Derivative Instruments - Fair Value Inputs - Quantitative Information (Details) - Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Net Fair Value Asset	$ 29,903,000	$ 32,467,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Net Fair Value Asset	$ 30,054,000	$ 32,492,000
Valuation Technique	Income Approach
Significant Unobservable Input	Basis Spread
Minimum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Significant Unobservable Inputs Range	$ (0.350)
Maximum [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Significant Unobservable Inputs Range	$ 0.020