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Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] shares in Millions | Oct. 04, 2021 USD ($) shares
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Gas management operations |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries | $ 3,340,000
Teekay Lng [Member] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 41.00%
Teekay Lng [Member] | General Partner |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Proceeds from Sale of Interest in Partnership Unit | $ 26,400,000
Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Payment Arrangement, Number of Units | shares | 1.6
Per share proceeds from Sale of Interest in Partnership Unit | $ 17.00
Common Class A | Teekay Corp [Domain] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Partners' Capital Account, Number of Units Owned by Controlling Interest | 36,000,000
Capital Unit, Class A | Teekay Lng [Member] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Per share proceeds from Sale of Interest in Partnership Unit | $ 17.00

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