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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Marketing and trading revenues (losses)      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ (407) $ (1,298) $ (350)
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Operating and maintenance expense      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 2,065 1,389 658
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Operating and maintenance expense      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [1] 32,503 342 0
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Marketing and trading revenues (losses)      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 1,053 0 0
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (41,722) (119,401) 88,596
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ (161,917) $ 0 $ 0
[1] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.