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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net |  | $ (15) | $ 34 | $ 19 | $ 34
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1] | (3) | 19 | 14 | 34
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Recovery (cost) of sales [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1] | (7) | (8) | (27) | (95)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1],[2] | (2) | 1 | 0 | (5)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Recovery (cost) of sales [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1],[2] | 490 | 1,403 | 869 | 6,900
FX Derivatives [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net |  | $ (10) | $ 13 | $ 5 | $ 5
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] |  | Revenues | Revenues | Revenues | Revenues
[1] | Fair value fluctuations associated with activities of our Commodity Derivatives are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.
[2] | Does not include the realized value associated with the Liquefaction Supply Derivatives that settle through physical delivery.

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