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Financial Instruments - Fair Value and Settlements of Derivatives (Details)

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Financial Instruments - Fair Value and Settlements of Derivatives (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss) $ 83,448 $ 58 $ (2,251)
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]
      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss) (449) 995 2,475
Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member] | LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]
      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss) 476 0 0
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives [Member] | Fuel Derivatives [Member]
      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss) 182 (622) (2,251)
Revenues [Member] | Fuel Derivatives [Member]
      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss) $ 99 $ 0 $ 0