Cheniere Energy, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Payments Due	$ 3,800
Maximum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	15 years
SPL and CCL \| Natural Gas Supply Agreements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period	15 years
SPL and CCL \| Natural Gas Transportation Agreements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period	20 years
SPL and CCL \| Natural Gas Storage Service Agreements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period	10 years
SPL [Member] \| Partial TUA Assignment Agreement and Other Agreements
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount	$ 1,400
CCL [Member] \| Bechtel EPC Contract Corpus Christi Stage 3
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount	5,700
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$ 2,900

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