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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Activity (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Activity (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]        
Balance, beginning of period $ 34 $ 11 $ (25) $ 43
Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses):        
Included in cost of sales (42) 4 (22) (5)
Purchases and settlements:        
Purchases (1) 4 (4) 8
Settlements 1 1 43 (27)
Transfers out of Level 3 [1] 0 (1) 0 0
Balance, end of period (8) 19 (8) 19
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (42) $ 4 $ (22) $ (5)
[1] Transferred to Level 2 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.