Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Liquidity (Details)

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Liquidity (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]          
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents $ 214,995   $ 459,160 $ 131,312 $ 74,161
Currrent restricted cash and cash equivalents 500,711   102,165    
Current debt, net of discount $ 0 $ 0 $ 492,724    
Cheniere Partners
         
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]          
Ownership interest (percent) 66.40%