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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 Millions
Jun. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
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 $ (91) $ (140)
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 (91) (140)
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 (197) 240
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 (7) 5
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 4 (6)
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 (194) 241
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (401) (134)
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 20 (3)
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 (226) (131)
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 (195) 0
FX Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (4) (22)
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 (4) (22)
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