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LNG Inventory (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Inventory, Net [Abstract] | |||
| LNG inventory | 1,995,000 | 326,000 | |
| Inventory, Net | $ 6,562,000 | $ 1,212,000 | |
| Inventory Adjustments | $ 11,000,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 3,500,000 |
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LNG inventory No definition available.
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- Definition
Certain changes made in the current period to the value and amount of inventory reported. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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