Document and Entity Information Document	Feb. 23, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Central Index Key	0000003570
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Feb. 23, 2023
Entity Registrant Name	CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State of Incorporation	DE
Entity File Number	001-16383
Entity Tax Identification Number	95-4352386
Entity Address, Address Line One	700 Milam Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 1900
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77002
City Area Code	713
Local Phone Number	375-5000
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.003 par value
Trading Symbol	LNG
Security Exchange Name	NYSEAMER
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Amendment Flag	false