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Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Term of Contract | 15 years |
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Term of Contract | 1 year |
FX Derivatives [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 337 | $ 783
FX Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Term of Contract | 1 year |

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