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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Derivatives Activity (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Derivatives Activity (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives and Physical LNG Trading Derivative - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
[1]
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
[1]
Fair Value, Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]        
Balance, beginning of period $ (8,462) $ (389) $ (4,036) $ 241
Realized and mark-to-market losses:        
Included in cost of sales (5,668) (2,982) (8,825) (2,898)
Purchases and settlements:        
Purchases 4 5 (1,390) (657)
Settlements 322 75 446 23
Transfers out of Level 3 [2] (1) 0 0 0
Balance, end of period (13,805) (3,291) (13,805) (3,291)
Change in unrealized losses relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (5,668) $ (2,982) $ (8,825) $ (2,898)
[1] Includes amounts recorded related to natural gas supply contracts that CCL had with a related party. The agreement ceased to be considered a related party agreement during 2021, as discussed in Note 12—Related Party Transactions.
[2] Transferred out of Level 3 as a result of unobservable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.