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

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Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Derivatives liability   $ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
LNG Inventory Derivative assets 0 0
Fuel Derivatives liability 0 0
Interest Rate Derivatives liability 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Interest Rate Derivatives liability 26,424 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
LNG Inventory Derivative assets 0 0
Fuel Derivatives liability 0 0
Interest Rate Derivatives liability 0 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
LNG Inventory Derivative assets 232 1,610
Fuel Derivatives liability 98 1,415
Interest Rate Derivatives liability 26,424 0
Prepaid Expenses And Other [Member] | Cheniere Marketing, LLC [Member] | LNG Lease Agreement [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
LNG Inventory Derivative assets 232 1,610
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Fuel Derivatives liability $ 98 $ 1,415