Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Interest expense and related debt fees	$ 159,968	$ 112,858
Compensation and benefits	99,511	6,425
Liquefaction projects costs	145,105	22,014
LNG terminal costs	3,918	1,077
Other accrued liabilities	18,697	26,755
Total accrued liabilities	$ 427,199	$ 169,129