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Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net |  | $ (73) | $ 110 | $ (328)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1] | (111) | 139 | (387)
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Recovery (cost) of sales [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1] | (2) | (132) | (2)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1],[2] | (3) | (5) | 2
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Recovery (cost) of sales [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net | [1],[2] | 1,390 | 7,912 | (6,203)
FX Derivatives [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative gain (loss), net |  | $ 41 | $ (24) | $ 57
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] |  | 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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