Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Debt Issuance Costs (Details)

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Debt Issuance Costs (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt issuance costs, net $ 220,949 $ 33,356
Deferred Issuance Costs 251,944  
Accumulated Amortization (30,995)  
Net Costs 220,949  
Liquefaction Credit Facility [Member]
    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Deferred Finance Costs, Amortization Period 7 years  
2016 Senior Notes [Member]
    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Deferred Finance Costs, Amortization Period 10 years  
2020 Notes
    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Deferred Finance Costs, Amortization Period 8 years  
Liquefaction Credit Facility | Liquefaction Credit Facility [Member]
    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Deferred Issuance Costs 212,795  
Accumulated Amortization (12,728)  
Net Costs 200,067  
Senior Notes | 2016 Senior Notes [Member]
    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Deferred Issuance Costs 30,057  
Accumulated Amortization (18,030)  
Net Costs 12,027  
Loans Payable [Member] | 2020 Notes
    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Deferred Issuance Costs 9,092  
Accumulated Amortization (237)  
Net Costs $ 8,855