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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
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Jul. 31, 2012
Liquefaction Credit Facility
Issuance of Debt
trains
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Jul. 31, 2012
Line of Credit
Liquefaction Credit Facility
Issuance of Debt
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Jul. 31, 2012
Minimum
Line of Credit
Liquefaction Credit Facility
Issuance of Debt
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Jul. 31, 2012
Maximum
Line of Credit
Liquefaction Credit Facility
Issuance of Debt
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Jun. 30, 2012
Blackstone
Capital Unit, Class B
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Jul. 31, 2012
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Capital Unit, Class B
Issuance of Equity
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| Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||||
| Aggregate amount of debt financing | $ 3,600,000,000 | |||||
| Number of LNG trains to be put into service | 2 | |||||
| Maturity period of debt financed | seven-year | |||||
| Debt instrument variable rate basis | LIBOR | LIBOR | ||||
| Additional basis points on debt instrument variable rate basis (percent) | 3.50% | 3.75% | ||||
| Value of Class B units purchased | 333,000,000 | |||||
| Value of equity purchase commitment in Class B units | 1,500,000,000 | |||||
| Aggregate investment in Cheniere Partners LP | $ 500,000,000 | |||||
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Equity Method Investments, Equity Purchase Commitment, Value No definition available.
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Number of Liquefaction Trains To Be Put Into Service No definition available.
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The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR. No definition available.
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- Definition
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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- Definition
When presenting a range of maturity dates, the latest date when the outstanding debt instruments are required to be repaid. May be presented in a variety of ways (for example: year only, month and year, day, month and year, and number of years). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the aggregate cost of investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received by a corporation from a shareholder during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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