Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2014
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net $ (2) $ (6) $ (42)
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net 6 12 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative gain (loss), net [1],[2] $ (24) $ 42 $ 33
[1] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.
[2] Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.