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Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | $ 3,685,500 | $ 2,185,500 |
| Total long-term debt, net of discount | 3,668,286 | 2,167,113 |
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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 |
| Long -term debt discount | (17,214) | (18,387) |
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2020 Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | 420,000 | 420,000 |
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2021 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
| Total long term debt (including related parties) | 1,500,000 | 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 | $ 100,000 |