Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Cheniere LNG Terminals, LLC [Member] - Parallax Enterprises [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions  | 
Mar. 11, 2016  | 
Dec. 31, 2015  | 
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
| Secured notes receivable | $ 46 | |
| Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 400 | 
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