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Financial Instruments Financial Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) - Fuel and LNG Inventory (Details)

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Financial Instruments Financial Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) - Fuel and LNG Inventory (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax $ (34,681) $ (17,468)
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]
    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax 184 (524)
Fuel Derivatives [Member] | Revenues [Member]
    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax 165 0
Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member] | LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]
    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax (435) 0
Cheniere Marketing, LLC [Member] | Fuel Derivatives [Member]
    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax 242 515
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net $ (34,479) $ (17,983)