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           Cheniere Energy Partners LP (Details) (USD $) 
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        12 Months Ended | 
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           Dec. 31, 2011 
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| Other Ownership Interests [Line Items] | |
| Subordinate units held | 135,383,831 | 
| Common units held | 11,963,488 | 
| Initial quarterly distribution | $ 0.425 | 
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           Chenier Partners [Member] 
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| Other Ownership Interests [Line Items] | |
| Ownership Interest In Limited Partnership | 88.80% | 
| General partner interest | 2.00% | 
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           Subordinated Units [Member] | Chenier Partners [Member] 
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| Other Ownership Interests [Line Items] | |
| Limited partner interest, percentage | 81.00% | 
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