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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 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Rate
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]                
Principal amount of debt         $ 2,032.0 $ 550.0   $ 1,482.0
Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage           7.25%   7.50%
Additional amount of debt issued during period             183.5  
Percentage of debt principal that could be redeemed (percent)         100.00%      
Percentage of debt principal (percent)         1.00%      
Basis spread on debt instrument variable rate (percent)         0.50%      
Deposit requirement on debt instrument (percent)       16.667%        
Semi-annual interest payment 82.4              
Fixed charge coverage ratio       2        
Distributions made during period   $ 146.7 $ 155.6