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Debt and Debt-Related Parties Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details)

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Debt and Debt-Related Parties Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Total $ 2,185,500
2013 0
2014 to 2015 0
2016 to 2017 1,665,500
Thereafter 520,000
Senior Notes
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Total 1,665,500
2013 0
2014 to 2015 0
2016 to 2017 1,665,500
Thereafter 0
Loans Payable [Member] | 2020 Notes
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Total 420,000
2013 0
2014 to 2015 0
2016 to 2017 0
Thereafter 420,000
Liquefaction Credit Facility | Liquefaction Credit Facility [Member]
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Total 100,000
2013 0
2014 to 2015 0
2016 to 2017 0
Thereafter $ 100,000