Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
MMBTU
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount   1,111.4
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, Term of Contract   1 year
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, Term of Contract   7 years
Financial Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount   5.6
SPL [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Supply Contracts   1,993.9
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