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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
tbtu
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries $ 3,000
SPL, CCL, and CCL Stage III [Member] | Natural Gas Supply Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period 15 years
SPL and CCL | Bechtel EPC Contracts [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Contract termination convenience penalty $ 30
SPL and CCL | Natural Gas Transportation Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period 20 years
SPL [Member] | EPC Contract, Train Six [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount $ 2,500
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Incurred To Date $ 1,900
SPL [Member] | Natural Gas Supply Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts | tbtu 4,950
SPL [Member] | Natural Gas Storage Service Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period 10 years
CCL [Member] | EPC Contract, Train Three [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount $ 2,400
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Incurred To Date $ 2,400
CCL [Member] | Natural Gas Supply Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts | tbtu 2,938
CCL [Member] | Natural Gas Storage Service Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period 5 years
CCL Stage III [Member] | Natural Gas Supply Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]  
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts | tbtu 2,361