Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Footnotes (Details)

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Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Footnotes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Net $ 16,046 $ 14,209  
Unamortized debt issuance costs (204) (178)  
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity      
2018 0    
2019 55    
2020 1,035    
2021 2,000    
2022 1,000    
Thereafter 12,150    
Total 16,240    
5.250% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]      
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Net $ 1,500 0  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 5.25%    
2016 CQP Credit Facilities [Member]      
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Net $ 1,090 2,560  
Parent Company [Member]      
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Net 2,569 2,560  
Unamortized debt issuance costs (21) 0  
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity      
2018 0    
2019 55    
2020 1,035    
2021 0    
2022 0    
Thereafter 1,500    
Total 2,590    
Non-cash capital distributions (contributions) [1] 643 (138) $ (302)
Parent Company [Member] | 5.250% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member]      
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Net $ 1,500 0  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 5.25%    
Parent Company [Member] | 2016 CQP Credit Facilities [Member]      
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt, Net $ 1,090 $ 2,560  
[1] Amounts represent equity income (loss) of affiliates not funded by Cheniere Partners.