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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 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ (2) $ 0 $ (3) $ (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 0 0 (95)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] (1,098) 13 (1,539) 119
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] 55 (5) 136 (5)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (4) 21 (3) 7
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (2,444) (103) (2,848) 372
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 11 $ (5) $ 27 $ 22
[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.