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Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2013
Freeport GP [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2013
Freeport LNG [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Freeport LNG [Member]
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| Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Ownership percentage in joint venture | 50.00% | ||
| Long-term agreement with Freeport LNG to use LNG regasification capacity, cubic feet per day | 900,000,000 | ||
| Loan balance with affiliated company | $ 551 | $ 565 | |
| Prepaid balance of terminal use agreement | $ 244 |
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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
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts paid in advance which will be charged against earnings in periods after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Includes both current and noncurrent amounts. 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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