Completion of Acquisition of Golar Maria

Golar LNG Partners LP (NASDAQ: GMLP) (the "Partnership") announced today, further to its announcement on January 30, 2013, that it has completed its acquisition of interests in the company that owns and operates the LNG Carrier Golar Maria from Golar LNG Limited ("Golar LNG") for a purchase price of $215.0 million. In connection with this transaction the Partnership will assume $89.5 million of bank debt in respect of the Golar Maria with the balance of the purchase price to be funded using the proceeds of its recent equity offerings, which closed on February 5, 2013. Hamilton, Bermuda February 7, 2013 Investor relations enquiries: Golar Management Limited Graham Robjohns - + 44 207 063 7900 Stuart Buchanan - + 44 207 063 7900 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#1676584]