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

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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net $ 0 $ 8
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG revenues [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] 1 0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales [Member]    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Derivative gain (loss), net [1] $ 76 $ (50)
[1] Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery. 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.