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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value Inputs - Quantitative Information (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value Inputs - Quantitative Information (Details) - Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Net Fair Value Asset $ 12,100,000 $ 32,467,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Net Fair Value Asset $ 12,480,000 $ 32,492,000
Valuation Techniques Income Approach  
Significant Unobservable Input Basis Spread  
Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Significant Unobservable Input Range $ (0.350)  
Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]    
Significant Unobservable Input Range $ (0.030)