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Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments (Details)

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Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross $ 6,585,500 $ 6,585,500
Total long-term debt, net of discount 6,578,350 6,576,273
2016 Senior Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross 1,665,500 1,665,500
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (12,519) (13,693)
2020 Senior Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross 420,000 420,000
2021 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross 2,000,000 2,000,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium 11,222 11,562
2022 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross 1,000,000 1,000,000
2023 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross 1,000,000 1,000,000
2013 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Credit Facility [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross 100,000 100,000
Creole Trail Pipeline Credit Facility [Member]
   
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long Term Debt, Gross 400,000 400,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount $ (5,853) $ (7,096)