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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, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain, net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 8 $ 2
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain, net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net 69 1
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain, net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net 0 (2)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] 7 (6)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (50) (39)
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net $ (3) $ 0
[1] Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.
[2] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.