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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Net Presentation on Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
LNG Inventory Derivatives [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 372	$ 1,216
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	1,132
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	372	84
Term Gas Supply Derivatives - Asset [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized	662	662
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	662	662
Term Gas Supply Derivatives - Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	(320)	(320)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(320)	(320)
Interest Rate Derivatives - Asset [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized		11,158
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		0
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		11,158
Interest Rate Derivatives - Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	(11,692)	(23,194)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	0
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	$ (11,692)	$ (23,194)

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