Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet Presentation Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| CQP Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member] | ||
| Derivative [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized | $ 27 | $ 21 |
| Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet | 0 | 0 |
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 27 | 21 |
| Liquefaction Supply Derivative Asset [Member] | ||
| Derivative [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized | 25 | 64 |
| Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet | (8) | (6) |
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 17 | 58 |
| Liquefaction Supply Derivative Liability [Member] | ||
| Derivative [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized | (9) | (3) |
| Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet | 2 | 0 |
| Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | $ (7) | $ (3) |
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- Definition Fair value, before effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes assets elected not to be offset. Excludes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Fair value, after effects of master netting arrangements, of financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset offset against an obligation to return collateral. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Fair value, before effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset. Includes liabilities elected not to be offset. Excludes liabilities not subject to a master netting arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Fair value, after effects of master netting arrangements, of financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset offset against the right to receive collateral. Includes liabilities not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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