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Debt and Debt-Related Parties Senior Notes (Details)

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Debt and Debt-Related Parties Senior Notes (Details) (Sabine Pass LNG, LP [Member], Senior Notes [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Nov. 30, 2006
Nov. 30, 2006
2013 Senior Notes [Member]
Sep. 30, 2008
2016 Senior Notes [Member]
Nov. 30, 2006
2016 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 2,215.5       $ 2,032.0 $ 550.0   $ 1,482.0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage           7.25%   7.50%
Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings             183.5  
Redemption of Debt Instrument, Percentage         100.00%      
Percentage of debt principal         1.00%      
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate         0.50%      
Debt Instrument, Deposit Requirement, Percentage     0.16667% 0.16667%        
Semi-annual interest payment 82.4     82.4        
Debt Instrument, Fixed Charge, Coverage Ratio     2 2        
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid $ 69.4 $ 75.2