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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
5 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
Blackstone CQP Holdco LP [Member]
Capital Unit, Class B
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May 31, 2012
Cheniere Partners
Capital Unit, Class B
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Sep. 30, 2012
Cheniere Partners
Capital Unit, Class B
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Oct. 31, 2012
Issuance of Equity
Blackstone CQP Holdco LP [Member]
Capital Unit, Class B
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Oct. 31, 2012
Repayment of Debt [Member]
Sabine Pass LNG, LP
2013 Senior Notes
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Oct. 31, 2012
Issuance of Debt [Member]
2020 Senior Secured Notes [Member]
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| Number of common units sold in private placement | 66,700,000 | 100,000,000 | 66,700,000 | 300,000,000 | ||
| Proceeds from Issuance of common units | $ 1,300.0 | |||||
| Percentage of debt principal redeemed (percent) | 97.00% | |||||
| Principal amount of debt | 420.0 | |||||
| Debt instrument interest rate, stated percentage | 6.50% | |||||
| Long-term debt outstanding | $ 16.5 | |||||
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Redemption of Debt Instrument, Percentage No definition available.
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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of units sold in a private placement of each class of partners' capital account. Units represent shares of ownership of the general, limited, and preferred partners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from entity's raising of capital via private rather than public placement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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