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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
MMBTU in Millions
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
May. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2015
USD ($)
MMBTU
Sep. 30, 2014
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2015
USD ($)
MMBTU
Sep. 30, 2014
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Asset transfers into level 3       $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Asset transfers out of level 3       $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Purchase Agreements | MMBTU       2,156.6   2,156.6  
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative, Notional Amount | MMBTU       1,244.1   1,244.1  
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Minimum [Member]              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative, Term of Contract           1 year  
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative, Term of Contract           7 years  
SPL [Member] | 2013 SPL Credit Facilities [Member]              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net   $ 1,800,000,000 $ 2,100,000,000        
SPL [Member] | SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative Loss, Net   $ 34,700,000 $ 9,300,000        
CCH [Member] | CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]              
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]              
Derivative, Term of Contract           7 years  
Contingency and syndication premiums $ 50,100,000