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Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Interest Rate Derivatives by Balance Sheet Location (Details)

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Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Interest Rate Derivatives by Balance Sheet Location (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Non-current Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value $ 0 $ 21,290
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Non-current Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value 21,978 5,134
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value $ 1,077 $ 0
Liquefaction Credit Facility [Member] | Liquefaction Credit Facility
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives 75.00%  
Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member] | Liquefaction Credit Facility [Member] | Liquefaction Credit Facility
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Percentage of Debt Hedged by Interest Rate Derivatives 75.00%