Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule I - Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Disclosures of Non-Cash Transactions (Details)

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Schedule I - Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Disclosures of Non-Cash Transactions (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Gain on sale of limited partnership investment $ 0 $ 0 $ (128,330)
Parent [Member]
     
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Gain on sale of limited partnership investment $ 344,937 [1] $ 174,201 [1] $ 54,308 [1]
[1] Amounts represent equity losses of affiliates not funded by Cheniere.