Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Non-Controlling Interest (Details)

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Non-Controlling Interest (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]          
Non-controlling interest $ 2,482,361   $ 2,482,361   $ 2,660,375
Distributions and dividends to non-controlling interest holders     (59,478)    
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (15,219) (21,659) (118,536) (38,323)  
Other Increases (Decreases) in Noncontrolling Interest     25    
Cheniere Energy Partners, LP [Member]
         
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]          
Distributions and dividends to non-controlling interest holders     (57,522)    
Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC [Member]
         
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]          
Distributions and dividends to non-controlling interest holders     $ (1,981)