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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2019
tbtu
Dec. 31, 2018
tbtu
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net | $ $ 28    
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative, Term of Contract   10 years  
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount   3,880 2,978
SPL [Member] | Maximum [Member]      
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]      
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts   4,108 3,464