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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
tbtu
Dec. 31, 2016
tbtu
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Notional amount | tbtu   1,549 1,117
SPL [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts | tbtu   2,462 1,994
SPL [Member] | 2015 SPL Credit Facilities [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease | $ $ 1,600 $ 1,600  
SPL [Member] | SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative Loss, Net | $ $ 7