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Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Freeport GP [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Ownership percentage in joint venture | 50.00% | |
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Freeport LNG [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Long-term agreement with Freeport LNG to use LNG regasification capacity, cubic feet per day | 900,000,000 | |
| Loan balance with affiliated company | $ 579 | $ 612 |
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- Definition
Long-term agreement with Freeport LNG to use LNG regasification capacity, cubic feet per day. No definition available.
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- Definition
For an unclassified balance sheet, amounts due from related parties including affiliates, employees, joint ventures, officers and stockholders, immediate families thereof, and pension funds. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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