Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (36)	$ (238)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	183	38
Amortization of debt issuance costs, deferred commitment fees, premium and discount	14	7
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	42	52
Total losses on derivatives, net	53	36
Net cash used for settlement of derivative instruments	(14)	(8)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables	(69)	(31)
Accounts receivable—affiliate	80	(37)
Advances to affiliate	(37)	0
Inventory	29	(28)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	13	60
Due to affiliates	11	4
Deferred revenue	61	0
Other, net	(6)	(7)
Other, net—affiliate	(7)	(5)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	317	(157)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(1,187)	(1,873)
Other	0	(32)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,187)	(1,905)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	2,314	4,969
Repayments of debt	(703)	(2,730)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	(29)	(41)
Capital contributions from Cheniere Partners	7	1
Distributions to Cheniere Partners	(450)	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,139	2,199
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	269	137
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	358	189
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	$ 627	$ 326