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Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet Presentation Table (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Balance Sheet Presentation Table (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
CQP Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized $ 29 $ 21
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 0 0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 29 21
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Asset [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized 28 64
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (5) (6)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net 23 58
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Liability [Member]    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized (17) (3)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 3 0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net $ (14) $ (3)