Cheniere Energy, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value Inputs - Quantitative Information (Details) - Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Tecniques [Line Items]
Net Fair Value Asset	$ 138,000,000
Minimum [Member] \| Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Tecniques [Line Items]
Significant Unobservable Inputs Range	$ (0.718)
Minimum [Member] \| Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Tecniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage	86.00%
Maximum [Member] \| Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Tecniques [Line Items]
Significant Unobservable Inputs Range	$ 0.058
Maximum [Member] \| Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Tecniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage	213.00%