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

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ (2) $ (11)
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 2 (10)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 1 (160)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues (losses) [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net (6) 5
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [1] (39) (4)
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues (losses) [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ 0 $ (2)
[1] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.