Financial Instruments - Notional Amounts of Derivative Instruments (Details) (Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member], Interest Rate Contract [Member], Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative instrument average fixed rate (percent)	1.98%
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives	$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives	$ 0