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Supplmental Cash Flow Information and Disclosures of Non-Cash Transactions (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2013
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| Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ||
| Cash paid during the year for interest, net of amounts capitalized | $ 16,567 | $ 0 |
| LNG terminal costs funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including affiliate) | $ 67,768 | $ 176,488 |
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Future cash outflow to pay for construction in progress expenditures that have occurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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