Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Non-Controlling Interest (Details)

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Non-Controlling Interest (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Non-controlling Interest $ 2,616,054   $ 2,660,375
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders 19,786    
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (24,535) (7,524)  
Cheniere Energy Partners, LP [Member]
     
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders (19,174)    
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (24,535)    
Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC [Member]
     
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]      
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders $ (612)