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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, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 0 $ (2) $ 2 $ (3)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] (237) (1,098) (454) (1,539)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] (4) 55 103 136
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (3) (4) 8 (3)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2],[3] (5,508) (2,444) (10,008) (2,848)
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 54 $ 11 $ 121 $ 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.
[3] Includes amounts recorded related to natural gas supply contracts that CCL had with a related party. The agreement ceased to be considered a related party agreement during 2021, as discussed in Note 12—Related Party Transactions.