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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 2,414,003 $ 1,514,416
LNG terminal costs
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Accumulated depreciation (155,989) (124,409)
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,413,415 1,513,764
LNG terminal
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 1,641,581 1,637,724
LNG terminal construction-in-process
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 927,665 286
LNG site and related costs, net
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 158 163
Fixed assets
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Accumulated depreciation (2,291) (1,975)
Property, plant and equipment, net 588 652
Computer Equipment
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 336 227
Vehicles
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 496 416
Machinery and Equipment
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 1,416 1,068
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other Types
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 631 $ 916