Cheniere Energy, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Property, Plant and Equipment Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)

Property, Plant and Equipment Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 4,893,605	$ 3,282,305
LNG terminal costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization	263,977	235,275
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,885,167	3,273,516
LNG terminal [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,233,776	2,233,595
LNG terminal construction-in-process [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,909,974	1,269,798
LNG site and related costs, net [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	5,394	5,398
Oil and Gas Properties [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,933	3,917
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization	3,279	3,209
Property, plant and equipment, net	654	708
Fixed assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization	27,555	25,918
Property, plant and equipment, net	7,784	8,081
Computer and office equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	7,563	7,014
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	4,163	4,057
Computer Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	13,012	13,012
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	7,239	6,989
Other Fixed Assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 3,362	$ 2,927

- Definition

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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- Definition

Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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- Definition

Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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