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           Organization and Nature of Operations (Details) (Chenier Partners [Member]) 
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           Dec. 31, 2011 
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           Chenier Partners [Member] 
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| Ownership Interest | 88.80% | 
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- Definition 
          Ownership Interest In Limited Partnership No definition available. 
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