Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2018
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
tbtu
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
tbtu
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Proceeds (payments) upon termination of Interest Rate Derivatives       $ (87) $ (20) $ 48
CQP Credit Facilities [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease   $ 1,200        
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Proceeds (payments) upon termination of Interest Rate Derivatives $ 28          
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Derivative, Term of Contract       6 years    
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Notional amount | tbtu       2,978 1,520  
SPL [Member]            
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]            
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts | tbtu       3,464 2,214  
SPL [Member] | 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]            
Proceeds (payments) upon termination of Interest Rate Derivatives     $ (7)