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Document and Entity Information Parenthetical
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jul. 25, 2011
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name CHENIERE ENERGY INC,  
Entity Central Index Key 0000003570  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   82,722,458