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Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | $ 2,185,500 | $ 2,215,500 |
| Long-term Debt | 2,167,113 | 2,192,418 |
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2013 Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | 0 | 550,000 |
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2016 Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | 1,665,500 | 1,665,500 |
| Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount | (18,387) | (23,082) |
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2020 Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | 420,000 | 0 |
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Liquefaction Credit Facility [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | $ 100,000 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Long-term Debt (Including Related Parties), Net of Discount No definition available.
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- Definition
Total long term debt (including related parties) No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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