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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2018
tbtu
Dec. 31, 2017
tbtu
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Notional amount | tbtu   1,521 1,520
SPL [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts | tbtu   2,179 2,214
SPL [Member] | 2015 SPL Credit Facilities [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease | $ $ 1,600    
SPL [Member] | SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative Loss, Net | $ $ 7