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Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
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