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

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 0 $ 3 $ (2) $ (13)
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net 1 7 0 (13)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net (3) 20 (35) (216)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] (16) 9 (20) (3)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (11) (11) (51) (23)
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 0 $ (1) $ 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.