Variable Interest Entity (Details) - Cheniere Holdings [Member] |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 80.10% | 80.10% |
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| Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 25.00% |
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