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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
May 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2017
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Notional Amount $ 29     $ 29  
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Notional Amount 4,700     $ 4,700  
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Minimum [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Derivative, Term of Contract       1 year  
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Derivative, Term of Contract       8 years  
FX Derivatives [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Notional Amount 186     $ 186 $ 27
CCH [Member] | CCH Credit Facility [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net   $ 1,400      
CCH [Member] | CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Derivative Gain (Loss), Net $ 5 $ (13)      
SPL [Member] | SPL Credit Facilities [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net     $ 1,600    
SPL [Member] | SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]          
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]          
Derivative Gain (Loss), Net     $ (7)