Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
MMBTU in Millions
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
May. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
MMBTU
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Asset transfers into level 3       $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Asset transfers out of level 3       $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Derivative, Notional Amount | MMBTU       1,240.5    
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Derivative, Term of Contract       1 year    
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Derivative, Term of Contract       7 years    
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Derivative, Notional Amount | MMBTU       0.0    
SPL [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Purchase Agreements | MMBTU       2,154.2    
SPL [Member] | 2013 SPL Credit Facilities [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net   $ 1,800,000,000 $ 2,100,000,000      
SPL [Member] | SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Derivative Loss, Net   $ 34,700,000 $ 9,300,000      
CCH [Member] | CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Derivative, Term of Contract       7 years    
Contingency and syndication premiums $ 50,100,000