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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
MMBTU in Millions, $ in Millions
 1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
MMBTU
Dec. 31, 2016
MMBTU
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Notional amount (in MMBtu) | MMBTU 1,214 1,117
SPL [Member]    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Supply Contracts | MMBTU 2,051 1,994
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