Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Cash equivalents maturity period 3 months    
Advanced capacity reservation fees amortization period 10 years    
Retained percentage of LNG delivered 2.00%    
Number of impairments 0 0 0
Goodwill 76,819 76,819 76,819
Property lease term 90 years    
Stock options, warrants and unvested stock [Member]
     
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 2.4 5.8 9.0
Common Shares [Member]
     
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 7.5 7.5 59.2