guarantee (the “Partnership Guarantee”) of 50% of the outstanding principal, interest, expenses and other amounts payable by Hilli Corp under the Hilli Facility pursuant to a Deed of Amendment, Restatement and Accession relating to a guarantee between Golar, Fortune and us dated July 12, 2018. We entered into a $480.0 million interest rate swap in relation to our proportionate share of the obligation under the Hilli Facility.

(ii) Letter of credit

On November 28, 2018, we entered into an agreement to guarantee (the “LOC Guarantee”) the letter of credit issued by a financial institution in the event of Hilli Corp’s underperformance or non-performance under the liquefaction tolling agreement for the Hilli. Under the LOC Guarantee, we are severally liable for any outstanding amounts that are payable, based on the percentage ownership that Golar holds in us, multiplied by our percentage ownership in Hilli Common Units.

Pursuant to the Partnership Guarantee and the LOC Guarantee, we are required to comply with the following covenants:

•free liquid assets of at least $30 million throughout the term of the Hilli Facility;

•maximum net debt to EBITDA ratio for the previous 12 months of 6.5:1; and

•consolidated tangible net worth of $123.95 million.

As of September 30, 2020, the amount we have guaranteed under the Partnership Guarantee and the LOC Guarantee is $405.8 million, and the fair value of debt guarantee, presented under "Other current liabilities" and "Other non-current liabilities" of our condensed consolidated balance sheet, amounting to $1.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2020, we are in compliance with the covenants for both Hilli guarantees.

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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 Assets pledged

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Carrying value of vessels and equipment secured against long-term loans and finance leases	1,306,238	1,350,301
Carrying value of investment in leased vessel, net secured against long-term loans and finance leases	112,429	114,137
	1,418,667	1,464,438

Other contractual commitments and contingencies

Insurance

We insure the legal liability risks for our shipping activities with Gard and Skuld, which are mutual protection and indemnity associations. As a member of a mutual association, we are subject to a call for additional premiums based on the clubs' claims record, in addition to the claims records of all other members of the association. A contingent liability exists to the extent that the claims records of the members of the association in the aggregate show significant deterioration, which results in additional premiums on the members.

Tax lease benefits

As of September 30, 2020, we have one UK tax lease (relating to the Methane Princess). A termination of this lease would realize the accrued currency gain or loss recorded against the lease liability, net of the restricted cash. As of September 30, 2020, there was a net accrued gain of approximately $1.5 million. 

Under the terms of the leasing arrangement, the benefits are derived primarily from the tax depreciation assumed to be available to the lessor as a result of their investment in the vessel. As is typical in these leasing arrangements, as the lessee, we are obligated to maintain the lessor’s after-tax margin. Accordingly, in the event of any adverse tax changes or a successful challenge by the Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (the “HMRC”), the UK tax authorities, with regard to the initial tax basis of the transactions, or in the event of an early termination of the Methane Princess lease or in relation to the other vessels previously financed by UK tax leases, we may be required to make additional payments principally to the UK vessel lessor. We would be required to return all, or a portion of, or in certain circumstances significantly more than the upfront cash benefits that Golar received in respect of the lease financing transaction. Furthermore, the lessor of the Methane Princess has a second priority security interest in the Methane Princess, the Golar Spirit and the Golar Grand. Our obligation to the lessor under the Methane Princess Lease is secured by a letter of credit (“LC”) provided by other banks.

HMRC has been challenging the use of similar tax lease structures and has been engaged in litigation of a test case for some years. In August 2015, following an appeal to the Court of Appeal by the HMRC which set aside previous judgments in favor of the tax payer, the First Tier Tribunal (“UK court”) ruled in favor of HMRC. The judgments of the First Tier Tribunal do not create binding precedent for other UK court decisions and therefore the ruling in favor of HMRC is not binding in the context of our structures. Further, we consider there are differences in the fact pattern and structure between this case and our leasing arrangements and therefore is not necessarily indicative of any outcome should HMRC challenge us, and we believe that our fact pattern is sufficiently different to succeed if we are challenged by HMRC. HMRC have written to our lessor to indicate that they believe the Methane Princess lease may be similar to the case noted above. We have reviewed the details of the case and the basis of the judgment with our legal and tax advisers to ascertain what impact, if any, the judgment may have on us and the possible range of exposure has been estimated at approximately $nil to $32 million (£24.0 million). In December 2019, in conjunction with the lessor, Golar obtained supplementary legal advice confirming Golar's position. Golar's discussions with HMRC on this matter have concluded without agreement and, in January 2020, Golar received a closure notice to the inquiry, which states the basis of HMRC’s position. Consequently, a notice of appeal against the closure notice was submitted to HMRC. We remain confident of our position, however given the complexity of these discussions it is impossible to quantify the reasonably possible loss, and we continue to estimate the possible range of exposures as set out above. However, under the indemnity provisions of the Omnibus Agreement, Golar has agreed to indemnify us against any liabilities incurred as a consequence of a successful challenge by the UK Revenue Authorities with regard to the initial tax basis of the Methane Princess lease and in relation to other vessels previously financed by UK tax leases.

Legal proceedings and claims

We may, from time to time, be involved in legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. A provision will be recognized in the financial statements only where we believe that a liability will be probable and for which the amounts are reasonably estimable, based upon the facts known prior to the issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November and December 2015, the Indonesian tax authorities issued letters to our subsidiary, PTGI, to, among other things, revoke a previously granted VAT importation waiver in the approximate amount of $24.0 million for the NR Satu. In April 2016, PTGI initiated an action in the Indonesian tax court to dispute the waiver cancellation. The final hearing took place in June 2016 and we received the verdict of the Tax Court in November 2017, which rejected PTGI’s claim. In February 2018, PTGI filed a Judicial Review with the Supreme Court of Indonesia, but in December 2018, the Supreme Court of Indonesia ruled against PTGI with regards the validity of waiver cancellation. However, we do not believe it is probable that a liability exists as a result of this ruling, as no Tax Underpayment Assessment Notice has been received within the statute of limitations period. Should we receive such notice from the tax authorities, we intend to challenge the legality of the assessment. In any event, we believe PTGI will be indemnified by PTNR for any VAT liability as well as related interest and penalties under our time charter party agreement entered into with them.

In December 2019, the Indonesian tax authorities issued tax assessments for land and buildings tax to our subsidiary, PTGI for the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive in relation to the NR Satu, for the amount of $3.8 million. We have paid the assessed tax in January 2020 to avoid further penalties. This is presented in "Other non-current assets" of our condensed consolidated balance sheet. However, we intend to appeal against the assessments for the land and buildings tax, pending the tax authorities' response to our initial objection letter. We believe we have reasonable grounds for success on the basis of no precedent set from past case law and the new legislation effective prospectively from January 1, 2020, that now specifically lists FSRUs as being an object liable to land and buildings tax, when it previously did not.

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EARNINGS/ LOSSES PER UNIT AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS/ LOSSES PER UNIT AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

EARNINGS/ LOSSES PER UNIT AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings/losses per common unit are presented below:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $, except per unit data)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Common unitholders' interest in net income/(loss)	14,054		4,808		(10,398)		(21,213)
Less: distributions paid (1)	(1,400)		(39,844)		(4,200)		(120,065)
Under/(over) distributed earnings	12,654		(35,036)		(14,598)		(141,278)
Basic and diluted:
Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands)	69,302		69,379		69,302		69,429
Earnings/(losses) per unit (basic and diluted):
Basic and diluted - common unitholders	$	0.20	$	0.07	$	(0.15)	$	(0.31)
Cash distributions declared and paid in the period per common unit(2):	$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.44	$	1.21
Subsequent event: Cash distributions declared and paid per common unit relating to the period(3):	$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.02	$	0.40

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(1) Refers to distributions made or to be made in relation to the period, irrespective of the declaration and payment dates, and is based on the weighted average number of common units outstanding in the period.

(2) Refers to cash distributions declared and paid during the period.

(3) Refers to cash distributions declared relating to the period and paid subsequent to the period end.

As of September 30, 2020, of our total number of common units outstanding, 69.2% were held by the public and the remaining common units were held by Golar.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Cash Distributions

In November 2020, we paid a distribution of $0.0202 per common unit in respect of the quarter ended September 30, 2020, to unitholders of record as of November 6, 2020, amounting to $1.4 million. We also paid a cash distribution of $0.546875 per Series A Preferred Unit in respect of the period from August 15, 2020 through November 14, 2020 to unitholders of record as of November 9, 2020, amounting to $3.0 million.

Financing

In November 2020, we entered into a $15.0 million revolving credit facility with Golar, of which we drew down $5.0 million. The facility is unsecured, repayable in full in December 2020 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin of 5.0%.

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of accounting

Basis of accounting

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The footnotes are condensed as permitted by the requirements for interim financial statements and, accordingly, do not include all of the information and disclosures required under U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F.

Adoption of new accounting standards and Accounting pronouncements to be adopted

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, except for those added and updated below as a result of adopting the requirements of ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments (Topic 326). The impact of these changes in accounting policies on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are disclosed in notes 3, 10 and 12.

Adoption of new accounting standards

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments and subsequent amendments, including ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04 and ASU 2019-11: Codification Improvements to Topic 326 ‘‘Financial Instruments-Credit Losses”. Topic 326 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with a requirement to recognize lifetime expected credit losses (measured over the contractual life of the instrument) immediately, based on information about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. This will reflect the net amount expected to be collected from the financial asset and is referred to as the current expected credit losses or "CECL", methodology, with measurement applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost as well as off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (including financial guarantees). Topic 326 also makes changes to the accounting for available-for-sale debt securities and purchased credit deteriorated financial assets, however, no such financial assets existed on date of adoption or in the reporting periods covered by these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Using the modified retrospective method, reporting periods beginning from January 1, 2020 are presented under Topic 326 while comparative periods continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP and have not been restated. The cumulative effect of adoption on January 1, 2020 resulted in recognition of an allowance for credit losses on our balance sheet of $0.5 million (of which $0.3 million reflects a reduction to line-item ‘Other current assets’ and $0.2 million represents a reduction to line-items ‘Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net’ and ‘Investment in leased vessel, net’), with an offset to total equity of $0.5 million.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The amendments in this ASU remove some disclosure requirements relating to transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and introduce new disclosure requirements for Level 3 measurements. We adopted the disclosure improvements prospectively on January 1, 2020, but this amendment has not had a material impact on our disclosure requirements as we have no Level 3 measurements.

In October 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-17 Consolidation (Topic 810) - Targeted Improvements to Related Party Guidance for Variable Interest Entities, effective January 1, 2020. The amendments in this ASU specify that for the purposes of determining whether a decision-making fee is a variable interest, a company is now required to consider indirect interests held through related parties under common control on a proportionate basis as opposed to as a direct investment. We are required to adopt the codification improvements retrospectively using a cumulative-effect method to retained earnings of the earliest period presented herein, but the amendment had no impact on historic consolidation assessments or retained earnings.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03 Financial Instruments (Topic 825) - Codification Improvements. The amendments in this ASU propose seven clarifications to improve the understandability of existing guidance, including that fees between debtor and creditor and third-party costs directly related to exchanges or modifications of debt instruments include line-of-credit or revolving debt arrangements. We adopted the codification improvements that were effective on issuance from January 1, 2020 under the specified transition approach connected with each of the codification improvements. This amendment

has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or related disclosures, including retained earnings, as of January 1, 2020.

Accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not adopted

The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards that have been issued but not yet adopted:

Standard	Description	Date of Adoption	Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
ASU 2019-12 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.	The amendment removes certain exceptions previously available and provides some additional calculation rules to help simplify the accounting for income taxes.	January 1, 2021	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.
ASU 2020-04 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.	The amendments provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The applicable expedients for us are in relation to modifications of contracts within the scope of Topic 310, Receivables, Topic 470, Debt, and Topic 842, Leases. This optional guidance may be applied prospectively from any date beginning March 12, 2020 and cannot be applied to modifications that occur after December 31, 2022.	Under evaluation	Under evaluation
ASU 2020-06 Debt with equity and other options (Topic 470) and contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Topic 815).	The amendments simplify the issuer’s accounting for convertible instruments and its application of the equity classification guidance. The new guidance eliminates some of the existing models for assessing convertible instruments, which results in more instruments being recognized as a single unit of account on the balance sheet and expands disclosure requirements. The new guidance simplifies the assessment of contracts in an entity’s own equity and existing EPS guidance in ASC 260.	Under evaluation	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

Allowance for credit losses

Allowance for credit losses

Financial assets recorded at amortized cost and off-balance sheet credit exposures not accounted for as insurance (including financial guarantees) reflect an allowance for current expected credit losses ("credit losses") over the lifetime of the instrument. The allowance for credit losses reflects a deduction to the net amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. Amounts are written off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a balance is confirmed or certain. Expected recoveries will not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously written-off or current credit loss allowance by financial asset category. We estimate expected credit losses based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. We have elected to calculate expected credit losses on the combined balance of both the amortized cost and accrued interest from the unpaid principal balance. Specific calculation of our credit allowances are included in the respective accounting policies included herein; all other financial assets are assessed on an individual basis calculated using the method we consider most appropriate for each asset.

Trade accounts receivables

Trade accounts receivables

Trade receivables are presented net of allowances for expected credit losses. At each balance sheet date, all potentially uncollectible accounts are assessed individually for the purposes of determining the appropriate allowance for expected credit loss. The expected credit loss allowance is calculated using a loss rate applied against an aging matrix, with assets pooled based on the vessel type that generated the underlying revenue (LNGC and FSRU), which reflects similar credit risk characteristics.

Our trade receivables have short maturities so we have considered that forecasted changes to economic conditions will have an insignificant effect on the estimate of the allowance, except in extraordinary circumstances.

Time charter sales-type leases

Time charter sales-type leases

On inception of a sales-type lease for which we are lessor, we de-recognize the related asset and record "Investment in leased vessel, net” on our consolidated balance sheet. The investment in leased vessel, net represents the fixed payments due from the lessee, discounted at the rate implicit in the lease. We allocate sales-type lease income to the consolidated statements of operations in the "Interest income” line item to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on our sales-type lease investment.

For sales-type leases, non-lease revenue and operating and service agreements in connection with the time charters are recorded over the term of the charter as the service is provided. The transaction price is based on the standalone selling price for the service.

Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed at the individual lease level, reflecting the risk profile for each vessel unique to each project. The allowance is calculated by multiplying the balance exposed on default by the probability of default and loss given default over the term of the lease. The exposure at default is net of the vessel collateral that is returned on default. With forecasts for counterparty probability of default and loss given default not readily available or supportable for the life of the instrument, annualized rates have been applied based on a 5-year period forecast. A probability weighting has been applied to each period of default over the remaining instrument life.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

We consider all demand and time deposits and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be equivalent to cash. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed based on consideration of whether the balances have short-term maturities and whether the counterparty has an investment grade credit rating, limiting any credit exposure.

Restricted cash and short-term deposits

Restricted cash and short-term deposits

Restricted cash and short-term deposits consist of bank deposits, which may only be used to settle certain pre-arranged loan or lease payments, other claims which requires us to restrict cash, performance bonds related to charters, cash collateral required for certain swaps, and cash held by the variable interest entity (“VIE”). We consider all short-term deposits as held to maturity. These deposits are carried at amortized cost. We place our short-term deposits primarily in fixed term deposits with high credit quality financial institutions. Amounts are presented net of allowances for credit losses, which are assessed based on consideration of whether the balances have short-term maturities and whether the counterparty has an investment grade credit rating, limiting any credit exposure.

Guarantees

Guarantees

Guarantees issued by us, excluding those that are guaranteeing our own performance, are recognized at fair value at the time that the guarantees are issued, and reported in “Other current liabilities” and "Other non-current liabilities". A liability is recognized for an amount corresponding to the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee in connection with an investment in affiliate. If it becomes probable that we will have to perform under a guarantee, we will recognize an additional liability if (and when) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The recognition of fair value is not required for certain guarantees such as the parent's guarantee of a subsidiary's debt to a third party. For those guarantees excluded from the above guidance requiring recognition of the liability for its fair value, financial statement disclosures of such items are made. Financial guarantees are assessed for credit losses and any allowance is presented as a liability for off-balance sheet credit exposures where the balance exceeds the collateral provided over the remaining instrument life. The allowance is assessed at the individual guarantee level, calculated by multiplying the balance exposed on default by the probability of default and loss given default over the term of the guarantee.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires that management make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of material contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In assessing the recoverability of our vessels’ carrying amounts, we make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows, estimates in respect of residual values, charter rates, ship operating expenses and drydocking requirements.

During the period ended September 30, 2020, following the coronavirus ("COVID-19") outbreak and its impact on our operations, we considered whether indicators of impairment existed that could indicate that the carrying amounts of the vessels may not be recoverable or whether changes in circumstances had occurred to warrant a change in the assumptions utilized in the December 31, 2019 impairment tests of our vessels. We concluded no impairment should be recognized on our vessels as of September 30, 2020 however, we will continue to monitor developments in the markets in which we operate for indications that the carrying value of our vessels may not be recoverable.

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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles

The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards that have been issued but not yet adopted:

Standard	Description	Date of Adoption	Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters
ASU 2019-12 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.	The amendment removes certain exceptions previously available and provides some additional calculation rules to help simplify the accounting for income taxes.	January 1, 2021	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.
ASU 2020-04 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.	The amendments provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The applicable expedients for us are in relation to modifications of contracts within the scope of Topic 310, Receivables, Topic 470, Debt, and Topic 842, Leases. This optional guidance may be applied prospectively from any date beginning March 12, 2020 and cannot be applied to modifications that occur after December 31, 2022.	Under evaluation	Under evaluation
ASU 2020-06 Debt with equity and other options (Topic 470) and contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Topic 815).	The amendments simplify the issuer’s accounting for convertible instruments and its application of the equity classification guidance. The new guidance eliminates some of the existing models for assessing convertible instruments, which results in more instruments being recognized as a single unit of account on the balance sheet and expands disclosure requirements. The new guidance simplifies the assessment of contracts in an entity’s own equity and existing EPS guidance in ASC 260.	Under evaluation	No impacts are expected as a result of the adoption of this ASU.

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VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs") (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Sale Leaseback Transactions

The following table gives a summary of the sale and leaseback arrangement, including repurchase options and obligation as of September 30, 2020:

Vessel	Effective from	Sales value (in $ millions)	Subsequent repurchase option (in $ millions)	Subsequent repurchase option date	Repurchase obligation at end of lease term (in $ millions)	End of lease term
Golar Eskimo	November 2015	285.0	202.0	November 2020	128.3	November 2025

Summary of Payment Obligations Under the Bareboat Charter

A summary of our payment obligations under the bareboat charter with Eskimo SPV as of September 30, 2020 is shown below:

(in thousands of $)	2020(1)	2021	2022	2023	2024	After 2024
Golar Eskimo*	5,041	19,749	19,284	18,849	18,511	15,152

(1) For the three months ending December 31, 2020.

*This payment obligation table above includes variable rental payments due under the lease based on an assumed LIBOR plus margin, but excludes the repurchase obligation at the end of the lease term.

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities

The most significant impact of Eskimo SPV’s liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Liabilities
Short-term debt	11,097	11,436
Long-term debt	156,352	169,395

The following table summarizes the financial information of Hilli LLC shown on a 100% basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(in thousands of $)	Balance at September 30, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2019
Balance sheet
Current assets	59,900	54,000
Non-current assets	1,223,490	1,300,065
Current liabilities	(39,423)	(45,106)
Non-current liabilities	(865,580)	(924,578)

*The summarized financial information of Hilli LLC excludes the Hilli LLC lessor VIE's financial information.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	58,276	12,837	26,018	—	97,131	(26,018)	71,113
Vessel operating expenses	(9,627)	(4,388)	(6,048)	—	(20,063)	6,048	(14,015)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,450)	(121)	—	—	(1,571)	—	(1,571)
Administrative expenses(5)	(2,093)	(1,334)	(121)	—	(3,548)	121	(3,427)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	—	—	—	4,600	(4,600)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	49,706	6,994	19,849	—	76,549	(24,449)	52,100
Balance sheet (at end of period):
Total assets (6)	1,048,346	492,294	191,012	309,554	2,041,206	—	2,041,206

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	170,750	42,292	78,054	—	291,096	(78,054)	213,042
Vessel operating expenses	(29,647)	(13,571)	(17,662)	—	(60,880)	17,662	(43,218)
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,698)	(2,416)	—	—	(6,114)	—	(6,114)
Administrative expenses(5)	(6,926)	(4,131)	(373)	—	(11,430)	373	(11,057)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	13,700	—	—	—	13,700	(13,700)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	144,179	22,174	60,019	—	226,372	(73,719)	152,653

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	63,490	12,328	26,018	—	101,836	(26,018)	75,818
Vessel operating expenses	(9,542)	(5,198)	(5,686)	—	(20,426)	5,686	(14,740)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,002)	(683)	—	—	(1,685)	—	(1,685)
Administrative expenses(5)	(1,870)	(1,240)	(223)	—	(3,333)	223	(3,110)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	—	—	—	4,600	(4,600)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	55,676	5,207	20,109	—	80,992	(24,709)	56,283
Balance sheet (at end of period):
Total assets (6)	1,090,228	516,802	196,045	318,558	2,121,633	—	2,121,633

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands of $)	FSRU(1)	LNG Carrier	FLNG(2)	Unallocated(3)	Total Segment Reporting	Elimination(4)	Consolidated Reporting
Statement of operations:
Total operating revenues	181,719	41,370	78,054	—	301,143	(78,054)	223,089
Vessel operating expenses	(31,405)	(15,058)	(17,802)	—	(64,265)	17,802	(46,463)
Voyage and commission expenses	(3,236)	(1,928)	(230)	—	(5,394)	230	(5,164)
Administrative expenses(5)	(6,194)	(4,033)	(730)	—	(10,957)	730	(10,227)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	6,900	—	—	—	6,900	(6,900)	—
Adjusted EBITDA	147,784	20,351	59,292	—	227,427	(66,192)	161,235

(1) Includes revenue relating to operating and service contracts, that is a non-lease component of sales-type leases recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term.

(2) Relates to the effective share of revenues, expenses and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units which we acquired in July 2018 (see note 9). The earnings attributable to our investment in Hilli LLC are reported in the equity in net earnings of affiliate in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations.

(3) Relates to assets not allocated to a segment, but included to reconcile to the total assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(4) Eliminations reverse the effective earnings attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units and the amounts invoiced under the sales-type lease. There are no transactions between reportable segments.

(5) Indirect administrative expenses are allocated to the FSRU and LNG carrier segments based on the number of vessels while administrative expenses for FLNG relates to our effective share of expenses attributable to our 50% ownership of the Hilli Common Units.

(6) Total assets by segment refers to our principal assets being that of our vessels, including the net investment in leased vessel.

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LOSSES ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivatives and Other Financial Items

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019	2020	2019
Mark-to-market gains/(losses) for interest rate swaps	4,768	(10,860)	(41,918)	(53,836)
Net interest (expense)/income on un-designated interest rate swaps	(5,819)	923	(10,440)	5,430
Losses on derivative instruments, net	(1,051)	(9,937)	(52,358)	(48,406)
Amortization of Partnership Guarantee (see note 14)	436	510	1,357	1,579
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on finance lease obligation and related restricted cash	(256)	249	263	(351)
Foreign exchange losses on operations	(53)	(15)	(280)	(23)
Financing arrangement fees and other costs	(156)	(203)	(342)	(448)
Other financial items, net	(29)	541	998	757

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OPERATING LEASES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Operating Lease Income

The components of operating lease income were as follows:

	Three Months Ended    September 30,		Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019		2020	2019
Operating lease income	68,378	73,794		205,409	218,683
Variable lease income	680	—		1,574	1,393
Total operating lease income	69,058	73,794		206,983	220,076

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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in and Advances to Affiliates

The components of our equity method investment in Hilli LLC are as follows:

(in thousands of $)
Equity in net assets of affiliate at January 1, 2020	193,270
Dividend (note 14)	(10,258)
Equity in net earnings of affiliate	8,000
Equity in net assets of affiliate at September 30, 2020	191,012

Schedule of Variable Interest Entities

The most significant impact of Eskimo SPV’s liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Liabilities
Short-term debt	11,097	11,436
Long-term debt	156,352	169,395

The following table summarizes the financial information of Hilli LLC shown on a 100% basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

(in thousands of $)	Balance at September 30, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2019
Balance sheet
Current assets	59,900	54,000
Non-current assets	1,223,490	1,300,065
Current liabilities	(39,423)	(45,106)
Non-current liabilities	(865,580)	(924,578)

*The summarized financial information of Hilli LLC excludes the Hilli LLC lessor VIE's financial information.

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OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Current Assets

(in thousands of $)	Balance at September 30, 2020	Balance at December 31, 2019
Trade receivables	16,513	17,303
Other receivables	16,406	9,807
Prepaid expenses	2,257	2,087
	35,176	29,197

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of the Partnership's Financial Instruments

The carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows:

		September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Fair value  Hierarchy	Carrying  Value	Fair  Value	Carrying  Value	Fair  Value
Non-Derivatives:
Cash and cash equivalents	Level 1	42,263	42,263	47,661	47,661
Restricted cash and short-term deposits	Level 1	181,174	181,174	182,261	182,261
2015 and 2017 Norwegian Bonds (1)	Level 1	(393,017)	(331,236)	(400,000)	(394,715)
Short and long-term debt — floating (2)	Level 2	(759,499)	(759,499)	(822,944)	(822,944)
Obligation under finance lease (2)	Level 2	(118,206)	(118,206)	(122,779)	(122,779)
Derivatives:
Interest rate swaps asset (3) (4)	Level 2	—	—	1,285	1,285
Interest rate swaps liability (3) (4)	Level 2	(76,800)	(76,800)	(36,167)	(36,167)

(1) This pertains to the 2015 and 2017 Norwegian bonds with a carrying value of $393.0 million as of September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $400.0 million), that includes the premium payable at maturity accreted using the effective interest rate method over the instrument term of $3.0 million. This is included under long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the bonds as of September 30, 2020 was $331.2 million (December 31, 2019: $394.7 million), which is 84.28% of their face value (December 31, 2019: 98.68%).

(2) Our short-term and long-term debt and finance lease obligations are recorded at amortized cost in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The long-term debt, in the table above, is presented gross of deferred financing cost of $6.5 million as of September 30, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $6.0 million).

(3)  Derivative liabilities are captured within other current liabilities and derivative assets are generally captured within other current assets and non-current assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

(4)  The fair value of certain derivative instruments is the estimated amount that we would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates, foreign exchange rates, closing quoted market prices and our creditworthiness and that of our counterparties.

Offsetting Assets

However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 would be adjusted as detailed in the following table:

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount
Total asset derivatives	—	—	—	1,285	(1,029)	256
Total liability derivatives	(76,800)	—	(76,800)	(36,167)	1,029	(35,138)

Offsetting Liabilities

However, if we were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of derivatives on a net basis, the amounts presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 would be adjusted as detailed in the following table:

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
(in thousands of $)	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount	Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	Net amount
Total asset derivatives	—	—	—	1,285	(1,029)	256
Total liability derivatives	(76,800)	—	(76,800)	(36,167)	1,029	(35,138)

Interest Rate Swap Transactions

As of September 30, 2020, we had entered into the following interest rate swap transactions involving the payment of fixed rates in exchange for LIBOR as summarized below: 

Instrument  (in thousands of $)	Notional  amount	Maturity Dates			Fixed Interest Rates
Interest rate swaps:
Receiving floating, pay fixed	1,252,287	2021	to	2026	1.12	%	to	2.90%

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Schedule of Related Party Transactions

Net expense from related parties:

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended    September 30,
(in thousands of $)	2020	2019	2020	2019
Transactions with Golar and affiliates:
Management and administrative services fees (a)	(2,215)	(2,448)	(6,324)	(7,195)
Ship management fees (b)	(1,316)	(1,115)	(3,948)	(3,345)
Interest expense on short-term loans (c)	—	—	(285)	—
Distributions with Golar, net (d)	(460)	(3,163)	178	(14,572)

(Payables)/receivables with related parties:

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, balances with related parties consisted of the following:

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Balances due (to)/from Golar and affiliates (c)	(4,278)	2,845
Methane Princess lease security deposit (e)	(149)	2,253
Total	(4,427)	5,098

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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Book Value of the Partnership's Vessels Secured Against Long Term Loans and Capital Leases

Assets pledged

(in thousands of $)	September 30, 2020	December 31, 2019
Carrying value of vessels and equipment secured against long-term loans and finance leases	1,306,238	1,350,301
Carrying value of investment in leased vessel, net secured against long-term loans and finance leases	112,429	114,137
	1,418,667	1,464,438

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EARNINGS/ LOSSES PER UNIT AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculations of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Unit

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings/losses per common unit are presented below:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands of $, except per unit data)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Common unitholders' interest in net income/(loss)	14,054		4,808		(10,398)		(21,213)
Less: distributions paid (1)	(1,400)		(39,844)		(4,200)		(120,065)
Under/(over) distributed earnings	12,654		(35,036)		(14,598)		(141,278)
Basic and diluted:
Weighted average common units outstanding (in thousands)	69,302		69,379		69,302		69,429
Earnings/(losses) per unit (basic and diluted):
Basic and diluted - common unitholders	$	0.20	$	0.07	$	(0.15)	$	(0.31)
Cash distributions declared and paid in the period per common unit(2):	$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.44	$	1.21
Subsequent event: Cash distributions declared and paid per common unit relating to the period(3):	$	0.02	$	0.40	$	0.02	$	0.40

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(1) Refers to distributions made or to be made in relation to the period, irrespective of the declaration and payment dates, and is based on the weighted average number of common units outstanding in the period.

(2) Refers to cash distributions declared and paid during the period.

(3) Refers to cash distributions declared relating to the period and paid subsequent to the period end.

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GENERAL (Details)	Sep. 30, 2020 carrier storage_unit	Dec. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 12, 2018
Golar
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	30.80%	30.60%
Golar GP LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
General partner ownership	2.00%	2.00%
FSRU
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of vessels | storage_unit	6
LNG Carrier
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of vessels | carrier	4
Hilli LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of interests acquired			50.00%	50.00%

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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Jan. 01, 2020
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Allowance for credit loss		$ 0.1
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]	us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member
Investment In Leased Vessel, Net
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Allowance for credit loss		$ 0.1
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Allowance for credit loss			$ 0.5
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Other Current Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Allowance for credit loss			0.3
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Investment In Leased Vessel, Net
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Allowance for credit loss			$ 0.2

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VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs") - NARRATIVE (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) vessel	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) vessel	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Interest expense		$ 17,805	$ 19,764	$ 52,415	$ 61,236
Net cash used in financing activities				(117,327)	(136,160)
Eskimo SPV Agreement | Golar Eskimo
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Interest expense		2,000	1,800	4,500	6,000
Net cash used in financing activities		$ 5,300	$ 4,600	$ 16,900	$ 13,800
Eskimo SPV Agreement | Golar Eskimo | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of vessels | vessel		1		1
Lease term	10 years

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VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs") - SCHEDULE OF SALE LEASEBACK TRANSACTIONS (Details) - Eskimo SPV Agreement - Golar Eskimo - Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 30, 2025	Nov. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Sales value			$ 285.0
Scenario, Forecast
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Subsequent repurchase option		$ 202.0
Repurchase obligation at end of lease term	$ 128.3

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VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs") - PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS (Details) - Golar Eskimo - Eskimo SPV Agreement - Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
2020	$ 5,041
2021	19,749
2022	19,284
2023	18,849
2024	18,511
After 2024	$ 15,152

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VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs") - SCHEDULE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES IMPACTING BALANCE SHEET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Liabilities
Long-term debt	$ 555,772	$ 991,679
Eskimo SPV Agreement | Golar Eskimo
Liabilities
Short-term debt	11,097	11,436
Long-term debt	$ 156,352	$ 169,395

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VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs") VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES ("VIEs") - HILLI LLC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 12, 2018
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Investment in affiliate	$ 191,012	$ 193,270
Hilli LLC
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Investment in affiliate	191,012	$ 193,270
Hilli LLC | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Investment in affiliate	$ 191,000
Hilli LLC
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of interests acquired			50.00%	50.00%
Hilli LLC | Hilli LLC | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of interests acquired				50.00%

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - NARRATIVE (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020 vessel segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
FSRU
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of vessels	6
LNG Carrier
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of vessels	4

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - SCHEDULE BY SEGMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 12, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	$ 71,113	$ 75,818	$ 213,042	$ 223,089
Vessel operating expenses	(14,015)	(14,740)	(43,218)	(46,463)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,571)	(1,685)	(6,114)	(5,164)
Administrative expenses	(3,427)	(3,110)	(11,057)	(10,227)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	0	0	0	0
Adjusted EBITDA	52,100	56,283	152,653	161,235
Total assets	2,041,206	2,121,633	2,041,206	2,121,633	$ 2,105,612
Hilli LLC
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of interests acquired						50.00%	50.00%
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	97,131	101,836	291,096	301,143
Vessel operating expenses	(20,063)	(20,426)	(60,880)	(64,265)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,571)	(1,685)	(6,114)	(5,394)
Administrative expenses	(3,548)	(3,333)	(11,430)	(10,957)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	4,600	13,700	6,900
Adjusted EBITDA	76,549	80,992	226,372	227,427
Total assets	2,041,206	2,121,633	2,041,206	2,121,633
Operating Segments | FSRU
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	58,276	63,490	170,750	181,719
Vessel operating expenses	(9,627)	(9,542)	(29,647)	(31,405)
Voyage and commission expenses	(1,450)	(1,002)	(3,698)	(3,236)
Administrative expenses	(2,093)	(1,870)	(6,926)	(6,194)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	4,600	4,600	13,700	6,900
Adjusted EBITDA	49,706	55,676	144,179	147,784
Total assets	1,048,346	1,090,228	1,048,346	1,090,228
Operating Segments | LNG Carrier
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	12,837	12,328	42,292	41,370
Vessel operating expenses	(4,388)	(5,198)	(13,571)	(15,058)
Voyage and commission expenses	(121)	(683)	(2,416)	(1,928)
Administrative expenses	(1,334)	(1,240)	(4,131)	(4,033)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	0	0	0	0
Adjusted EBITDA	6,994	5,207	22,174	20,351
Total assets	492,294	516,802	492,294	516,802
Operating Segments | FLNG
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	26,018	26,018	78,054	78,054
Vessel operating expenses	(6,048)	(5,686)	(17,662)	(17,802)
Voyage and commission expenses	0	0	0	(230)
Administrative expenses	(121)	(223)	(373)	(730)
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	0	0	0	0
Adjusted EBITDA	19,849	20,109	60,019	59,292
Total assets	191,012	196,045	191,012	196,045
Unallocated
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	0	0	0	0
Vessel operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Voyage and commission expenses	0	0	0	0
Administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	0	0	0	0
Adjusted EBITDA	0	0	0	0
Total assets	309,554	318,558	309,554	318,558
Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total operating revenues	(26,018)	(26,018)	(78,054)	(78,054)
Vessel operating expenses	6,048	5,686	17,662	17,802
Voyage and commission expenses	0	0	0	230
Administrative expenses	121	223	373	730
Amount invoiced under sales-type lease	(4,600)	(4,600)	(13,700)	(6,900)
Adjusted EBITDA	(24,449)	(24,709)	(73,719)	(66,192)
Total assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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LOSSES ON DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS, NET - SCHEDULE OF OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	$ (1,051)	$ (9,937)	$ (52,358)	$ (48,406)
Amortization of partnership guarantee	436	510	1,357	1,579
Foreign exchange gains (losses)			263	(351)
Financing arrangement fees and other costs	(156)	(203)	(342)	(448)
Other financial items, net	(29)	541	998	757
Capital lease obligation and related Restricted Cash
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Foreign exchange gains (losses)	(256)	249	263	(351)
Interest Rate Swap
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	4,768	(10,860)	(41,918)	(53,836)
Net Interest Income (Expense) within Derivative Financial Instruments | Interest Rate Swap
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	(5,819)	923	(10,440)	5,430
Other Non-Operating Expense
Component of Other Income (Expense), Nonoperating [Line Items]
Foreign exchange gains (losses)	$ (53)	$ (15)	$ (280)	$ (23)

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TAXATION (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Provision for certain immaterial risks	$ 6,200,000		$ 6,200,000		$ 4,600,000
Jordan | Foreign Tax Authority
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net deferred tax liability	12,200,000		12,200,000		$ 10,600,000
Deferred tax charge related to depreciation	500,000	$ 500,000	1,600,000	$ 1,500,000
Deferred tax expense related to new solidarity tax	$ 0	$ 1,400,000	$ 0	$ 1,400,000

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OPERATING LEASES - OPERATING LEASE INCOME (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease income	$ 68,378	$ 73,794	$ 205,409	$ 218,683
Variable lease income	680	0	1,574	1,393
Total operating lease income	$ 69,058	$ 73,794	$ 206,983	$ 220,076

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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Underlying Equity in Net Assets [Roll Forward]
Equity in net assets of affiliate at January 1, 2020			$ 193,270
Equity in net earnings of affiliate	$ 3,277	$ 1,181	8,000	$ 2,773
Equity in net assets of affiliate at September 30, 2020	191,012		191,012
Hilli LLC
Underlying Equity in Net Assets [Roll Forward]
Equity in net assets of affiliate at January 1, 2020			193,270
Dividend			(10,258)
Equity in net assets of affiliate at September 30, 2020	$ 191,012		$ 191,012

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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATE - SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF HILLI LLC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 139,697	$ 133,299
Current liabilities	(729,060)	(309,154)
Hilli LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	59,900	54,000
Non-current assets	1,223,490	1,300,065
Current liabilities	(39,423)	(45,106)
Non-current liabilities	$ (865,580)	$ (924,578)

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OTHER CURRENT ASSETS - SCHEDULE OF OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Other receivables	$ 16,406	$ 9,807
Prepaid expenses	2,257	2,087
Other current assets	35,176	29,197
Trade receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 16,513	$ 17,303

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OTHER CURRENT ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount expected to be recovered	$ 15,100,000	$ 8,200,000
Allowance for credit loss	100,000
Other Current Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Accrued withholding and payroll taxes, current	15,100,000	$ 8,200,000
Other Current Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Accrued interest	$ 0

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DEBT (Details)	1 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($) vessel	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	May 05, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total long-term debt outstanding		$ 1,146,000,000.0		$ 1,216,900,000
Deferred financing costs		6,500,000		6,000,000.0
Senior Secured Credit Facility | $800 Million Facility
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 800,000,000.0
Number of vessels as collateral | vessel	7
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		18,200,000		23,600,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, balloon payment to be paid	$ 378,000,000.0
Senior Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit | $800 Million Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%
Norwegian Bond Amendments
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Dividends payable, amount per share, allowable under bond amendment | $ / shares			$ 0.0808
Norwegian Bond Amendments | Extended Bonds
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt instrument, allowable amount under bond amendment			$ 25,000,000.0
$800 Million Facility
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross		$ 529,000,000.0		$ 568,000,000.0

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INVESTMENT IN LEASED VESSEL, NET (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Current portion of investment in leased vessel, net	$ 2,490,000		$ 2,490,000		$ 2,308,000
Investment in leased vessel, net	109,939,000		109,939,000		$ 111,829,000
Allowance for credit loss	100,000		$ 100,000
Termination period			3 years
Investment In Leased Vessel, Net
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Allowance for credit loss	100,000		$ 100,000
Accrued interest	0		0
Leased Vessel
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposition				$ 4,200,000
Amount invoiced under sales-type finance lease	$ 4,000,000.0	$ 4,100,000	$ 12,000,000.0	$ 5,400,000

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - CARRYING VALUE AND ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE OF THE PARTNERSHIP'S FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Non-Derivatives:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 42,263	$ 47,661	$ 51,961	$ 96,648
Restricted cash and short-term deposits	57,143	46,333	$ 48,743	$ 31,330
2015 and 2017 Norwegian Bonds	(1,146,000)	(1,216,900)
Derivatives:
Derivative asset	0	1,285
Derivative liability	76,800	36,167
Deferred financing costs	6,500	6,000
Carrying  Value | Level 1
Non-Derivatives:
Cash and cash equivalents	42,263	47,661
Restricted cash and short-term deposits	181,174	182,261
Carrying  Value | Level 1 | Norwegian Bonds
Non-Derivatives:
2015 and 2017 Norwegian Bonds	(393,017)	(400,000)
Derivatives:
Premium payable at maturity accreted	3,000
Carrying  Value | Level 2
Non-Derivatives:
Short and long-term debt - floating	(759,499)	(822,944)
Obligation under finance lease	(118,206)	(122,779)
Carrying  Value | Level 2 | Interest Rate Swap
Derivatives:
Derivative asset	0	1,285
Derivative liability	(76,800)	(36,167)
Fair  Value | Level 1
Non-Derivatives:
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value	42,263	47,661
Restricted cash and short-term deposits, fair value	181,174	182,261
Fair  Value | Level 1 | Norwegian Bonds
Non-Derivatives:
2015 and 2017 Norwegian Bonds, fair value	$ (331,236)	$ (394,715)
Derivatives:
Fair value of high yield bonds of face value	84.28%	98.68%
Fair  Value | Level 2
Non-Derivatives:
Short and long-term debt - floating, fair value	$ (759,499)	$ (822,944)
Obligation under finance lease	(118,206)	(122,779)
Fair  Value | Level 2 | Interest Rate Swap
Derivatives:
Derivative asset	0	1,285
Derivative liability	$ (76,800)	$ (36,167)

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - SCHEDULE OF OFFSETTING DERIVATIVE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Total asset derivatives
Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	$ 0	$ 1,285
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	0	(1,029)
Net amount	0	256
Total liability derivatives
Gross amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet	(76,800)	(36,167)
Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheet subject to netting agreements	0	1,029
Net amount	$ (76,800)	$ (35,138)

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - NARRATIVE (Details) - Interest Rate Swap - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative [Line Items]
Initial cash collateral	$ 2.5
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	$ 29.4	$ 14.8

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - INTEREST RATE SWAP TRANSACTIONS (Details) - Interest Rate Swap $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional  amount	$ 1,252,287
Minimum
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed Interest Rates	1.12%
Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed Interest Rates	2.90%

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - SCHEDULE OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - Golar and Affiliates - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Related Party Transaction
Management and administrative services fees	$ (2,215,000)	$ (2,448,000)	$ (6,324,000)	$ (7,195,000)
Distributions with Golar, net	(460,000)	(3,163,000)	178,000	(14,572,000)
Ship management fees
Related Party Transaction
Fees and expenses	(1,316,000)	(1,115,000)	(3,948,000)	(3,345,000)
Interest Expense On Short-Term Credit Facility
Related Party Transaction
Fees and expenses	$ 0	$ 0	$ (285,000)	$ 0

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - SCHEDULE OF RELATED PARTY BALANCES (Details) - Golar LNG Limited - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction
Total due (to)/from related parties	$ (4,427)	$ 5,098
Balances due (to)/from Golar and affiliates
Related Party Transaction
Total due (to)/from related parties	(4,278)	2,845
Methane Princess lease security deposit movements
Related Party Transaction
Total due (to)/from related parties	$ (149)	$ 2,253

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - NARRATIVE (Details)			1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 28, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 09, 2015 USD ($) quarterly_payment	May 31, 2020 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2018	Jul. 12, 2018
Related Party Transaction
Repayments of debt									$ 113,445,000	$ 63,853,000
Distributions paid									40,506,000	95,021,000
Debt guarantee							$ 405,800,000		$ 405,800,000
Golar Management
Related Party Transaction
Management fee (percentage)									5.00%
Required notice for termination of management service agreement (in days)									120 days
Golar Management | Ship management fees
Related Party Transaction
Required notice for termination of management service agreement (in days)									30 days
Golar LNG Limited
Related Party Transaction
Distributions paid							500,000	$ 9,200,000	$ 10,100,000	27,500,000
Golar, Keppel, and B&V
Related Party Transaction
Reimbursement percent									50.00%
Reimbursement threshold									$ 32,400,000
Withholding taxes threshold									$ 4,200,000
Maximum exposure period									8 years
Maximum reimbursement							20,000,000		$ 20,000,000
Fortune Lianjiang Shipping | Golar Hilli LLC
Related Party Transaction
Covenant, free liquid assets	$ 30,000,000
Covenant, net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio, maximum	6.5
Covenant, consolidated tangible net worth	$ 123,950,000
Hilli LLC
Related Party Transaction
Business acquisition, percentage of interests acquired												50.00%	50.00%
Affiliated Entity | PT Pesona
Related Party Transaction
Agency expense							100,000	100,000	400,000	400,000
Golar LNG Limited | Ship management fees
Related Party Transaction
Interest paid							(1,316,000)	(1,115,000)	(3,948,000)	(3,345,000)
Golar LNG Limited | Interest Expense On Short-Term Credit Facility
Related Party Transaction
Interest paid							0	0	(285,000)	0
Other Current Liabilities
Related Party Transaction
Guarantees, fair value							1,600,000		1,600,000
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Related Party Transaction
Guarantees, fair value							5,400,000		5,400,000
Hilli Facility | Hilli LLC
Related Party Transaction
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 960,000,000
Basis spread on variable rate		3.95%
Long-term debt, term		10 years
Number of quarterly repayments | quarterly_payment		40
Percentage of quarterly repayments of construction costs		1.375%
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Golar LNG Limited | Revolving Credit Facility
Related Party Transaction
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 25,000,000.0
Proceeds from related party debt			$ 15,000,000.0
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Golar LNG Limited | Revolving Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Related Party Transaction
Basis spread on variable rate			5.00%
Golar Borrowings February Two Thousand Twenty | Golar LNG Limited
Related Party Transaction
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 25,000,000.0
Repayments of debt				$ 5,000,000.0	$ 20,000,000.0
Golar Borrowings February Two Thousand Twenty | Golar LNG Limited | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Related Party Transaction
Basis spread on variable rate						5.00%
Interest Rate Swap
Related Party Transaction
Notional  amount							1,252,287,000		1,252,287,000
Interest Rate Swap | Hilli LLC
Related Party Transaction
Notional  amount											$ 480,000,000.0
Hilli LLC
Related Party Transaction
Cash distributions declared							0	6,000,000.0	10,300,000	12,900,000
Hilli LLC | Golar, Keppel, and B&V
Related Party Transaction
Operating expense reimbursement							0	$ 800,000	300,000	$ 800,000
Golar, Keppel, and B&V
Related Party Transaction
Reimbursement threshold									39,500,000
Withholding taxes threshold									5,200,000
Maximum reimbursement							$ 20,000,000		$ 20,000,000
PT Pesona
Related Party Transaction
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners							51.00%		51.00%

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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) £ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) lease	Sep. 30, 2020 GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Assets pledged	$ 1,418,667,000		$ 1,464,438,000
Leases subject to tax lease | lease	1
Accrued gain (loss) on terminated contracts	$ 1,500,000
Foreign Tax Authority | Indonesia | NR Satu Related Claim
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss	24,000,000.0
Foreign Tax Authority | Indonesia | Land And Building Tax Assessments
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss			3,800,000
Vessels And Equipment
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Assets pledged	1,306,238,000		1,350,301,000
Net Investment In Leased Vessel
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Assets pledged	112,429,000		$ 114,137,000
Methane Princess | Minimum | Foreign Tax Authority | UNITED KINGDOM
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss	0
Methane Princess | Maximum | Foreign Tax Authority | UNITED KINGDOM
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate of possible loss	$ 32,000,000	£ 24.0

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EARNINGS/ LOSSES PER UNIT AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Earnings/(losses) per unit (basic and diluted):
Cash distributions declared and paid in the period per unit (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ 0.40	$ 0.44	$ 1.21
Subsequent event: Cash distributions declared and paid per unit relating to the period (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ 0.40	$ 0.02	$ 0.40
Ownership interest by third party (percentage)	69.20%		69.20%
Common unitholders
Distribution Made to Limited Partner
Common unitholders’ interest in net income/(loss)	$ 14,054	$ 4,808	$ (10,398)	$ (21,213)
Less: distributions paid	(1,400)	(39,844)	(4,200)	(120,065)
Under/(over) distributed earnings	$ 12,654	$ (35,036)	$ (14,598)	$ (141,278)
Basic and diluted:
Weighted average units outstanding (in shares)	69,302	69,379	69,302	69,429
Earnings/(losses) per unit (basic and diluted):
Basic and diluted - common unitholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	$ 0.07	$ (0.15)	$ (0.31)

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - USD ($)			1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 14, 2020	Nov. 06, 2020	Nov. 30, 2020	May 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Subsequent Event
Distributions paid					$ 40,506,000	$ 95,021,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Golar LNG Limited
Subsequent Event
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity				$ 25,000,000.0
Proceeds from related party debt				$ 15,000,000.0
Subsequent Event | Revolving Credit Facility | Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility | Golar LNG Limited
Subsequent Event
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 15,000,000.0
Proceeds from related party debt			$ 5,000,000.0
Basis spread on variable rate			5.00%
Common Stock | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Cash distribution (in dollars per share)		$ 0.0202
Distributions paid		$ 1,400,000
Series A Preferred Stock | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Cash distribution (in dollars per share)	$ 0.546875
Distributions paid	$ 3,000,000.0