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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ 27 $ 21
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 27 21
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 43 (32)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 43 (32)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 10 55
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 2
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 10
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 10 43
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (6) (8)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (9) (13)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 3 5
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
FX Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (4) (1)
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (4) (1)
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ 0 $ 0