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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative loss, net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative, Loss on Derivative, Net $ 0 $ (5) $ (2) $ (16)
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative loss, net [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative, Loss on Derivative, Net (3) (10) (1) (20)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative, Loss on Derivative, Net [1],[2] $ (1) $ (8) $ (40) $ (12)
[1] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.
[2] Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.