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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
MMBTU
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount | MMBTU   1,069.0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, Term of Contract   1 year
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, Term of Contract   7 years
SPL [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Purchase Agreements | MMBTU   1,982.0
SPL [Member] | SPL Previous Credit Facilities [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net | $ $ 1,800.0  
SPL [Member] | SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Loss, Net | $ $ 34.7