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LNG Inventory and LNG Inventory - Affiliate (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| LNG Inventory And LNG Inventory - Affiliate [Abstract] | |||
| LNG inventory | $ 2,625,000 | $ 473,000 | |
| Inventory LCM adjustments recognized | 9,400,000 | 400,000 | 300,000 |
| LNG inventory related party | 4,420,000 | 4,369,000 | |
| LNG inventory related party LCM adjustments recognized | $ 11,000,000 | $ 10,600,000 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Inventory Write-down, Affiliates No definition available.
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LNG inventory related party No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, generally attributable to obsolescence or market conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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