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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ (20,666) $ (8,740)
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (20,666) (8,740)
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (19,148) 0
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (19,148) 0
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (327,342) (104,999)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (327,342) (104,999)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 19,965 32,467
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (2,850) 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 381 (25)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 22,434 32,492
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (12,350) 1,053
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (1,443) 0
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (10,907) 1,053
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 (66)
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 (66)
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
FX Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 160 0
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 160 0
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ 0 $ 0