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Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Freeport GP [Member] |  |
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 |
Freeport LNG [Member] |  |
Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Loan balance with affiliated company | $ 536 | $ 565
Prepaid balance of terminal use agreement | 256 |
Expected Termination Payment | 600 |
Expected After Tax Charge | $ 540 |
Expected Long Term Agreement To Use Regasification Capacity Cubic Feet Per Day | 400,000,000 |

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