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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Derivative, Notional Amount     $ 29  
FX Derivatives [Member]        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Derivative, Notional Amount     7 $ 11
SPL [Member] | 2015 SPL Credit Facilities [Member]        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net   $ 1,600 $ 1,600  
SPL [Member] | SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Derivative Loss, Net   $ 7    
CCH [Member] | 2015 CCH Credit Facility [Member]        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net $ 1,400      
CCH [Member] | CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Derivative Loss, Net $ 13