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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 8,463,022 $ 6,383,939
LNG terminal costs [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Accumulated depreciation (334,447) (291,265)
Property, plant and equipment, net 8,459,461 6,382,837
LNG terminal [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 2,239,653 2,225,412
LNG terminal construction-in-process [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 6,554,112 4,448,541
LNG site and related costs, net [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 143 149
Fixed assets [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Accumulated depreciation (3,553) (2,870)
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,561 1,102
Computer and office equipment [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,078 612
Vehicles [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,507 907
Machinery and equipment [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,508 1,490
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,375 373
Other [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 1,646 $ 590