Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 43 $ 3 $ (16)
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net 14 6 12
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net 0 (2) (6)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] (25) (44) (4)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (1) 0 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (100) (24) 42
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net 18 (1) 0
FX Derivatives [Member] | Other income [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 0 $ 0 $ (1)
[1] Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.
[2] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.