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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ (2) $ (15) $ (1) $ (138)
CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net 0 (10) 0 (95)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] (379) (34) (441) 106
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] 53 34 81 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] 0 (13) 1 (14)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (341) (62) (404) 475
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ (5) $ 2 $ 16 $ 27
[1] Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.
[2] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.