Cheniere Energy, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 item	Sep. 30, 2014	Feb. 01, 2013 2011 Incentive Plan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 2011 Incentive Plan [Member]	Feb. 01, 2013 2011 Incentive Plan [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 2011 Incentive Plan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Minimum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number	4
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized				35.0	35.0	10.0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized			25
Period in Which Unawarded Shares Issuances May be Submitted for Stockholder Vote After Court Approval							90 days
Maximum Number of Shares That May Be Granted to Chief Executive Officer		1
Memorandum Of Understanding Settlement Submission for Court Approval Period								60 days