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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 171,464us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 248,830us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 261,371us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 195,702us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Accounts receivable | 26,197us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent | 310us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent |
| Advances to affiliate | 21,804lng_AdvancesToAffiliateCurrent | 27,323lng_AdvancesToAffiliateCurrent |
| LNG inventory | 16,281us-gaap_InventoryNet | 4,293us-gaap_InventoryNet |
| Prepaid expenses and other | 10,120us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent | 6,411us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent |
| Other—affiliate | 5,195lng_OtherCurrentAssetsRelatedParty | 3,651lng_OtherCurrentAssetsRelatedParty |
| Total current assets | 512,432us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 486,520us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| Non-current restricted cash and cash equivalents | 1,849,456us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent | 544,465us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsNoncurrent |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 9,534,951us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 8,978,356us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Debt issuance costs, net | 214,450us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet | 241,909us-gaap_DeferredFinanceCostsNoncurrentNet |
| Non-current derivative assets | 472us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent | 11,744us-gaap_DerivativeAssetsNoncurrent |
| Other non-current assets | 137,192us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent | 124,521us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent |
| Total assets | 12,248,953us-gaap_Assets | 10,387,515us-gaap_Assets |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable | 8,379us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent | 8,598us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent |
| Accrued liabilities | 204,461us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent | 136,596us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Due to affiliates | 17,527us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrent | 19,660us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrent |
| Deferred revenue | 26,653us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent | 26,655us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent |
| Derivative liabilities | 7,252us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent | 23,247us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Total current liabilities | 264,272us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 214,756us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Long-term debt, net | 10,992,229us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent | 8,991,333us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent |
| Non-current deferred revenue | 12,500us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent | 13,500us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent |
| Other non-current liabilities | 6,943us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 2,452us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Other non-current liabilities—affiliate | 45,710lng_OtherNonCurrentLiabilitiesRelatedParty | 34,745lng_OtherNonCurrentLiabilitiesRelatedParty |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Partners’ equity | ||
| Common unitholders’ interest (57.1 million units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014) | 419,407lng_CommonUnitholdersEquity | 495,597lng_CommonUnitholdersEquity |
| Class B unitholders’ interest (145.3 million units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014) | (38,216)lng_ClassBUnitholdersEquity | (38,216)lng_ClassBUnitholdersEquity |
| Subordinated unitholders’ interest (135.4 million units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014) | 525,243lng_SubordinatedUnitholdersEquity | 648,414lng_SubordinatedUnitholdersEquity |
| General partner’s interest (2% interest with 6.9 million units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014) | 20,865us-gaap_GeneralPartnersCapitalAccount | 24,934us-gaap_GeneralPartnersCapitalAccount |
| Total partners’ equity | 927,299us-gaap_PartnersCapital | 1,130,729us-gaap_PartnersCapital |
| Total liabilities and partners’ equity | $ 12,248,953us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | $ 10,387,515us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
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Current advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. This does not include advances to clients. No definition available.
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Class B Unitholders Equity No definition available.
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The amount of the limited partners' common unit ownership interests. No definition available.
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Other current assets, related party No definition available.
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Other Non-Current Liabilities, Related Party No definition available.
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The amount of the limited partners' subordinated unit ownership interests. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net amount of long-term deferred finance costs capitalized at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial asset or other contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, expected to be settled after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value, after the effects of master netting arrangements, of a financial liability or contract with one or more underlyings, notional amount or payment provision or both, and the contract can be net settled by means outside the contract or delivery of an asset, expected to be settled within one year or normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes assets not subject to a master netting arrangement and not elected to be offset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of payable due to an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the general partner's ownership interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of ownership interest of different classes of partners in limited partnership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash and equivalents whose use in whole or in part is restricted for the long-term, generally by contractual agreements or regulatory requirements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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