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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 7,815,072 $ 6,383,939
LNG terminal costs [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Accumulated depreciation (319,155) (291,265)
Property, plant and equipment, net 7,811,726 6,382,837
LNG terminal [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 2,238,671 2,225,412
LNG terminal construction-in-process [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 5,892,065 4,448,541
LNG site and related costs, net [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 145 149
Fixed assets [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Accumulated depreciation (3,335) (2,870)
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,346 1,102
Computer and office equipment [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 933 612
Vehicles [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,489 907
Machinery and equipment [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,470 1,490
Other [Member]
    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 2,789 $ 963