| Debt - Convertible Notes (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 
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| Debt, Minimum Historical Debt Service Coverage Ratio And Projected Debt Service Coverage Ratio | unit | 1.25 | 
| 2045 Cheniere Convertible Senior Notes [Member] | |
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| Repayments of Debt | $ | $ 625 | 
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