Non-Controlling Interest (Details)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cheniere Holdings [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	82.60%	80.10%

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