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Document and Entity Information Document

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3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Apr. 29, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CHENIERE ENERGY INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000003570  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   235,503,063