Schedule I - Debt, Future Principal Payments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
Total	$ 6,585,500
Long-term Debt, Gross	6,585,500		2,185,500
Thereafter	4,520,000
Parent [Member] | Loans Payable [Member] | Notes - Affiliates [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
Total	125,307	[1]
Debt, Current, Gross			116,171
Long-term Debt (Including Related Parties), Maturities, Repayments of Principal In Year Two and Three	0	[1]
Thereafter	$ 0	[1]

[1] Based on the total debt balance, scheduled maturities and interest rates in effect at December 31, 2013, our cash payments for interest would be zero because the only debt relates to a global intercompany note entered into by subsidiaries of Cheniere, as discussed below.