|
Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
|---|---|---|
|
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
|
||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | $ 15,059 | $ 84,639 |
|
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]
|
||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (219) | (171) |
|
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member] | Prepaid Expenses And Other [Member]
|
||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (219) | (171) |
|
Fuel Derivatives [Member]
|
||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (144) | 126 |
|
Fuel Derivatives [Member] | Prepaid Expenses And Other [Member]
|
||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (144) | 126 |
|
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Noncurrent Derivative Assets [Member]
|
||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value | 32,161 | 98,123 |
|
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
|
||
| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value | $ (17,102) | $ (13,484) |