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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fuel Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Term Gas Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Contingent Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ 0us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsLiabilitiesAtFairValueNet
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