Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Organization and Nature of Operations (Details)

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Organization and Nature of Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Sabine Pass LNG terminal [Member]
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Organization and nature of operations [Line Items]      
Total long-term debt, (including affiliate), net of discount $ 2,167,113 $ 2,474,711  
Storage capacity     16.9
Volume of vessel     265,000
Regasification capacity     4.0
Train nominal capacity 4.5