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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ 470 $ 1,216
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 470 1,216
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 32,546 342
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 32,546 342
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (15,738) (12,036)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 0 0
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net (15,738) (12,036)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ 0 $ 0