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 Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Revenues [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ 0 $ (31) $ (463)
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member] | Operating and maintenance expense [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net 2,065 1,389 657
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Operating and maintenance expense [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [1] 32,503 342 0
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net $ (41,722) $ (119,401) $ 88,596
[1] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery.