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Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Depreciation expense | $ 31,897 | $ 32,245 | ||
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Sabine Pass LNG terminal | LNG terminal costs
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| Depreciation expense | $ 10,600 | $ 10,700 | $ 31,600 | $ 32,000 |
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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