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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Fixed assets [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation expense | $ 0.7 | $ 0.8 | $ 2.7 | $ 1.6 |
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Sabine Pass LNG terminal [Member] | LNG terminal costs [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation expense | 10.5 | 10.7 | 21.1 | 21.4 |
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Creole Trail LNG [Member] | Natural gas pipeline costs [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Depreciation expense | $ 3.7 | $ 3.8 | $ 7.4 | $ 7.5 |