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Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location (Details)

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Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ (218) $ (161)
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash 0 0
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (218) (161)
Fuel Derivatives [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 27
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash   0
Fuel Derivatives [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 27
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 15,059 84,639
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash 0 0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Noncurrent Derivative Assets [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value 32,161 98,123
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value $ (17,102) $ (13,484)