Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Footnote (Details)

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Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Footnote (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Issuance of stock to acquire additional interest in Cheniere Holdings $ 0    
Parent Company [Member]      
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Non-cash capital contributions [1] (517,259) $ (907,370) $ (558,209)
Non-cash capital contribution from subsidiaries for forgiveness of debt 150,895 0 0
Non-cash capital distribution to subsidiaries for forgiveness of debt (867,840) 0 0
Issuance of stock to acquire additional interest in Cheniere Holdings $ 93,575 $ 0 $ 0
[1] Amounts represent equity losses of affiliates.