Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Derivatives Activity (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Derivatives Activity (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives and Physical LNG Trading Derivative - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of period $ 241 $ 138 $ (29)
Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses):      
Included in cost of sales (4,305) 156 (77)
Purchases and settlements:      
Purchases (1) 5 199
Settlements 29 (65) 44
Transfers into Level 3, net [1] 0 7 1
Balance, end of period (4,036) 241 138
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (4,305) $ 156 $ (77)
[1] Transferred into Level 3 as a result of unobservable market, or out of Level 3 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.