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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
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 1 $ (123)
CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net 0 (85)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] (62) 140
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] 28 (34)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] 1 (1)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] (63) 537
FX Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 21 $ 25
[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.