Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet of Cheniere Partners
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Blackstone Inc. and Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. and the public
Blackstone Inc. and Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. and the Public [Member]
Blackstone Inc. and Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. and the Public
Commodity Derivatives [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Thereafter
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization After Year Five
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization After Year Five
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
2056 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
2056 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
2056 Cheniere Senior Notes
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment (2)
Construction in Progress Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Number of Marine Berths Operating
Number of Marine Berths Operating
Number of Marine Berths Operating
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders—basic (2)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments prepaid or terminated
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Prepayment or Termination
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Prepayment or Termination
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities and Delayed Draw Term Loan
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Fair Value, Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Sublease Income
Schedule of Sublease Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Sublease Income
Unsatisfied Transaction Price
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Under Development
Under Development [Member]
Under Development
Current portion of deferred NPNS assets
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Current Assets
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Current Assets
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Share-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
2029
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Materials [Member]
Materials Inventory [Member]
Materials Inventory
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Price Risk Derivative [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Accounts and Other Receivables [Table]
Accounts and Financing Receivables [Table]
Total Cheniere stockholders’ equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Common stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Senior Notes, Estimated Fair Value
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Net Presentation on Consolidated Balance Sheets
Offsetting Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements.
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total liabilities, redeemable NCI and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Letter of credit fees
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
CQP [Member]
Cheniere Energy Partners, LP [Member]
Cheniere Partners [Member]
Current portion of deferred NPNS liabilities [Member]
Current portion of deferred NPNS liabilities [Member]
Primary financial statement caption for Current portion of deferred NPNS liabilities.
Total Production Capability
Total Production Capability
Total Production Capability
Production Capacity Status [Domain]
Production Capacity Status [Domain]
Production Capacity Status [Domain]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Less: net income attributable to NCI
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Vesting of share-based compensation awards, shares
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Favorable (unfavorable) changes in fair value relating to instruments still held at the end of the period
Fair Value, Liability, Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designation [Domain]
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designation [Domain]
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designation [Domain]
LNG Trading Derivatives Asset [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative Asset [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative Asset [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Carrying Amount, Debt
Debt, Long-Term and Short-Term, Combined Amount
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Total deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Proceeds from issuances of debt and borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
CCH [Member]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC [Member]
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Redemption of redeemable NCI
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
2029
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Four
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Four
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
SPL Expansion Project
SPL Expansion Project [Member]
SPL Expansion Project
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Share Repurchase Programs
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Name
Measure Name
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Distributions to NCI
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
2039 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
2039 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2039 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes
Contract Liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Liability [Table Text Block]
Current operating lease liabilities
Current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
SPL Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
SPL Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
SPL Revolving Credit Facility
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Total long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Long-Term Debt
Cheniere [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Total assets
Total assets
Assets
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
2030
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
2028
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Three
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Three
Offsets to LNG terminal costs
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
LNG [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Realized and change in fair value gains included in net income:
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Realized And Mark-To-Market Losses [Abstract]
Fair Value, Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Realized And Mark-To-Market Losses
Gains (Losses) From Amortization Of NPNS Assets And Liabilities
Gains (Losses) From Amortization Of NPNS Assets And Liabilities
Gains (Losses) From Amortization Of NPNS Assets And Liabilities
General Partner
General Partner [Member]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
2027
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Weighted-average remaining lease term
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Derivative, collateral posted by us
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash Not Offset
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Net derivative gain (loss)
Derivative gain (loss), net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Purchases (liability)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases
Related Party
Related Party [Member]
Less: Interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Schedule of Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customers
Schedule of Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customer [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customer [Table Text Block]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning of Period
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, End of Period
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
PEO
PEO [Member]
Trade and Other Receivables, Net of Current Expected Credit Losses
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
2028 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2028 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2028 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
2027 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Number of LNG Storage Tanks
Number Of LNG Storage Tanks
Number Of LNG Storage Tanks
2027
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Two
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Two
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Included in cost of sales, new deals (asset)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings, New Deals
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings, New Deals
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents—end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
SPL and CCH [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction And Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction And Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings
Total derivative assets
Derivative Asset
Total deferred NPNS assets and liabilities
Total deferred NPNS assets and liabilities
Total deferred NPNS assets and liabilities
Less: income tax provision
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Balance, beginning of period (asset)
Balance, end of period (asset)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Derivative liabilities
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Transfers out of level 3 (liability)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total estimated amortization
Total Estimated Amortization Of NPNS Assets And Liabilities
Total Estimated Amortization Of NPNS Assets And Liabilities
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Operation Agreement and Construction Management Agreement
Operation Agreement and Construction Management Agreement [Member]
Operation Agreement and Construction Management Agreement [Member]
Included in cost of sales, new deals (liability)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings, New Deals
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings, New Deals
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Accrued liabilities
Total accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Settlements (liability)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project [Member]
Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project [Member]
Corpus Christi Stage 3 Project
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Incentive Distribution Right Ownership Percentage
Incentive Distribution Right Ownership Percentage
Incentive Distribution Right Ownership Percentage
Preferred Stock, Par Value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Cost of sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
LNG in-transit [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas In Transit Inventory [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas In Transit Inventory [Member]
2030
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Transfers out of level 3 (asset)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Sublease Income
Sublease Income
Accretion of redeemable non-controlling interest, net of tax
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced [Member]
Deferred NPNS Assets and Liabilities Amortization [Abstract]
Deferred NPNS Assets and Liabilities Amortization [Abstract]
Deferred NPNS Assets and Liabilities Amortization
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Carrying Amount of NPNS-Designated Agreements Reclassified on Balance Sheet
Carrying Amount of NPNS-Designated Agreements Reclassified on Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Carrying Amount of NPNS-Designated Agreements Reclassified on Balance Sheet
2027 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2027 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
LNG Revenues [Member]
Sales [Member]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Current debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt, Current
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Terminal and related assets [Member]
Terminal And Related Assets [Member]
Terminal and related assets [Member]
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Related Party [Domain]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Domain]
Total current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Regasification [Member]
Regasification Service [Member]
Regasification Service [Member]
Inventory [Axis]
Inventory [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease in Original Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease in Original Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease in Original Borrowing Capacity
Natural gas [Member]
Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
Natural Gas Inventory [Member]
Included in cost of sales, existing deals (asset)
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings, Existing Deals
Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included In Earnings, Existing Deals
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Other current assets, net
Other Assets, Current
Number of Midscale Trains
Number of Midscale Trains
Number of Midscale Trains
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Weighted Average Recognition Timing
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Cash paid during the period for interest on debt, net of amounts capitalized
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Accounts Receivable And Contract Assets
Accounts Receivable And Contract Assets [Member]
Accounts Receivable And Contract Assets [Member]
Basis of Presentation, Policy
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating lease assets
Right-of-use assets—Operating
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Effective Income Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Reduction of right-of-use assets
Non Cash Operating Lease Costs
Non Cash Operating Lease Costs
SOFR [Member]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fixed assets and other [Member]
Fixed assets [Member]
Fixed assets [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Sabine Pass LNG Terminal [Member]
Sabine Pass LNG Terminal [Member]
Sabine Pass LNG Terminal [Member]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
2034 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
2034 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
2034 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
Accounting for Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Information and Customer Concentration
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Number of Trains
Number of Trains
Number of Trains
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used for) settlement of derivative instruments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives
Unpaid dividends
Dividends Payable Incurred, Current Period
Dividends payable that was incurred in the current period
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
SPL Senior Notes [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Natural gas purchases
Accrued Natural Gas Purchases
Accrued Natural Gas Purchases
2028
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent, Current
Selling, general and administrative expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
FX Derivatives Asset [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Asset [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Asset [Member]
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense
Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Other non-current assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Incremental commitments
Line Of Credit Facility, Increase, Incremental Commitments
Line Of Credit Facility, Increase, Incremental Commitments
Interest costs and related debt fees
Interest Payable, Current
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Creole Trail Pipeline [Member]
Creole Trail Pipeline [Member]
Creole Trail Pipeline [Member]
Revenues
Total revenues
Revenues
Total losses (gains) on derivative instruments, net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Land [Member]
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Balance, beginning of period (liability)
Balance, end of period (liability)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Present value of lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability
Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
FX Derivatives Liability [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Liability [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract Liability [Member]
Purchases and settlements:
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases, (Sales), Issuances, (Settlements) [Abstract]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Other, net
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Property, Plant And Equipment, reduction for proceeds not yet collected on commissioning sales of LNG
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Uncollected Portion
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Uncollected Portion
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Debt Instrument, Credit Spread Adjustment On Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Credit Spread Adjustment On Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Credit Spread Adjustment On Variable Rate
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Stockholders’ equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Current derivative liabilities
Current derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability, Current
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member]
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Issued shares withheld from employees related to share-based compensation, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Schedule Of Depreciation And Offsets To LNG Terminal Costs
Schedule Of Depreciation And Offsets To LNG Terminal Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Depreciation And Offsets To LNG Terminal Costs
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project
Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project [Member]
Midscale Trains 8 & 9 Project
Redeemable NCI
Redeemable NCI, Equity, Carrying Amount
Redeemable NCI, Equity, Carrying Amount
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Normal Purchase Normal Sale, Percentage of Integrated Production Marketing Agreements Designated Of Total Fixed Minimum Volumes
Normal Purchase Normal Sale, Percentage of Integrated Production Marketing Agreements Designated
Normal Purchase Normal Sale, Percentage of Integrated Production Marketing Agreements Designated Of Total Fixed Minimum Volumes
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Production Capacity Status [Axis]
Production Capacity Status [Axis]
Production Capacity Status [Axis]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Shares repurchased, at cost and inclusive of excise taxes
Stock Repurchase Program, Treasury Stock Value Acquired, Cost Method
Stock Repurchase Program, Treasury Stock Value Acquired, Cost Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two-Class Method [Table]
Tax-related liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Total operating costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Related Party [Axis]
Related and Nonrelated Parties [Axis]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Deferred NPNS Assets [Member]
Deferred NPNS Assets [Member]
Primary financial statement caption for Deferred NPNS assets.
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Letters of credit issued
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Natural Gas Transportation and Storage Agreements [Member]
Natural Gas Transportation and Storage Agreements [Member]
Natural Gas Transportation and Storage Agreements [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Finance Leases
Lessee, Finance Lease, Description [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
All Award Types
Award Type [Domain]
O2025 Q2 Dividends
O2025 Q2 Dividends [Member]
O2025 Q2 Dividends
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
NCI
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Agreements designated as NPNS and no longer measured at fair value on a recurring basis (liability)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3, NPNS Designation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Transfers out of Level 3, NPNS Designation
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Redemption of Redeemable NCI
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Trade and other receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 and Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 and Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 and Level 3
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Commitments terminated
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Termination
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Termination
Operating and maintenance expense
Operating Costs and Expenses
FX Derivatives [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
2025 Q1 Dividends
O2025Q1 Dividends [Member]
O2025Q1 Dividends
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Revenue recognized from prior period deferral
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Sublease Income, Variable
Variable Lease, Income
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Contributions from redeemable NCI
Contributions from Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest
Contributions From Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Deferred NPNS liabilities
Deferred NPNS liabilities
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Liabilities
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Liabilities
Other subsidiaries
Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Other Subsidiaries
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
2026
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Inventory [Domain]
Inventory [Domain]
Share-based compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Treasury stock: 71.7 million shares and 66.8 million shares at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Purchases (asset)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Available commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Terminal and related asset costs
Accrued LNG terminal costs
Accrued LNG terminal costs
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Operational [Member]
Operational Status [Member]
Operational Status [Member]
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives Liability [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Liability [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Liability [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Inventory
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Amortization of discount and debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Derivative, collateral posted by counterparties
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash Not Offset
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accounts and Other Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value, 5.0 million shares authorized, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
General Partner ownership percentage
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Length of Natural Gas Pipeline
Length Of Natural Gas Pipeline
Length Of Natural Gas Pipeline
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Net Fair Value Liability
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Derivative Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Other revenues
Revenue Not from Contract with Customer, Other
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Normal Purchase Normal Sale, Percentage of Integrated Production Marketing Agreements Not Designated Of Total Fixed Minimum Volumes
Normal Purchase Normal Sale, Percentage of Integrated Production Marketing Agreements Not Designated Of Total Fixed Minimum Volumes
Normal Purchase Normal Sale, Percentage of Integrated Production Marketing Agreements Not Designated Of Total Fixed Minimum Volumes
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designation [Axis]
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designation [Axis]
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designation
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable NCI
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Other operating costs and expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
NCI
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Contract Assets
Contract with Customer, Asset [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset [Table Text Block]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Total interest cost
Interest Costs Incurred
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member]
Corpus Christi Holdings Working Capital Facility [Member]
Corpus Christi Holdings Working Capital Facility [Member]
SPL and CCL
Sabine Pass Liquefaction And Corpus Christi Liquefaction [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction And Corpus Christi Liquefaction [Member]
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
2037 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
A2037 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Notes [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction Notes due 2037 [Member]
2028 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
2028 Cheniere Senior Secured Notes [Member]
2028 Cheniere Senior Secured Notes
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Additional Years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Extension, Additional Years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Extension, Additional Years
Derivative Asset, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative Asset, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Asset, Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, after Offset and Deduction
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity, Beginning of Period
Stockholders' Equity, End of Period
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Weighted average price paid per share
Shares Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Margin deposits
Margin Deposit Assets
Document Type
Document Type
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Derivative Liability, Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, after Offset and Deduction
Trade and other receivables, net of current expected credit losses
Total trade and other receivables, net of current expected credit losses
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Revenues from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Derivative Asset and Liability, Subject to Master Netting Offset, Collateral
Derivative Asset and Liability, Subject to Master Netting Offset, Collateral [Table Text Block]
Derivative Asset and Liability, Subject to Master Netting Offset, Collateral
Property, plant and equipment, net of proceeds from commissioning sales of LNG of $85 million and $52 million, respectively
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Unrealized loss on derivatives
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Total current assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
2029 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
2029 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
2029 Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Tecniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Equity Method Investee
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Payments related to tax withholdings for share-based compensation
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Derivative, Term of Contract
Derivative, Term of Contract
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Customer A [Member]
Customer A [Member]
Customer A [Member]
2026 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2026 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2026 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Current portion of deferred NPNS liabilities
Current portion of deferred NPNS liabilities
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Current Liabilities
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Current Liabilities
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain]
LNG Trading Derivatives [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative [Member]
LNG Trading Derivative [Member]
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Table]
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders—diluted (2)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Fair Value, Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Treasury Stock, Common
Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning of Period
Treasury Stock, Shares, End of Period
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Total other expense
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Asset ownership percentage
Asset Ownership Percentage
Asset Ownership Percentage
Deferred NPNS liabilities [Member]
Deferred NPNS liabilities [Member]
Primary financial statement caption for Deferred NPNS liabilities.
Schedule of Interest Expense
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Less: accretion of redeemable NCI, net of tax
Minority Interest Change in Redemption Value, Net of Tax
Minority Interest Change in Redemption Value, Net of Tax
Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Less: Interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage
2030
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Five
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Year Five
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Shares repurchased, at cost and inclusive of excise taxes, shares
Total shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
2015 CCH Term Loan Facility [Member]
2015 CCH Term Loan Facility [Member]
SPL [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member]
Sabine Pass Liquefaction [Member]
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule of Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Outstanding balance
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Amortization of Deferred NPNS Assets and Liabilities By Year
Amortization of Deferred NPNS Assets and Liabilities By Year [Table Text Block]
Amortization of Deferred NPNS Assets and Liabilities By Year
LNG [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas [Member]
Liquefied Natural Gas [Member]
Compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
2030 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
2030 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Senior Notes [Member]
2030 SPL Senior Notes [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Partner Type [Axis]
Partner Type [Axis]
Distributions to NCI
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
2036 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
2036 Cheniere Senior Notes [Member]
2036 Cheniere Senior Notes
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Net income (loss) attributable to Cheniere
Net income attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Included in cost of sales, existing deals (liability)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings, Existing Deals
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings, Existing Deals
Assets under finance leases [Member]
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Construction-in-process [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Sublease Income, Fixed
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Lease Payments
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total facility size
Line Of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Original Borrowing Capacity
Cash received but not yet recognized in revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Additions
Contract with Customer, Liability, Additions
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Repurchase of common stock, inclusive of excise taxes paid
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Contract assets, net of current expected credit losses
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
Corpus Christi Holdings Senior Notes [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Debt, Minimum Historical Debt Service Coverage Ratio And Projected Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Debt, Minimum Historical Debt Service Coverage Ratio And Projected Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Debt, Minimum Historical Debt Service Coverage Ratio And Projected Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Agreements designated as NPNS and no longer measured at fair value on a recurring basis (asset)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3, NPNS Designation
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3, NPNS Designation
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Lease, Other Quantitative Information
Lease Other Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Lease Other Quantitative Information [Table Text Block]
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Shares repurchased
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Redemptions and repayments of debt and borrowings
Repayments of Debt
Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Limited Partner ownership percentage
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest
2026 Q1 Dividends
O2026Q1 Dividends [Member]
O2026Q1 Dividends
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Deferred NPNS assets
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Assets
Deferred Normal Purchase Normal Sale Assets
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest and Variable Interest Entity [Abstract]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Schedule of Accounts and Other Receivables, Net of Current Expected Credit Losses
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Total derivative liabilities
Derivative Liability
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Total Revenues from Contracts with External Customers [Member]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Non-Controlling Interest and Variable Interest Entities
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Contract with Customer, Liability
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Revenue Performance Obligation Agent Arrangements
Revenue Performance Obligation Agent Arrangements
Revenue Performance Obligation Agent Arrangements
Under Construction [Member]
Under Construction [Member]
Under Construction [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Lessor, Operating Lease, Description
Lessor, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]
Other receivables
Other Receivables, Gross, Current
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Payments Due
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Fair Value, Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
CQP Revolving Credit Facility
CQP Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
CQP Revolving Credit Facility
Net cash used in financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Schedule of Maturity of Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Lease Liability Maturity [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Lease Liability Maturity [Table Text Block]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designated
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designated [Member]
Normal Purchase Normal Sale Designated
Redeemable NCI
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Derivative asset (liability), net
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—basic
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Cost of sales (excluding operating and maintenance expense and depreciation, amortization and accretion expense shown separately below)
Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Equity Method Investee Sold
Equity Method Investee Sold [Member]
Equity Method Investee Sold
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Proceeds from sale of equity method investment
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Total cost of repurchases
Cost of Repurchase of Common Stock
Cost of Repurchase of Common Stock
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration [Table]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Total operating lease liabilities
Increase Decrease In Operating Lease Liabilities
Increase Decrease In Operating Lease Liabilities
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Collected Portion
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Collected Portion
Property, Plant And Equipment, Reduction For Testing Costs Recovered, Collected Portion
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage
Weighted-average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Table]
Nature Of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Table]
Nature Of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Settlements (asset)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements
Dividends to stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives Asset [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Asset [Member]
Price Risk Derivative Asset [Member]
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Current derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Current
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
Corpus Christi Pipeline [Member]
Corpus Christi Pipeline [Member]
Corpus Christi Pipeline [Member]
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
LNG Trading Derivatives Liability [Member]
LNG Trading Derivatives Liability [Member]
LNG Trading Derivatives Liability [Member]
2026 Q2 Dividends
O2026Q2 Dividends [Member]
O2026Q2 Dividends
Sublease Income, Total
Lease Income
Interest and dividend income
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Other [Member]
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Total liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Common stock: $0.003 par value, 480.0 million shares authorized; 279.6 million shares and 279.2 million shares issued at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Operating costs and expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
2026 (1)
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Next Twelve Months
Gains (Losses) From Deferred NPNS Assets And Liabilities Amortization In Next Twelve Months
Terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities [Member]
Terminal And Interconnecting Pipeline Facilities [Member]
Terminal And Interconnecting Pipeline Facilities [Member]
Unpaid excise tax on stock repurchased during the year
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock, Unpaid Excise Tax
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock, Unpaid Excise Tax
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Years after Substantial Completion
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Years after Substantial Completion
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Years after Substantial Completion
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Corpus Christi Holdings Revolving Credit Facility
Corpus Christi Holdings Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Corpus Christi Holdings Revolving Credit Facility
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Variable Consideration [Line Items]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Inventory [Member]
Other Inventory
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Finance Leases, Future Minimum Payments
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Dilutive Unvested Stock
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment