Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Advances made under EPC and non-EPC contracts
Advances Made Under Long-Term Contracts
Advances Made Under Long-Term Contracts
Advances made to municipalities for water system enhancements
Advances Made To Municipalities
Advances Made To Municipalities
Advances and other asset conveyances to third parties to support LNG terminals
Advances And Other Asset Conveyances To Third Parties
Advances And Other Asset Conveyances To Third Parties
Tax-related payments and receivables
Tax-Related Payments And Receivables
Tax-Related Payments And Receivables
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Offsets to LNG terminal costs
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered
Other Non-Current Assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues from Contracts with Customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
SPL [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member]
CCL [Member]
Corpus Christi Liquefaction [Member]
Corpus Christi Liquefaction [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
CQP Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Commodity Derivatives [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Price Risk Derivative [Member]
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative [Member]
FX Derivatives [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Derivative Assets [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]
Non-current Derivative Assets [Member]
Noncurrent Derivative Assets [Member]
Noncurrent Derivative Assets [Member]
Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]
Non-current Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Noncurrent Derivative Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Current
Non-current derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Total derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Current
Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Total derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Derivative asset (liability), net
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Notional amount
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, collateral deposit (call)
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Contracts
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Purchase Agreements
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Purchase Agreements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2011 Incentive Plan [Member]
2011 Incentive Plan [Member]
2011 Incentive Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Stock Units [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of units granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Award Vesting Period, Vests Ratably Over Service Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Vests Ratably Over Service Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Vests Ratably Over Service Period
Award Vesting Period, Cliff Vesting
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Cliff Vesting
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Cliff Vesting
Percentage of Target Amount Earned Upon Vesting If Threshold Performance is Met
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Target Amount Earned Upon Vesting If Threshold Performance is Met
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Target Amount Earned Upon Vesting if Threshold Performance is Met
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
2037 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
A2037 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Notes [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction Notes due 2037 [Member]
Credit facilities [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
2021 Cheniere Convertible Unsecured Notes [Member]
2021 Convertible Unsecured Notes [Member]
2021 Convertible Unsecured Notes [Member]
2025 CCH Holdco II Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
2025 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
2025 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
2045 Cheniere Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
2045 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
2045 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Carrying Amount, Debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Senior Notes, Estimated Fair Value
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Credit Facilities, Estimated Fair Value
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure
Convertible Debt, Estimated Fair Value
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Table]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Table]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Table]
Cheniere Partners [Member]
Cheniere Energy Partners, LP [Member]
Cheniere Partners [Member]
CTPL [Member]
Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline LP [Member]
Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline LP [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Sabine Pass LNG Terminal [Member]
Sabine Pass LNG Terminal [Member]
Sabine Pass LNG Terminal [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member]
Corpus Christi Pipeline [Member]
Corpus Christi Pipeline [Member]
Corpus Christi Pipeline [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal Expansion [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal Expansion [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal Expansion [Member]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC Construction Phase [Axis]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC Construction Phase [Axis]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC Construction Phase [Axis]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC Construction Phase [Domain]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC Construction Phase [Domain]
[Domain] for Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC Construction Phase [Axis]
Stage 1 [Member]
Phase 1 [Member]
Phase 1 [Member]
Stage 2 [Member]
Phase 2 [Member]
Phase 2 [Member]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Table]
Number Of Natural Gas Liquefaction And Export Facilities
Number Of Natural Gas Liquefaction And Export Facilities
Number Of Natural Gas Liquefaction And Export Facilities
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains
Length Of Natural Gas Pipeline
Length Of Natural Gas Pipeline
Length Of Natural Gas Pipeline
Number Of LNG Storage Tanks
Number Of LNG Storage Tanks
Number Of LNG Storage Tanks
Number of marine berths
Number Of Docks
Number Of Docks
Train Nominal Capacity
Train Nominal Capacity
Train Nominal Capacity
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
LNG [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas [Member]
Regasification [Member]
Regasification Service [Member]
Regasification Service [Member]
Other [Member]
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Other, Related Party [Member]
Product And Service Other, Related Party [Member]
Product And Service Other, Related Party [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenue earned from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenues
Revenues
Operating costs and expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below)
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Operating and maintenance expense
Operating Costs and Expenses
Development expense
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Restructuring expense
Restructuring Charges
Impairment expense and loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Total operating costs and expenses
Operating Expenses
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest Expense
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Modification or Extinguishment of Debt
Difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is modified or extinguished prior to maturity.
Derivative gain (loss), net
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Other income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other expense
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income tax benefit (provision)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders—basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders—diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Tug Vessels Under Contract [Member]
Tug Vessels Under Contract [Member]
Tug Vessels Under Contract [Member]
Tug Vessels Received [Member]
Tug Vessels Received [Member]
Tug Vessels Received [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Tug vessels under capital lease
Capital Leased Assets, Number of Units
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Imputed interest included in payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Current capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Non-current capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Customer Concentration
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
CQP Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
CQP Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
CQP Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives Liability [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivative Liability [Member]
CCH Interest Rate Derivative Liability [Member]
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives Asset [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Asset [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Asset [Member]
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives Liability [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Liability [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Liability [Member]
LNG Trading Derivatives Asset [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative Asset [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative Asset [Member]
LNG Trading Derivatives Liability [Member]
LNG Trading Derivatives Liability [Member]
LNG Trading Derivatives Liability [Member]
FX Derivatives Asset [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Asset [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Asset [Member]
FX Derivatives Liability [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Liability [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
2021 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2021 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2021 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2022 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2022 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2022 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2023 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2023 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2023 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member] [Member]
2024 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2024 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2024 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2025 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2025 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2025 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2026 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2026 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2026 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes
2027 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2028 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2028 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2028 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
CQP Credit Facilities [Member]
2016 CQP Credit Facilities [Member]
2016 CQP Credit Facilities [Member]
2024 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
2024 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2024 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2025 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
2025 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2025 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2027 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
2015 CCH Term Loan Facility [Member]
2015 CCH Term Loan Facility [Member]
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
SPL Working Capital Facility [Member]
Working Capital Facility [Member]
Working Capital Facility [Member]
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member]
Corpus Christi Holdings Working Capital Facility [Member]
Corpus Christi Holdings Working Capital Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized premium, discount and debt issuance costs, net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Long-Term Debt, Net
Long-term Debt
Current Debt, Net
Debt, Current
Total Debt, Net
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Effective Date
Derivative, Inception Date
Maturity Date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate
Variable Interest Rate Received
Derivative, Type of Interest Rate Paid on Swap
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Expense, Net
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets
Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
LNG terminal costs [Member]
LNG terminal costs [Member]
LNG terminal costs [Member]
LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities [Member]
LNG terminal [Member]
LNG terminal [Member]
LNG site and related costs [Member]
LNG site and related costs, net [Member]
LNG site and related costs, net [Member]
LNG terminal construction-in-process [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Fixed assets and other [Member]
Fixed assets [Member]
Fixed assets [Member]
Computer and office equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Computer software [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Tug vessels under capital lease [Member]
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Non-controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning of Period
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning of Period
Treasury Stock, Shares
Stockholders' Equity, Beginning of Period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Vesting of restricted stock units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Issuance of stock to acquire additional interest in Cheniere Holdings and other merger related adjustments, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of stock to acquire additional interest in Cheniere Holdings and other merger related adjustments
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Shares repurchased related to share-based compensation, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Shares repurchased related to share-based compensation
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
Equity portion of convertible notes, net
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Distributions to non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Net income
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, End of Period
Treasury Stock, Shares, End of Period
Stockholders' Equity, End of Period
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Deferred revenues, beginning of period
Contract with Customer, Liability
Cash received but not yet recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Additions
Contract with Customer, Liability, Additions
Revenue recognized from prior period deferral
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Deferred revenues, end of period
Interest costs and related debt fees
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued natural gas purchases
Accrued Natural Gas Purchases
Accrued Natural Gas Purchases
LNG terminals and related pipeline costs
Accrued LNG terminal costs
Accrued LNG terminal costs
Compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued LNG inventory
Accrued LNG Inventory
Accrued LNG Inventory
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Convertible Debt [Member]
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Excluding Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Excluding Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Excluding Convertible Debt [Member]
Interest per contractual rate
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Total interest cost
Interest Costs Incurred
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized
Total interest expense, net
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Other Receivables [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts and Other Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Other accounts receivable
Other Receivables, Gross, Current
Total accounts and other receivables
Receivables, Net, Current
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Schedule of Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Cheniere LNG Terminals, LLC [Member]
Cheniere LNG Terminals, LLC [Member]
Cheniere LNG Terminals, LLC [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Parallax Enterprises [Member]
Parallax Enterprises [Member]
Parallax Enterprises [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Secured notes receivable
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Current
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Axis]
Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Axis]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Class [Domain]
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Class [Domain]
Common Units [Member]
Common Units [Member]
Common Units [Member]
Subordinated Units [Member]
Subordinated Units [Member]
subordinated units
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Cheniere Holdings [Member]
Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC [Member]
Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest of Cheniere Holdings, Acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Interest Acquired
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Limited Partner Ownership percentage
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
Partners Capital Account, Units, Units Held
Partners Capital Account, Units, Units Held
Partners Capital Account, Units, Units Held
General Partner ownership percentage
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Customer A [Member]
Customer A [Member]
Customer A [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Customer D [Member]
Customer D [Member]
Customer D [Member]
Customer E [Member]
Customer E [Member]
Customer E [Member]
Customer F [Member]
Customer F [Member]
Customer F [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Total Third-Party Revenues [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Accounts Receivable from Third-Parties [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restricted Cash [Axis]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Restricted Cash [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
SPL Project [Member]
SPL Project [Member]
SPL Project [Member]
Cheniere Partners and cash held by guarantor subsidiaries [Member]
CQP And Cash Held By Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
CQP Collateral [Member]
CCL Project [Member]
CCL Project [Member]
CCL Project [Member]
Cash held by our subsidiaries restricted to Cheniere [Member]
Subsidiary Cash [Member]
Subsidiary's Cash [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Contractual Restrictions [Member]
Other Contractual Restrictions [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Non-current restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Share-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Investment [Table]
Investment [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Midship Pipeline [Member]
Midship Pipeline [Member]
Midship Pipeline [Member]
EIG [Member]
EIG Global Energy Partners [Member]
EIG Global Energy Partners [Member]
O&M Services [Member]
Cheniere LNG O&M Services, LLC [Member]
Cheniere LNG O&M Services, LLC [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Midship Holdings [Member]
Midship Holdings LLC [Member]
Midship Holdings LLC [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Service Agreements [Member]
Service Agreements [Member]
Natural Gas Transportation Agreement [Member]
Natural Gas Transportation Agreement [Member]
Natural Gas Transportation Agreement [Member]
Midship Pipeline Letter of Credit [Member]
Midship Pipeline Letter of Credit [Member]
Midship Pipeline Letter of Credit [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Investment [Line Items]
Investment Company, Financial Commitment to Investee, Future Amount
Investment Company, Financial Support to Investee Contractually Required, Amount
Equity method investment
Other—related party
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Accounts receivable—related party
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period
Letter of Credit, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letters of credit issued
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
CCH [Member]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC [Member]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC [Member]
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
SPL Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] - Derivative instrument whose primary underlying risk is tied to the right to receive or pay a sum of money at a given interest rate - contract entered into by Sabine Pass Liquefaction
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
SPL Credit Facilities [Member]
2015 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Credit Facilities [Member]
2015 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Credit Facilities [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net
Derivative Gain (Loss), Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, Term of Contract
Derivative, Term of Contract
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Non-cash interest expense
Paid-in-Kind Interest
Amortization of debt issuance costs, deferred commitment fees, premium and discount
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt
Total losses on derivatives, net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Net cash used for settlement of derivative instruments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts and other receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Accounts receivable—related party
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investment in equity method investment
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuances of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Debt extinguishment costs
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Distributions and dividends to non-controlling interest
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments related to tax withholdings for share-based compensation
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Accounts and other receivables
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other non-current assets, net
Total assets
Assets
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Current debt
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Derivative liabilities
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Non-current derivative liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 15)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5.0 million shares authorized, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, $0.003 par value, Authorized: 480.0 million shares at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017; Issued: 269.7 million shares and 250.1 million shares at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Outstanding: 257.1 million shares and 237.6 million shares at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Treasury stock: 12.6 million shares and 12.5 million shares at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders’ deficit
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Interest Rate Increase Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Increase Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Increase Scenario [Axis]
Interest Rate Increase Scenario [Domain]
Interest Rate Increase Scenario [Domain]
[Domain] for Interest Rate Increase Scenario [Axis]
February 25, 2019 [Member]
February 25, 2019 [Member]
February 25, 2019 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Original facility size
Line Of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity
Incremental commitments
Line Of Credit Facility, Increase, Incremental Commitments
Line Of Credit Facility, Increase, Incremental Commitments
Outstanding balance
Outstanding balance - current
Commitments prepaid or terminated
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Termination
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Termination
Available commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Weighted Average Recognition Timing
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses):
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Realized And Mark-To-Market Losses [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Realized And Mark-To-Market Losses [Abstract]
Included in cost of sales
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Purchases and settlements:
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, (Sales), Issuances, (Settlements) [Abstract]
Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Transfers out of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3
Balance, end of period
Change in unrealized gains relating to instruments still held at end of period
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Recent Accounting Standards, Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Not Yet Adopted [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of new accounting guidance that has been not been adopted by the company.
Recent Accounting Standards, Adopted
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Expense
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative Net Presentation on Consolidated Balance Sheets
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements.
CQP Credit Facilities - Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
CQP Credit Facilities - Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
2016 CQP Credit Facilities - Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Net proceeds from issuances of long-term debt
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Amount, Percentage of Principal Amount Which May Be Redeemed With Cash Proceeds From Certain Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Amount, Percentage of Principal Amount Which May Be Redeemed With Cash Proceeds From Certain Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Amount, Percentage of Principal Amount Which May Be Redeemed With Cash Proceeds From Certain Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Price For Amount Which May Be Redeemed With Cash Proceeds From Certain Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Price For Amount Which May Be Redeemed With Cash Proceeds From Certain Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage Price For Amount Which May Be Redeemed With Cash Proceeds From Certain Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Secured Debt Condition, Secured Indebtedness and Attributable Indebtedness Threshold, Monetary Amount
Debt Instrument, Secured Debt Condition, Secured Indebtedness and Attributable Indebtedness Threshold, Monetary Amount
Debt Instrument, Secured Debt Condition, Secured Indebtedness and Attributable Indebtedness Threshold, Monetary Amount
Debt Instrument, Secured Debt Condition, Secured Indebtedness and Attributable Indebtedness Threshold, Percentage of Net Tangible Assets
Debt Instrument, Secured Debt Condition, Secured Indebtedness and Attributable Indebtedness Threshold, Percentage of Net Tangible Assets
Debt Instrument, Secured Debt Condition, Secured Indebtedness and Attributable Indebtedness Threshold, Percentage of Net Tangible Assets
Debt Instrument Registration Period
Debt Instrument Registration Period
Debt Instrument Registration Period
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Noncash:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Acquisition of non-controlling interest in Cheniere Holdings
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Additional Interest Issued to Parent
Contribution of assets to equity method investee
Contribution of Property
Acquisition of assets under capital lease
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Balance in property, plant and equipment, net funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Conversion Initiating Party [Axis]
Conversion Initiating Party [Axis]
Conversion Initiating Party [Axis]
Conversion Initiating Party [Domain]
Conversion Initiating Party [Domain]
[Domain] for Conversion Initiating Party [Axis]
Cheniere [Member]
Cheniere Energy, Inc [Member]
Cheniere Energy, Inc. [Member]
Note Holders [Member]
Note Holders [Member]
Note Holders [Member]
Aggregate original principal
Debt component, net of discount and debt issuance costs
Convertible Debt
Equity component
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Conversion value in excess of principal
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Contractual interest rate
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Remaining debt discount and debt issuance costs amortization period
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Debt Instrument, Convertible,Threshold Market Capitalization
Debt Instrument, Convertible,Threshold Market Capitalization
Debt Instrument, Convertible,Threshold Market Capitalization
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percentage of Conversion 1, Discount to VWAP
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percentage of Conversion 1, Discount to VWAP
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percentage of Conversion 1, Discount to VWAP
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Consecutive Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percentage Of Conversion 2, Discount to closing price of common stock
Debt Instrument Convertible Threshold Percentage Of Conversion
Debt Instrument Convertible Threshold Percentage Of Conversion
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Earliest date of conversion, Period after closing
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Earliest date of conversion, Period after closing
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Earliest date of conversion, Period after closing
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio per $1,000 principal amount, in shares
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
LNG revenues [Member]
Sales [Member]
Cost of sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Unvested stock [Member]
Stock options, warrants and unvested stock [Member]
Stock options, warrants and unvested stock [Member]
2021 Cheniere Convertible Notes And 2045 Cheniere Convertible Notes [Member]
2021 Cheniere Convertible Notes And 2045 Cheniere Convertible Notes [Member]
2021 Cheniere Convertible Notes And 2045 Cheniere Convertible Notes [Member]
Restricted Stock With Unsatisfied Performance Conditions [Member]
Restricted Stock With Unsatisfied Performance Conditions [Member]
Restricted stock with unsatisfied performance conditions [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive Unvested Stock
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customers
Schedule of Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customer [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customer [Table Text Block]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Natural gas [Member]
Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
LNG [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
LNG in-transit [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas In Transit Inventory [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas In Transit Inventory [Member]
Materials and other [Member]
Materials And Other Inventory [Member]
Materials And Other Inventory [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Derivative Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Member]
Derivative Instruments [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues
Schedule of Accounts and Other Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Accounts and Other Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred Stock, Par Value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury Stock, Shares
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Cash
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Balances per Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Contract Balances Reconciliation
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Terminal Use Agreement Regasification Capacity, Partial [Member]
Terminal Use Agreement Regasification Capacity, Partial [Member]
Terminal Use Agreement Regasification Capacity, Partial [Member]
LNG procured from third parties [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas, Procured From Third Parties [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas, Procured From Third Parties [Member]
TUA Customers [Member]
TUA Customers [Member]
TUA Customers [Member]
TUA Customer 1 [Member]
TUA Customer 1 [Member]
TUA Customer 1 [Member]
TUA Customer 2 [Member]
TUA Customer 2 [Member]
TUA Customer 2 [Member]
LNG Volume, Purchase Price Percentage of Henry Hub
LNG Volume, Purchase Price Percentage of Henry Hub
LNG Volume, Purchase Price Percentage of Henry Hub
Regasification Capacity
Regasification Capacity
Regasification Capacity
Number Of Fixed Price Contracts
Number Of Fixed Price Contracts
Number Of Fixed Price Contracts
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Fixed Consideration
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Fixed Consideration
Revenue, Performance Obligation, Fixed Consideration
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Tecniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Net Fair Value Asset
Significant Unobservable Inputs Range
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility, Date of First Quarterly Payment, Number of Months Following Project Completion
Line of Credit Facility, Date of First Quarterly Payment, Number of Months Following Project Completion
Line of Credit Facility, Date of First Quarterly Payment, Number of Months Following Project Completion
Line Of Credit Facility, Amortization Period
Line Of Credit Facility Amortization Period
Line Of Credit Facility Amortization Period
Debt Instrument, Fixed Charge, Coverage Ratio, Projected
Debt Instrument, Fixed Charge, Coverage Ratio, Projected
Debt Instrument, Fixed Charge, Coverage Ratio, Projected
Debt Issuance Costs, Required Fees to Agents and Lenders
Debt Issuance Costs, Line of Credit Arrangements, Gross
Equity Awards [Member]
Equity Awards [Member]
Equity Awards [Member]
Liability Awards [Member]
Liability Awards [Member]
Liability Awards [Member]
Total share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost
Capitalized share-based compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount
Total share-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax benefit associated with share-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Basis of Presentation, Policy
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]