Golar LNG Partners LP Fourth Quarter 2012 Cash Distribution

Golar LNG Partners LP (NASDAQ: GMLP) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash distribution with respect to the quarter ended December 31, 2012 of $0.50 per unit. This represents an increase of $0.025 per unit or 5.3 percent from the third quarter of 2012 cash distribution and reflects the full accretive value of the acquisition of Golar Grand which was completed in November 2012. This cash distribution will be paid on February 14, 2013 to all unitholders of record as of the close of business on February 1, 2013. Forward Looking Statements. This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management's control. Factors that can affect future results are discussed in the registration statement filed by Golar LNG Partners LP with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is available via the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Golar LNG Partners LP undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect new information or events. Golar LNG Partners LP Hamilton, Bermuda January 23, 2013 This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Golar LNG Partners L.P. via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1672592]