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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Activity (Details)

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Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Activity (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]        
Balance, beginning of period $ 33 $ 51 $ (21) $ 24
Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses):        
Included in cost of sales 25 (47) 79 (22)
Purchases and settlements:        
Purchases 4 5 6 4
Settlements (3) (8) (5) (6)
Transfers out of Level 3, net [1] 0 (1) 0 0
Balance, end of period 59 0 59 0
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ 25 $ (47) $ 79 $ (22)
[1] Transferred into Level 3 as a result of unobservable market, or out of Level 3 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.