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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities

The following table shows the fair value of the derivative instruments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, distinguished by the fair value hierarchy levels prescribed by GAAP (in millions):


	Fair Value Measurements as of
	March 31, 2024								December 31, 2023
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total

Liquefaction Supply Derivatives asset (liability)	$	18	$	3	$	(1,635)	$	(1,614)	$	18	$	1	$	(1,676)	$	(1,657)

Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques

The following table includes quantitative information for the unobservable inputs for the Level 3 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives as of March 31, 2024:

Net Fair Value Liability

(in millions)

Valuation Approach

Significant Unobservable Input

Range of Significant Unobservable Inputs / Weighted Average (1)

Liquefaction Supply Derivatives

$(1,635)

Market approach incorporating present value techniques

Henry Hub basis spread

$(0.470) - $0.445 / $0.025

Option pricing model

International LNG pricing spread, relative to Henry Hub (2)

92% - 502% / 187%

(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.

(2)Spread contemplates U.S. dollar-denominated pricing.

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

The following table shows the changes in the fair value of the Level 3 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (in millions):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024		2023
Balance, beginning of period		$	(1,676)	$	(3,719)
Realized and change in fair value gains (losses) included in net income (1):
Included in cost of sales, existing deals (2)		(2)		1,049
Included in cost of sales, new deals (3)		9		3
Purchases and settlements:
Purchases (4)		—		—
Settlements (5)		34		165


Transfers out of level 3 (6)		—		—
Balance, end of period		$	(1,635)	$	(2,502)
Favorable changes in fair value relating to instruments still held at the end of the period		$	7	$	1,052

(1)Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery, as settlement is equal to contractually fixed price from trade date multiplied by contractual volume. See settlements line item in this table.

(2)Impact to earnings on deals that existed at the beginning of the period and continue to exist at the end of the period.

(3)Impact to earnings on deals that were entered into during the reporting period and continue to exist at the end of the period.

(4)Includes any day one gain (loss) recognized during the reporting period on deals that were entered into during the reporting period which continue to exist at the end of the period.

(5)Roll-off in the current period of amounts recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets at the end of the previous period due to settlement of the underlying instruments in the current period.

(6)Transferred out of Level 3 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)

The following table shows the effect and location of the Liquefaction Supply Derivatives recorded on our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions):


		Gain Recognized in Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Operations Location (1)	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024		2023

Cost of sales		$	55	$	1,260

(1)Does not include the realized value associated with the Liquefaction Supply Derivatives that settle through physical delivery. Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location

The following table shows the fair value and location of the Liquefaction Supply Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions):




	Fair Value Measurements as of (1)
Consolidated Balance Sheets Location	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Current derivative assets	$	37	$	30
Derivative assets	59		40
Total derivative assets	96		70

Current derivative liabilities	(144)		(196)
Derivative liabilities	(1,566)		(1,531)
Total derivative liabilities	(1,710)		(1,727)

Derivative liability, net	$	(1,614)	$	(1,657)

(1)Does not include collateral posted with counterparties by us of $1 million and zero as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which is included in other current assets, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and collateral posted by counterparties to us of zero and $4 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which is included in other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Derivative Net Presentation on Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following table shows the fair value of the derivatives outstanding on a gross and net basis (in millions) for the derivative instruments that are presented on a net basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:


	Liquefaction Supply Derivatives
	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Gross assets	$	130	$	88
Offsetting amounts	(34)		(18)
Net assets	$	96	$	70

Gross liabilities	$	(1,713)	$	(1,746)
Offsetting amounts	3		19
Net liabilities	$	(1,710)	$	(1,727)