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 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]          
Non-controlling interest $ 2,517,414   $ 2,517,414   $ 2,660,375
Distributions and dividends to non-controlling interest holders     (39,644)    
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (78,782) (9,140) (103,317) (16,664)  
Cheniere Energy Partners, LP [Member]
         
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]          
Distributions and dividends to non-controlling interest holders     (38,350)    
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest     (103,317)    
Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC [Member]
         
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]          
Distributions and dividends to non-controlling interest holders     $ (1,294)