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Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | $ (1,268) | $ (2,117)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (2) | 25
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 2 | 36
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (1,268) | (2,178)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 9 | 10
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (4) | 30
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 13 | (20)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 0 | 0
FX Derivatives [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (4) | (17)
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | 0 | 0
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (4) | (17)
FX Derivatives [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | $ 0 | $ 0

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