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Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet Presentation Table (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet Presentation Table (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
SPL Interest Rate Derivative Liability [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized $ (15,948) $ (8,740)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 0 0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (15,948) (8,740)
CQP Interest Rate Derivative Liability [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized (12,166)  
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 0  
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (12,166)  
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Asset [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized 13,740 33,636
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (546) (595)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 13,194 33,041
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Liability [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized (2,803) (574)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 1,709 0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ (1,094) (574)
Natural Gas Derivative Asset [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized   188
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet   (149)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net   $ 39