Cheniere Corpus Christi 10-Q 8 Nov 18 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018shares
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC
Entity Central Index Key	1,693,317
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	219,950	226,559
Advances to affiliate	53,845	31,486
Inventory	8,638	0
Derivative assets	16,008	0
Other current assets	4,392	1,494
Other current assets—affiliate	498	190
Total current assets	303,331	259,729
Property, plant and equipment, net	10,556,309	8,261,383
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	53,465	98,175
Non-current derivative assets	91,091	2,469
Other non-current assets, net	29,841	38,124
Total assets	11,034,037	8,659,880
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	25,304	6,461
Accrued liabilities	256,527	258,060
Due to affiliates	19,846	23,789
Derivative liabilities	213	19,609
Total current liabilities	301,890	307,919
Long-term debt, net	8,589,201	6,669,476
Non-current derivative liabilities	3,441	15,209
Member’s equity	2,139,505	1,667,276
Total liabilities and member’s equity	$ 11,034,037	$ 8,659,880

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Expenses
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	(9,477)	533	(6,377)	2,097
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	1,522	1,504	2,539	1,653
Development expense	49	82	172	497
Development expense—affiliate	0	0	0	8
General and administrative expense	1,479	861	3,514	3,824
General and administrative expense—affiliate	607	289	1,605	753
Depreciation and amortization expense	3,488	248	5,246	537
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	(13)	2,059	(13)	2,064
Total expenses (recoveries)	(2,345)	5,576	6,686	11,433
Income (loss) from operations	2,345	(5,576)	(6,686)	(11,433)
Other income (expense)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	0	0	(15,332)	(32,480)
Derivative gain (loss), net	21,818	(2,906)	119,233	(35,002)
Other income (expense)	225	(95)	184	(177)
Total other income (expense)	22,043	(3,001)	104,085	(67,659)
Net income (loss)	$ 24,388	$ (8,577)	$ 97,399	$ (79,092)

Consolidated Statement of Membe

Consolidated Statement of Member's Equity - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2018 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Cheniere CCH HoldCo I, LLC [Member]
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,667,276	$ 1,667,276
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions	374,830	374,830
Net income	97,399	97,399
Member's equity, end of period at Sep. 30, 2018	$ 2,139,505	$ 2,139,505

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ 97,399	$ (79,092)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	5,246	537
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	15,332	32,480
Total losses (gains) on derivatives, net	(128,590)	34,707
Net cash used for settlement of derivative instruments	(7,204)	(42,160)
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	(13)	2,064
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Inventory	(8,638)	0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,710	495
Due to affiliates	152	1,176
Advances to affiliate	(1,704)	0
Other, net	(5,244)	(1,032)
Other, net—affiliate	(307)	(756)
Net cash used in operating activities	(31,861)	(51,581)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(2,228,365)	(1,629,173)
Other	3,705	25,995
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,224,660)	(1,603,178)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	2,276,800	2,706,000
Repayments of debt	(295,455)	(1,436,050)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	(45,743)	(23,309)
Debt extinguishment cost	(9,108)	(29)
Capital contributions	323,418	254,120
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,249,912	1,500,732
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(6,609)	(154,027)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	226,559	270,540
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	$ 219,950	$ 116,513

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Balances per Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Balances per Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	219,950	226,559
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 219,950	$ 226,559	$ 116,513	$ 270,540

Nature of Operations and Basis

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION We are developing and constructing natural gas liquefaction and export facilities at the Corpus Christi LNG terminal (the “Liquefaction Facilities”) near Corpus Christi, Texas and a 23 -mile natural gas supply pipeline (the “Corpus Christi Pipeline” and together with the Liquefaction Facilities, the “Liquefaction Project”) through wholly owned subsidiaries CCL and CCP, respectively. The Liquefaction Project is being developed in stages. The first stage includes Trains 1 and 2 , two LNG storage tanks, one complete marine berth and a second partial berth and all of the Liquefaction Project ’s necessary infrastructure facilities (“Stage 1”) . The second stage includes Train 3, one LNG storage tank and the completion of the second partial berth (“Stage 2”) . Stages 1 and 2 are currently under construction, and construction of the Corpus Christi Pipeline was completed in the second quarter of 2018. Train 1 has commenced commissioning activities. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of CCH have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation, have been included. Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior period information to the current presentation. The reclassifications did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , and subsequent amendments thereto (“ASC 606”) using the full retrospective method. The adoption of ASC 606 represents a change in accounting principle that will provide financial statement readers with enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The adoption of ASC 606 did not impact our previously reported consolidated financial statements in any prior period nor did it result in a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will be realized for the year ending December 31, 2018 . We are a disregarded entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Our taxable income or loss, which may vary substantially from the net income or loss reported on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of Cheniere. The provision for income taxes, taxes payable and deferred income tax balances have been recorded as if we had filed all tax returns on a separate return basis from Cheniere.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash	RESTRICTED CASH Restricted cash consists of funds that are contractually restricted as to usage or withdrawal and have been presented separately from cash and cash equivalents on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , restricted cash consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Current restricted cash Liquefaction Project $ 219,950 $ 226,559 Pursuant to the accounts agreement entered into with the collateral trustee for the benefit of our debt holders, we are required to deposit all cash received into reserve accounts controlled by the collateral trustee. The usage or withdrawal of such cash is restricted to the payment of liabilities related to the Liquefaction Project and other restricted payments.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 LNG terminal costs LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities $ 454,710 $ — LNG site and related costs 40,911 13,844 LNG terminal construction-in-process 10,057,318 8,242,520 Accumulated depreciation (3,696 ) — Total LNG terminal costs, net 10,549,243 8,256,364 Fixed assets Fixed assets 9,433 6,042 Accumulated depreciation (2,367 ) (1,023 ) Total fixed assets, net 7,066 5,019 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 10,556,309 $ 8,261,383 Depreciation expense was $3.4 million and $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and $5.1 million and $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS We have entered into the following derivative instruments that are reported at fair value: • interest rate swaps (“Interest Rate Derivatives”) to hedge a portion of the variable-rate interest payments on our credit facility (the “CCH Credit Facility”) and • commodity derivatives consisting of natural gas supply contracts for the commissioning and operation of the Liquefaction Project (“Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives”) and associated economic hedges (collectively, the “Liquefaction Supply Derivatives”) . We recognize our derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities and measure those instruments at fair value. None of our derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedging instruments, and changes in fair value are recorded within our Consolidated Statements of Operations to the extent not utilized for the commissioning process. The following table shows the fair value of our derivative instruments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , which are classified as derivative assets, non-current derivative assets , derivative liabilities or non-current derivative liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands). Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Interest Rate Derivatives asset (liability) $ — $ 94,180 $ — $ 94,180 $ — $ (32,258 ) $ — $ (32,258 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives asset (liability) (183 ) 3,217 6,231 9,265 — — (91 ) (91 ) There have been no changes to our evaluation of and accounting for our derivative positions during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 . See Note 5—Derivative Instruments of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 for additional information. We value our Interest Rate Derivatives using an income-based approach, utilizing observable inputs to the valuation model including interest rate curves, risk adjusted discount rates, credit spreads and other relevant data. We value our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives using a market based approach incorporating present value techniques, as needed, using observable commodity price curves, when available, and other relevant data. The fair value of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives is predominantly driven by market commodity basis prices and, as applicable to our natural gas supply contracts, our assessment of the associated conditions precedent, including evaluating whether the respective market is available as pipeline infrastructure is developed. Upon the satisfaction of conditions precedent, including completion and placement into service of relevant pipeline infrastructure to accommodate marketable physical gas flow, we recognize a gain or loss based on the fair value of the respective natural gas supply contracts. We include a portion of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy as the fair value is developed through the use of internal models which may be impacted by inputs that are unobservable in the marketplace. The curves used to generate the fair value of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives are based on basis adjustments applied to forward curves for a liquid trading point. In addition, there may be observable liquid market basis information in the near term, but terms of a Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives contract may exceed the period for which such information is available, resulting in a Level 3 classification. In these instances, the fair value of the contract incorporates extrapolation assumptions made in the determination of the market basis price for future delivery periods in which applicable commodity basis prices were either not observable or lacked corroborative market data. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , some of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives existed within markets for which the pipeline infrastructure is under development to accommodate marketable physical gas flow. The Level 3 fair value measurements of natural gas positions within our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives could be materially impacted by a significant change in certain natural gas market basis spreads due to the contractual notional amount represented by our Level 3 positions, which is a substantial portion of our overall Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives portfolio. The following table includes quantitative information for the unobservable inputs for our Level 3 Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives as of September 30, 2018 : Net Fair Value Asset (in thousands) Valuation Approach Significant Unobservable Input Significant Unobservable Inputs Range Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives $6,231 Market approach incorporating present value techniques Basis Spread $(0.748) - $0.050 The following table shows the changes in the fair value of our Level 3 Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ 473 $ (383 ) $ (91 ) $ — Realized and mark-to-market gains: Included in operating and maintenance expense 640 678 614 — Purchases 5,118 — 5,708 295 Balance, end of period $ 6,231 $ 295 $ 6,231 $ 295 Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ 640 $ 678 $ 614 $ — Derivative assets and liabilities arising from our derivative contracts with the same counterparty are reported on a net basis, as all counterparty derivative contracts provide for net settlement. The use of derivative instruments exposes us to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that a counterparty will be unable to meet its commitments in instances when our derivative instruments are in an asset position. Additionally, we evaluate our own ability to meet our commitments in instances where our derivative instruments are in a liability position. Our derivative instruments are subject to contractual provisions which provide for the unconditional right of set-off for all derivative assets and liabilities with a given counterparty in the event of default. Interest Rate Derivatives In June 2018, we settled a portion of the Interest Rate Derivatives and recognized a derivative gain of $4.8 million upon the termination of interest rate swaps associated with the amendment of the CCH Credit Facility , as discussed in Note 6—Debt . In May 2017, we settled a portion of the Interest Rate Derivatives and recognized a derivative loss of $13.0 million in conjunction with the termination of approximately $1.4 billion of commitments under the CCH Credit Facility . As of September 30, 2018 , we had the following Interest Rate Derivatives outstanding: Initial Notional Amount Maximum Notional Amount Effective Date Maturity Date Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid Variable Interest Rate Received Interest Rate Derivatives $28.8 million $4.7 billion May 20, 2015 May 31, 2022 2.30% One-month LIBOR The following table shows the fair value and location of our Interest Rate Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Consolidated Balance Sheet Location 2018 2017 Derivative assets $ 13,505 $ — Non-current derivative assets 80,675 2,469 Total derivative assets 94,180 2,469 Derivative liabilities — (19,609 ) Non-current derivative liabilities — (15,118 ) Total derivative liabilities — (34,727 ) Derivative asset (liability), net $ 94,180 $ (32,258 ) The following table shows the changes in the fair value and settlements of our Interest Rate Derivatives recorded in derivative gain (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest Rate Derivatives gain (loss) $ 21,818 $ (2,906 ) $ 119,233 $ (35,002 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives CCL has entered into index-based physical natural gas supply contracts to purchase natural gas for the commissioning and operation of the Liquefaction Project. The terms of the physical natural gas supply contracts range up to eight years, some of which commence upon the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, such as the date of first commercial delivery of specified Trains of the Liquefaction Project. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , CCL had secured up to approximately 2,640 TBtu and 2,024 TBtu , respectively, of natural gas feedstock through natural gas supply contracts, The forward notional for our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives was approximately 2,563 TBtu and 1,019 TBtu as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively. The following table shows the fair value and location of our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of (1) Consolidated Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Derivative assets $ 2,503 $ — Non-current derivative assets 10,416 — Total derivative assets 12,919 — Derivative liabilities (213 ) — Non-current derivative liabilities (3,441 ) (91 ) Total derivative liabilities (3,654 ) (91 ) Derivative asset (liability), net $ 9,265 $ (91 ) (1) Does not include collateral call of $1.0 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Balance Sheet as September 30, 2018 . The following table shows the changes in the fair value of our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives recorded in operating and maintenance expense on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain $ 10,507 $ 678 $ 9,357 $ 295 Consolidated Balance Sheet Presentation Our derivative instruments are presented on a net basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as described above. The following table shows the fair value of our derivatives outstanding on a gross and net basis (in thousands): Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Offsetting Derivative Assets (Liabilities) As of September 30, 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives $ 94,496 $ (316 ) $ 94,180 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 14,946 (2,027 ) 12,919 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (9,283 ) 5,629 (3,654 ) As of December 31, 2017 Interest Rate Derivatives $ 2,808 $ (339 ) $ 2,469 Interest Rate Derivatives (34,747 ) 20 (34,727 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (130 ) 39 (91 )

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	ACCRUED LIABILITIES As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Interest costs and related debt fees $ 64,933 $ 136,283 Liquefaction Project costs 170,741 107,055 Other 20,853 14,722 Total accrued liabilities $ 256,527 $ 258,060

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , our debt consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Long-term debt 7.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (“2024 CCH Senior Notes”) $ 1,250,000 $ 1,250,000 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (“2025 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500,000 1,500,000 5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (“2027 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500,000 1,500,000 CCH Credit Facility 4,491,737 2,484,737 Unamortized premium, discount and debt issuance costs, net (152,536 ) (65,261 ) Total long-term debt, net 8,589,201 6,669,476 Current debt $1.2 billion CCH Working Capital Facility (“CCH Working Capital Facility”) — — Total debt, net $ 8,589,201 $ 6,669,476 2018 Debt Issuances CCH Credit Facility In May 2018, we amended and restated the CCH Credit Facility to increase total commitments under the credit facility to $6.1 billion . Borrowings are used to fund a portion of the costs of developing, constructing and placing into service the three Trains and the related facilities of the Liquefaction Project and for related business purposes. The CCH Credit Facility matures on June 30, 2024 , with principal payments due quarterly commencing on the earlier of (1) the first quarterly payment date occurring more than three calendar months following the completion of the Liquefaction Project as defined in the common terms agreement and (2) a set date determined by reference to the date under which a certain LNG buyer linked to the last Train of the Liquefaction Project to become operational is entitled to terminate its SPA for failure to achieve the date of first commercial delivery for that agreement. Scheduled repayments will be based upon a 19 -year tailored amortization, commencing the first full quarter after the completion of Trains 1 through 3 and designed to achieve a minimum projected fixed debt service coverage ratio of 1.50 :1. Loans under the CCH Credit Facility accrue interest at a variable rate per annum equal to, at our election, LIBOR or the base rate , plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin for LIBOR loans is 1.75% and for base rate loans is 0.75% . Interest on LIBOR loans is due and payable at the end of each applicable interest period and interest on base rate loans is due and payable at the end of each quarter. We were required to pay certain upfront fees to the agents and lenders under the CCH Credit Facility together with additional transaction fees and expenses in the aggregate amount of $53.3 million . All other terms of the CCH Credit Facility substantially remained the same to those described in Note 7—Debt of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. The amendment and restatement of the CCH Credit Facility resulted in the recognition of $15.3 million of debt modification and extinguishment costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 relating to the incurrence of third party fees and write off of unamortized debt issuance costs. CCH Working Capital Facility In June 2018, we amended and restated the CCH Working Capital Facility to increase total commitments under the CCH Working Capital Facility to $1.2 billion . Borrowings will be used for certain working capital requirements related to developing and placing into operations the Liquefaction Project and for related business purposes. Loans under the CCH Working Capital Facility accrue interest at a variable rate per annum equal to LIBOR or the base rate plus the applicable margin. The applicable margin for LIBOR loans ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% per annum, and the applicable margin for base rate loans ranges from 0.25% to 0.75% per annum. We were required to pay certain upfront fees to the agents and lenders under the CCH Working Capital Facility together with additional transaction fees and expenses in the aggregate amount of $13.8 million . The CCH Working Capital Facility matures on June 29, 2023 . All other terms of the CCH Working Capital Facility substantially remained the same to those described in Note 7—Debt of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. Credit Facilities Below is a summary of our credit facilities outstanding as of September 30, 2018 (in thousands): CCH Credit Facility CCH Working Capital Facility Original facility size $ 8,403,714 $ 350,000 Incremental commitments 1,565,961 850,000 Less: Outstanding balance 4,491,737 — Commitments terminated 3,832,263 — Letters of credit issued — 315,525 Available commitment $ 1,645,675 $ 884,475 Interest rate LIBOR plus 1.75% or base rate plus 0.75% LIBOR plus 1.25% - 1.75% or base rate plus 0.25% - 0.75% Maturity date June 30, 2024 June 29, 2023 Restrictive Debt Covenants As of September 30, 2018 , we were in compliance with all covenants related to our debt agreements. Interest Expense Total interest expense consisted of the following (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Total interest cost $ 117,834 $ 95,204 $ 325,648 $ 263,560 Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (117,834 ) (95,204 ) (325,648 ) (263,560 ) Total interest expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ — Fair Value Disclosures The following table shows the carrying amount, which is net of unamortized premium, discount and debt issuance costs, and estimated fair value of our debt (in thousands): September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Senior notes (1) $ 4,189,958 $ 4,453,750 $ 4,184,739 $ 4,590,625 Credit facilities (2) 4,399,243 4,399,243 2,484,737 2,484,737 (1) Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes , 2025 CCH Senior Notes and 2027 CCH Senior Notes (collectively, the “CCH Senior Notes”) . The Level 2 estimated fair value was based on quotes obtained from broker-dealers or market makers of the CCH Senior Notes and other similar instruments. (2) Includes CCH Credit Facility and CCH Working Capital Facility . The Level 3 estimated fair value approximates the principal amount because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates and the debt may be repaid, in full or in part, at any time without penalty.

Revenues from Contracts with Cu

Revenues from Contracts with Customers	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues from Contracts with Customers	REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS We have entered into numerous SPAs with third party customers for the sale of LNG on a free on board (“FOB”) (delivered to the customer at the Corpus Christi LNG terminal) basis. Our customers generally purchase LNG for a price consisting of a fixed fee per MMBtu of LNG (a portion of which is subject to annual adjustment for inflation) plus a variable fee per MMBtu of LNG equal to approximately 115% of Henry Hub. The fixed fee component is the amount payable to us regardless of a cancellation or suspension of LNG cargo deliveries by the customers. The variable fee component is the amount generally payable to us only upon delivery of LNG plus all future adjustments to the fixed fee for inflation. The SPAs and contracted volumes to be made available under the SPAs are not tied to a specific Train; however, the term of each SPA generally commences upon the date of first commercial delivery of a specified Train. Revenues from the sale of LNG are recognized at a point in time when the LNG is delivered to the customer, at the Corpus Christi LNG terminal, which is the point legal title, physical possession and the risks and rewards of ownership transfer to the customer. Each individual molecule of LNG is viewed as a separate performance obligation. The stated contract price (including both fixed and variable fees) per MMBtu in each LNG sales arrangement is representative of the stand-alone selling price for LNG at the time the sale was negotiated. We have concluded that the variable fees meet the exception for allocating variable consideration to specific parts of the contract. As such, the variable consideration for these contracts is allocated to each distinct molecule of LNG and recognized when that distinct molecule of LNG is delivered to the customer. Because of the use of the exception, variable consideration related to the sale of LNG is also not included in the transaction price. Fees received pursuant to SPAs are recognized as LNG revenues only after substantial completion of the respective Train. Prior to substantial completion, sales generated during the commissioning phase are offset against the cost of construction for the respective Train, as the production and removal of LNG from storage is necessary to test the facility and bring the asset to the condition necessary for its intended use. Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations Because many of our sales contracts have long-term durations, we are contractually entitled to significant future consideration which we have not yet recognized as revenue. The following table discloses the aggregate amount of the transaction price that is allocated to performance obligations that have not yet been satisfied as of September 30, 2018 : Unsatisfied Transaction Price (in billions) Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) LNG revenues $ 34.8 11.9 (1) The weighted average recognition timing represents an estimate of the number of years during which we shall have recognized half of the unsatisfied transaction price. We have elected the following exemptions which omit certain potential future sources of revenue from the table above: (1) We omit from the table above all performance obligations that are part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less. (2) We omit from the table above all variable consideration that is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation or to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a distinct good or service that forms part of a single performance obligation when that performance obligation qualifies as a series. The table above excludes all variable consideration under our SPAs. The amount of revenue from variable fees that is not included in the transaction price will vary based on the future prices of Henry Hub throughout the contract terms, to the extent customers elect to take delivery of their LNG, and adjustments to the consumer price index. Certain of our contracts contain additional variable consideration based on the outcome of contingent events and the movement of various indexes. The receipt of such variable consideration is considered constrained due to the uncertainty of ultimate pricing and receipt and we have not included such variable consideration in the transaction price. We have entered into contracts to sell LNG that are conditioned upon one or both of the parties achieving certain milestones such as reaching a final investment decision on a certain liquefaction Train, obtaining financing or achieving substantial completion of a Train and any related facilities. These contracts are considered completed contracts for revenue recognition purposes and are included in the transaction price above when the conditions are considered probable of being met. We have elected the practical expedient to omit the disclosure of the transaction price allocated to future performance obligations and an explanation of when the entity expects to recognize the amount as revenue as of December 31, 2017 .

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Below is a summary of our related party transactions as reported on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate Services Agreements $ 1,302 $ 1,415 $ 1,890 $ 1,434 Lease Agreements 223 89 652 219 Other Agreements (3 ) — (3 ) — Total operating and maintenance expense—affiliate 1,522 1,504 2,539 1,653 Development expense—affiliate Services Agreements — — — 8 General and administrative expense—affiliate Services Agreements 607 289 1,605 753 We had $19.8 million and $23.8 million due to affiliates as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, under agreements with affiliates, as described below. LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements CCL has a fixed price 20 -year SPA with Cheniere Marketing International LLP (“ Cheniere Marketing ”) (the “Cheniere Marketing Base SPA”) which allows Cheniere Marketing to purchase, at its option, (1) up to a cumulative total of 150 TBtu of LNG within the commissioning periods for Trains 1 through 3, (2) any LNG produced from the end of the commissioning period for Train 1 until the date of first commercial delivery of LNG from Train 1 and (3) any excess LNG produced by the Liquefaction Facilities that is not committed to customers under third-party SPAs. Under the Cheniere Marketing Base SPA , Cheniere Marketing may, without charge, elect to suspend deliveries of cargoes (other than commissioning cargoes) scheduled for any month under the applicable annual delivery program by providing specified notice in advance. Additionally, CCL has a fixed price 25 -year SPA with Cheniere Marketing which allows them to purchase volumes of approximately 15 TBtu per annum of LNG. Services Agreements Gas and Power Supply Services Agreement (“G&P Agreement”) CCL has a G&P Agreement with Cheniere Energy Shared Services, Inc. (“Shared Services”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere, pursuant to which Shared Services will manage the gas and power procurement requirements of CCL. The services include, among other services, exercising the day-to-day management of CCL’s natural gas and power supply requirements, negotiating agreements on CCL’s behalf and providing other administrative services. Prior to the substantial completion of each Train of the Liquefaction Facilities , no monthly fee payment is required except for reimbursement of operating expenses. After substantial completion of each Train of the Liquefaction Facilities , for services performed while the Liquefaction Facilities is operational, CCL will pay, in addition to the reimbursement of operating expenses, a fixed monthly fee of $125,000 (indexed for inflation) for services with respect to such Train. Operation and Maintenance Agreements (“O&M Agreements”) CCL has an O&M Agreement (“CCL O&M Agreement”) with Cheniere LNG O&M Services, LLC (“O&M Services”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere, pursuant to which CCL receives all of the necessary services required to construct, operate and maintain the Liquefaction Facilities . The services to be provided include, among other services, preparing and maintaining staffing plans, identifying and arranging for procurement of equipment and materials, overseeing contractors, administering various agreements and other services required to operate and maintain the Liquefaction Facilities . Prior to the substantial completion of each Train of the Liquefaction Facilities , no monthly fee payment is required except for reimbursement of operating expenses. After substantial completion of each Train of the Liquefaction Facilities , for services performed while the Liquefaction Facilities is operational, CCL will pay, in addition to the reimbursement of operating expenses, a fixed monthly fee of $125,000 (indexed for inflation) for services with respect to such Train. CCP has an O&M Agreement (“CCP O&M Agreement”) with O&M Services pursuant to which CCP receives all of the necessary services required to construct, operate and maintain the Corpus Christi Pipeline . The services to be provided include, among other services, preparing and maintaining staffing plans, identifying and arranging for procurement of equipment and materials, overseeing contractors and other services required to operate and maintain the Corpus Christi Pipeline . CCP is required to reimburse O&M Services for all operating expenses incurred on behalf of CCP. Management Services Agreements (“MSAs”) CCL has an MSA with Shared Services pursuant to which Shared Services manages the construction and operation of the Liquefaction Facilities , excluding those matters provided for under the G&P Agreement and the CCL O&M Agreement. The services include, among other services, exercising the day-to-day management of CCL’s affairs and business, managing CCL’s regulatory matters, preparing status reports, providing contract administration services for all contracts associated with the Liquefaction Facilities and obtaining insurance. Prior to the substantial completion of each Train of the Liquefaction Facilities , no monthly fee payment is required except for reimbursement of expenses. After substantial completion of each Train, CCL will pay, in addition to the reimbursement of related expenses, a monthly fee equal to 3% of the capital expenditures incurred in the previous month and a fixed monthly fee of $375,000 for services with respect to such Train. CCP has an MSA with Shared Services pursuant to which Shared Services manages CCP’s operations and business, excluding those matters provided for under the CCP O&M Agreement. The services include, among other services, exercising the day-to-day management of CCP’s affairs and business, managing CCP’s regulatory matters, preparing status reports, providing contract administration services for all contracts associated with the Corpus Christi Pipeline and obtaining insurance. CCP is required to reimburse Shared Services for the aggregate of all costs and expenses incurred in the course of performing the services under the MSA. Land Agreements Lease Agreements CCL has agreements with Cheniere Land Holdings, LLC (“Cheniere Land Holdings”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere, to lease the land owned by Cheniere Land Holdings for the Liquefaction Facilities . The total annual lease payment is $0.7 million , and the terms of the agreements range from three to five years. In February 2018, CCL entered into agreements with Cheniere Land Holdings which grants CCL a limited license to use certain roads on land owned by Cheniere Land Holdings for the Liquefaction Facilities . The total annual lease payment is $0.1 million , and the term of each agreement is five years. In August 2018, CCL entered into an agreement with Cheniere Land Holdings which grants CCL a limited license to use certain land owned by Cheniere Land Holdings for the Liquefaction Facilities . CCL made a one-time payment of $0.5 million under this agreement, and the term of the agreement is three years. We had $0.5 million and $0.2 million as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, of prepaid expenses related to these agreements in other current assets—affiliate. Easement Agreements In May 2018, CCL entered into agreements with Cheniere Land Holdings which grants CCL the right to construct, install and operate waterlines on land owned by Cheniere Land Holdings for the Liquefaction Facilities . During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , CCL paid $0.4 million as equity contributions to Cheniere Land Holdings for the value of these agreements. Special Warranty Deed In May 2018, CCL entered into a special warranty deed agreement with Cheniere Land Holdings whereby land owned by Cheniere Land Holdings was transferred to CCL as a non-cash equity contribution of $20.8 million . Dredge Material Disposal Agreement CCL has a dredge material disposal agreement with Cheniere Land Holdings that terminates in 2042 which grants CCL permission to use land owned by Cheniere Land Holdings for the deposit of dredge material from the construction and maintenance of the Liquefaction Facilities . Under the terms of the agreement, CCL will pay Cheniere Land Holdings $0.50 per cubic yard of dredge material deposits up to 5.0 million cubic yards and $4.62 per cubic yard for any quantities above that. Tug Hosting Agreement In February 2017, CCL entered into a tug hosting agreement with Corpus Christi Tug Services, LLC (“Tug Services”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere, to provide certain marine structures, support services and access necessary at the Liquefaction Facilities for Tug Services to provide its customers with tug boat and marine services. Tug Services is required to reimburse CCL for any third party costs incurred by CCL in connection with providing the goods and services. State Tax Sharing Agreements CCL has a state tax sharing agreement with Cheniere. Under this agreement, Cheniere has agreed to prepare and file all state and local tax returns which CCL and Cheniere are required to file on a combined basis and to timely pay the combined state and local tax liability. If Cheniere, in its sole discretion, demands payment, CCL will pay to Cheniere an amount equal to the state and local tax that CCL would be required to pay if CCL’s state and local tax liability were calculated on a separate company basis. There have been no state and local taxes paid by Cheniere for which Cheniere could have demanded payment from CCL under this agreement; therefore, Cheniere has not demanded any such payments from CCL. The agreement is effective for tax returns due on or after May 2015. CCP has a state tax sharing agreement with Cheniere. Under this agreement, Cheniere has agreed to prepare and file all state and local tax returns which CCP and Cheniere are required to file on a combined basis and to timely pay the combined state and local tax liability. If Cheniere, in its sole discretion, demands payment, CCP will pay to Cheniere an amount equal to the state and local tax that CCP would be required to pay if CCP’s state and local tax liability were calculated on a separate company basis. There have been no state and local taxes paid by Cheniere for which Cheniere could have demanded payment from CCP under this agreement; therefore, Cheniere has not demanded any such payments from CCP. The agreement is effective for tax returns due on or after May 2015. Equity Contribution Agreements Equity Contribution Agreement In May 2018, we amended and restated the existing equity contribution agreement with Cheniere (the “Equity Contribution Agreement”) pursuant to which Cheniere agreed to provide cash contributions up to approximately $1.1 billion , not including $2.0 billion previously contributed under the original equity contribution agreement. As of September 30, 2018 , we have received $2.0 billion in contributions under the Equity Contribution Agreement. Cheniere will only be required to make additional contributions under the Equity Contribution Agreement after the commitments under the CCH Credit Facility have been reduced to zero and to the extent cash flows from operations of the Liquefaction Project are unavailable for Liquefaction Project costs. Early Works Equity Contribution Agreement In conjunction with the amendment and restatement of the Equity Contribution Agreement, we terminated the early works equity contribution agreement with Cheniere entered into in December 2017. Prior to termination in May 2018, we had received $250.0 million in contributions from Cheniere under the early works equity contribution agreement.

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION The following table provides supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in thousands): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 48,742 $ — Noncash capital contribution for conveyance of property, plant and equipment from affiliate 51,412 — The balance in property, plant and equipment, net funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including affiliate) was $285.8 million and $194.2 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.

Recent Accounting Standards

Recent Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards	RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS The following table provides a brief description of a recent accounting standard that had not been adopted by us as of September 30, 2018 : Standard Description Expected Date of Adoption Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , and subsequent amendments thereto This standard requires a lessee to recognize leases on its balance sheet by recording a lease liability representing the obligation to make future lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. A lessee is permitted to make an election not to recognize lease assets and liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The standard also modifies the definition of a lease and requires expanded disclosures. This guidance may be early adopted, and may be adopted using either a modified retrospective approach to apply the standard at the beginning of the earliest period presented in the financial statements or an optional transition approach to apply the standard at the date of adoption with no retrospective adjustments to prior periods. Certain additional practical expedients are also available. January 1, 2019 We continue to evaluate the effect of this standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements. This evaluation process includes reviewing all forms of leases, performing a completeness assessment over the lease population, analyzing the practical expedients and assessing opportunities to make certain changes to our lease accounting information technology system in order to determine the best implementation strategy. Preliminarily, we expect that the requirement to recognize all leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets will be a significant change from current practice but will not have a material impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Because this assessment is preliminary and the accounting for leases is subject to significant judgment, this conclusion could change as we finalize our assessment. We have not yet determined the impact of the adoption of this standard upon our results of operations or cash flows. We anticipate electing the optional transition method to initially apply the standard at the January 1, 2019 adoption date. We expect to elect the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance which, among other things, allows the carryforward of prior conclusions related to lease identification and classification. We also expect to elect the practical expedient to retain our existing accounting for land easements which were not previously accounted for as leases. We have not yet determined whether we will elect any other practical expedients upon transition. Additionally, the following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards that were adopted by us during the reporting period: Standard Description Date of Adoption Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , and subsequent amendments thereto This standard provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model which replaces and supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance and requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard requires that the costs to obtain and fulfill contracts with customers should be recognized as assets and amortized to match the pattern of transfer of goods or services to the customer if expected to be recoverable. The standard also requires enhanced disclosures. This guidance may be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented subject to allowable practical expedients (“full retrospective approach”) or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption (“modified retrospective approach”). January 1, 2018 We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2018, using the full retrospective method. The adoption of this guidance represents a change in accounting principle that will provide financial statement readers with enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The adoption of this guidance did not impact our previously reported consolidated financial statements in any prior period nor did it result in a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. See Note 7—Revenues from Contracts with Customers for additional disclosures. ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory This standard requires the immediate recognition of the tax consequences of intercompany asset transfers other than inventory. This guidance may be early adopted, but only at the beginning of an annual period, and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. January 1, 2018 The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures.

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Information	SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION Our CCH Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by our subsidiaries, CCL, CCP and CCP GP (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”) . These guarantees are full and unconditional, subject to certain customary release provisions including (1) the sale, exchange, disposition or transfer (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) of the capital stock or all or substantially all of the assets of the Guarantors, (2) the designation of the Guarantor as an “unrestricted subsidiary” in accordance with the indenture governing the CCH Senior Notes (the “CCH Indenture”) , (3) upon the legal defeasance or covenant defeasance or discharge of obligations under the CCH Indenture and (4) the release and discharge of the Guarantors pursuant to the Common Security and Account Agreement. See Note 6—Debt for additional information regarding the CCH Senior Notes . The following is condensed consolidating financial information for CCH (“Parent Issuer”) and the Guarantors . We did not have any non-guarantor subsidiaries as of September 30, 2018 . Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 217,993 1,957 — 219,950 Advances to affiliate — 53,845 — 53,845 Inventory — 8,638 — 8,638 Derivative assets 13,505 2,503 — 16,008 Other current assets 320 4,072 — 4,392 Other current assets—affiliate — 498 — 498 Total current assets 231,818 71,513 — 303,331 Property, plant and equipment, net 969,395 9,586,914 — 10,556,309 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 53,465 — — 53,465 Non-current derivative assets 80,675 10,416 — 91,091 Investments in subsidiaries 9,575,538 — (9,575,538 ) — Other non-current assets, net — 29,841 — 29,841 Total assets $ 10,910,891 $ 9,698,684 $ (9,575,538 ) $ 11,034,037 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 73 $ 25,231 $ — $ 25,304 Accrued liabilities 65,075 191,452 — 256,527 Due to affiliates — 19,846 — 19,846 Derivative liabilities — 213 — 213 Total current liabilities 65,148 236,742 — 301,890 Long-term debt, net 8,589,201 — — 8,589,201 Non-current derivative liabilities — 3,441 — 3,441 Deferred tax liability — 4,209 (4,209 ) — Member’s equity 2,256,542 9,454,292 (9,571,329 ) 2,139,505 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 10,910,891 $ 9,698,684 $ (9,575,538 ) $ 11,034,037 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 226,559 — — 226,559 Advances to affiliate — 31,486 — 31,486 Other current assets 246 1,248 — 1,494 Other current assets—affiliate — 191 (1 ) 190 Total current assets 226,805 32,925 (1 ) 259,729 Property, plant and equipment, net 651,687 7,609,696 — 8,261,383 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 98,175 — — 98,175 Non-current derivative assets 2,469 — — 2,469 Investments in subsidiaries 7,648,111 — (7,648,111 ) — Other non-current assets, net — 38,124 — 38,124 Total assets $ 8,627,247 $ 7,680,745 $ (7,648,112 ) $ 8,659,880 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 82 $ 6,379 $ — $ 6,461 Accrued liabilities 136,389 121,671 — 258,060 Due to affiliates — 23,789 — 23,789 Derivative liabilities 19,609 — — 19,609 Total current liabilities 156,080 151,839 — 307,919 Long-term debt, net 6,669,476 — — 6,669,476 Non-current derivative liabilities 15,118 91 — 15,209 Deferred tax liability — 2,983 (2,983 ) — Member’s equity 1,786,573 7,525,832 (7,645,129 ) 1,667,276 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 8,627,247 $ 7,680,745 $ (7,648,112 ) $ 8,659,880 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense (recovery) — (9,477 ) — (9,477 ) Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 1,522 — 1,522 Development expense — 49 — 49 General and administrative expense 450 1,029 — 1,479 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 607 — 607 Depreciation and amortization expense 89 3,399 — 3,488 Impairment expense and gain on disposal of assets — (13 ) — (13 ) Total expenses (recoveries) 539 (2,884 ) — (2,345 ) Income (loss) from operations (539 ) 2,884 — 2,345 Other income (expense) Derivative gain, net 21,818 — — 21,818 Other income 220 80 (75 ) 225 Total other income 22,038 80 (75 ) 22,043 Net income $ 21,499 $ 2,964 $ (75 ) $ 24,388 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense — 533 — 533 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 1,516 (12 ) 1,504 Development expense — 82 — 82 General and administrative expense 192 669 — 861 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 289 — 289 Depreciation and amortization expense — 248 — 248 Impairment expense and loss on disposal of assets — 2,059 — 2,059 Total expenses 192 5,396 (12 ) 5,576 Loss from operations (192 ) (5,396 ) 12 (5,576 ) Other income (expense) Derivative loss, net (2,906 ) — — (2,906 ) Other income (expense) (97 ) 3,722 (3,720 ) (95 ) Other income—affiliate — 12 (12 ) — Total other income (expense) (3,003 ) 3,734 (3,732 ) (3,001 ) Loss before income taxes (3,195 ) (1,662 ) (3,720 ) (8,577 ) Income tax provision — (3,677 ) 3,677 — Net loss $ (3,195 ) $ (5,339 ) $ (43 ) $ (8,577 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense recovery — (6,377 ) — (6,377 ) Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 2,539 — 2,539 Development expense — 172 — 172 General and administrative expense 999 2,515 — 3,514 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 1,605 — 1,605 Depreciation and amortization expense 114 5,132 — 5,246 Impairment expense and gain on disposal of assets — (13 ) — (13 ) Total expenses 1,113 5,573 — 6,686 Loss from operations (1,113 ) (5,573 ) — (6,686 ) Other income (expense) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (15,332 ) — — (15,332 ) Derivative gain, net 119,233 — — 119,233 Other income 177 7,833 (7,826 ) 184 Total other income 104,078 7,833 (7,826 ) 104,085 Income before income taxes 102,965 2,260 (7,826 ) 97,399 Income tax provision — (1,225 ) 1,225 — Net income $ 102,965 $ 1,035 $ (6,601 ) $ 97,399 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense — 2,097 — 2,097 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 1,653 — 1,653 Development expense — 497 — 497 Development expense—affiliate — 8 — 8 General and administrative expense 832 2,992 — 3,824 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 753 — 753 Depreciation and amortization expense — 537 — 537 Impairment expense and loss on disposal of assets — 2,064 — 2,064 Total expenses 832 10,601 — 11,433 Loss from operations (832 ) (10,601 ) — (11,433 ) Other income (expense) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (32,480 ) — — (32,480 ) Derivative loss, net (35,002 ) — — (35,002 ) Other income (expense) (182 ) 11,540 (11,535 ) (177 ) Total other income (expense) (67,664 ) 11,540 (11,535 ) (67,659 ) Income (loss) before income taxes (68,496 ) 939 (11,535 ) (79,092 ) Income tax provision — (3,677 ) 3,677 — Net loss $ (68,496 ) $ (2,738 ) $ (7,858 ) $ (79,092 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows used in operating activities $ (8,075 ) $ (23,786 ) $ — $ (31,861 ) Cash flows from investing activities Property, plant and equipment, net (374,390 ) (1,853,975 ) — (2,228,365 ) Investments in subsidiaries (1,876,013 ) — 1,876,013 — Other — 3,705 — 3,705 Net cash used in investing activities (2,250,403 ) (1,850,270 ) 1,876,013 (2,224,660 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issuances of debt 2,276,800 — — 2,276,800 Repayments of debt (295,455 ) — — (295,455 ) Debt issuance and deferred financing costs (45,743 ) — — (45,743 ) Debt extinguishment cost (9,108 ) — — (9,108 ) Capital contributions 323,418 1,876,013 (1,876,013 ) 323,418 Net cash provided by financing activities 2,249,912 1,876,013 (1,876,013 ) 2,249,912 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (8,566 ) 1,957 — (6,609 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period 226,559 — — 226,559 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period $ 217,993 $ 1,957 $ — $ 219,950 Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet: September 30, 2018 Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 217,993 1,957 — 219,950 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 217,993 $ 1,957 $ — $ 219,950 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows used in operating activities $ (43,315 ) $ (8,266 ) $ — $ (51,581 ) Cash flows from investing activities Property, plant and equipment, net (227,143 ) (1,402,030 ) — (1,629,173 ) Investments in subsidiaries (1,384,301 ) — 1,384,301 — Other — 25,995 — 25,995 Net cash used in investing activities (1,611,444 ) (1,376,035 ) 1,384,301 (1,603,178 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issuances of debt 2,706,000 — — 2,706,000 Repayments of debt (1,436,050 ) — — (1,436,050 ) Debt issuance and deferred financing costs (23,309 ) — — (23,309 ) Debt extinguishment cost (29 ) — — (29 ) Capital contributions 254,120 1,384,458 (1,384,458 ) 254,120 Distributions — (157 ) 157 — Net cash provided by financing activities 1,500,732 1,384,301 (1,384,301 ) 1,500,732 Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (154,027 ) — — (154,027 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period 270,540 — — 270,540 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period $ 116,513 $ — $ — $ 116,513

Nature of Operations and Basi_2

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation, Policy	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of CCH have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation, have been included. Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior period information to the current presentation. The reclassifications did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Income Taxes, Policy	We are a disregarded entity for federal and state income tax purposes. Our taxable income or loss, which may vary substantially from the net income or loss reported on our Consolidated Statements of Operations, is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of Cheniere. The provision for income taxes, taxes payable and deferred income tax balances have been recorded as if we had filed all tax returns on a separate return basis from Cheniere.

Restricted Cash (Tables)

Restricted Cash (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Cash	As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , restricted cash consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Current restricted cash Liquefaction Project $ 219,950 $ 226,559

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 LNG terminal costs LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities $ 454,710 $ — LNG site and related costs 40,911 13,844 LNG terminal construction-in-process 10,057,318 8,242,520 Accumulated depreciation (3,696 ) — Total LNG terminal costs, net 10,549,243 8,256,364 Fixed assets Fixed assets 9,433 6,042 Accumulated depreciation (2,367 ) (1,023 ) Total fixed assets, net 7,066 5,019 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 10,556,309 $ 8,261,383

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The following table shows the fair value of our derivative instruments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , which are classified as derivative assets, non-current derivative assets , derivative liabilities or non-current derivative liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands). Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total Interest Rate Derivatives asset (liability) $ — $ 94,180 $ — $ 94,180 $ — $ (32,258 ) $ — $ (32,258 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives asset (liability) (183 ) 3,217 6,231 9,265 — — (91 ) (91 )
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques	The following table includes quantitative information for the unobservable inputs for our Level 3 Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives as of September 30, 2018 : Net Fair Value Asset (in thousands) Valuation Approach Significant Unobservable Input Significant Unobservable Inputs Range Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives $6,231 Market approach incorporating present value techniques Basis Spread $(0.748) - $0.050
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The following table shows the changes in the fair value of our Level 3 Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Balance, beginning of period $ 473 $ (383 ) $ (91 ) $ — Realized and mark-to-market gains: Included in operating and maintenance expense 640 678 614 — Purchases 5,118 — 5,708 295 Balance, end of period $ 6,231 $ 295 $ 6,231 $ 295 Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ 640 $ 678 $ 614 $ —
Derivative Net Presentation on Consolidated Balance Sheets	The following table shows the fair value of our derivatives outstanding on a gross and net basis (in thousands): Gross Amounts Recognized Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Offsetting Derivative Assets (Liabilities) As of September 30, 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives $ 94,496 $ (316 ) $ 94,180 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 14,946 (2,027 ) 12,919 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (9,283 ) 5,629 (3,654 ) As of December 31, 2017 Interest Rate Derivatives $ 2,808 $ (339 ) $ 2,469 Interest Rate Derivatives (34,747 ) 20 (34,727 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (130 ) 39 (91 )
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	As of September 30, 2018 , we had the following Interest Rate Derivatives outstanding: Initial Notional Amount Maximum Notional Amount Effective Date Maturity Date Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid Variable Interest Rate Received Interest Rate Derivatives $28.8 million $4.7 billion May 20, 2015 May 31, 2022 2.30% One-month LIBOR
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location	The following table shows the fair value and location of our Interest Rate Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Consolidated Balance Sheet Location 2018 2017 Derivative assets $ 13,505 $ — Non-current derivative assets 80,675 2,469 Total derivative assets 94,180 2,469 Derivative liabilities — (19,609 ) Non-current derivative liabilities — (15,118 ) Total derivative liabilities — (34,727 ) Derivative asset (liability), net $ 94,180 $ (32,258 )
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	The following table shows the changes in the fair value and settlements of our Interest Rate Derivatives recorded in derivative gain (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Interest Rate Derivatives gain (loss) $ 21,818 $ (2,906 ) $ 119,233 $ (35,002 )
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location	The following table shows the fair value and location of our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of (1) Consolidated Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Derivative assets $ 2,503 $ — Non-current derivative assets 10,416 — Total derivative assets 12,919 — Derivative liabilities (213 ) — Non-current derivative liabilities (3,441 ) (91 ) Total derivative liabilities (3,654 ) (91 ) Derivative asset (liability), net $ 9,265 $ (91 ) (1) Does not include collateral call of $1.0 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Balance Sheet as September 30, 2018 .
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	The following table shows the changes in the fair value of our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives recorded in operating and maintenance expense on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain $ 10,507 $ 678 $ 9,357 $ 295

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Interest costs and related debt fees $ 64,933 $ 136,283 Liquefaction Project costs 170,741 107,055 Other 20,853 14,722 Total accrued liabilities $ 256,527 $ 258,060

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt Instruments	As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , our debt consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 Long-term debt 7.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (“2024 CCH Senior Notes”) $ 1,250,000 $ 1,250,000 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (“2025 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500,000 1,500,000 5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (“2027 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500,000 1,500,000 CCH Credit Facility 4,491,737 2,484,737 Unamortized premium, discount and debt issuance costs, net (152,536 ) (65,261 ) Total long-term debt, net 8,589,201 6,669,476 Current debt $1.2 billion CCH Working Capital Facility (“CCH Working Capital Facility”) — — Total debt, net $ 8,589,201 $ 6,669,476
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities	Below is a summary of our credit facilities outstanding as of September 30, 2018 (in thousands): CCH Credit Facility CCH Working Capital Facility Original facility size $ 8,403,714 $ 350,000 Incremental commitments 1,565,961 850,000 Less: Outstanding balance 4,491,737 — Commitments terminated 3,832,263 — Letters of credit issued — 315,525 Available commitment $ 1,645,675 $ 884,475 Interest rate LIBOR plus 1.75% or base rate plus 0.75% LIBOR plus 1.25% - 1.75% or base rate plus 0.25% - 0.75% Maturity date June 30, 2024 June 29, 2023
Schedule of Interest Expense	Total interest expense consisted of the following (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Total interest cost $ 117,834 $ 95,204 $ 325,648 $ 263,560 Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (117,834 ) (95,204 ) (325,648 ) (263,560 ) Total interest expense, net $ — $ — $ — $ —
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	The following table shows the carrying amount, which is net of unamortized premium, discount and debt issuance costs, and estimated fair value of our debt (in thousands): September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Senior notes (1) $ 4,189,958 $ 4,453,750 $ 4,184,739 $ 4,590,625 Credit facilities (2) 4,399,243 4,399,243 2,484,737 2,484,737 (1) Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes , 2025 CCH Senior Notes and 2027 CCH Senior Notes (collectively, the “CCH Senior Notes”) . The Level 2 estimated fair value was based on quotes obtained from broker-dealers or market makers of the CCH Senior Notes and other similar instruments. (2) Includes CCH Credit Facility and CCH Working Capital Facility . The Level 3 estimated fair value approximates the principal amount because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates and the debt may be repaid, in full or in part, at any time without penalty.

Revenues from Contracts with _2

Revenues from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations	The following table discloses the aggregate amount of the transaction price that is allocated to performance obligations that have not yet been satisfied as of September 30, 2018 : Unsatisfied Transaction Price (in billions) Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) LNG revenues $ 34.8 11.9 (1) The weighted average recognition timing represents an estimate of the number of years during which we shall have recognized half of the unsatisfied transaction price.

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	Below is a summary of our related party transactions as reported on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate Services Agreements $ 1,302 $ 1,415 $ 1,890 $ 1,434 Lease Agreements 223 89 652 219 Other Agreements (3 ) — (3 ) — Total operating and maintenance expense—affiliate 1,522 1,504 2,539 1,653 Development expense—affiliate Services Agreements — — — 8 General and administrative expense—affiliate Services Agreements 607 289 1,605 753

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	The following table provides supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in thousands): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 48,742 $ — Noncash capital contribution for conveyance of property, plant and equipment from affiliate 51,412 —

Recent Accounting Standards (Ta

Recent Accounting Standards (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Standards, Not Yet Adopted	The following table provides a brief description of a recent accounting standard that had not been adopted by us as of September 30, 2018 : Standard Description Expected Date of Adoption Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , and subsequent amendments thereto This standard requires a lessee to recognize leases on its balance sheet by recording a lease liability representing the obligation to make future lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. A lessee is permitted to make an election not to recognize lease assets and liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The standard also modifies the definition of a lease and requires expanded disclosures. This guidance may be early adopted, and may be adopted using either a modified retrospective approach to apply the standard at the beginning of the earliest period presented in the financial statements or an optional transition approach to apply the standard at the date of adoption with no retrospective adjustments to prior periods. Certain additional practical expedients are also available. January 1, 2019 We continue to evaluate the effect of this standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements. This evaluation process includes reviewing all forms of leases, performing a completeness assessment over the lease population, analyzing the practical expedients and assessing opportunities to make certain changes to our lease accounting information technology system in order to determine the best implementation strategy. Preliminarily, we expect that the requirement to recognize all leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets will be a significant change from current practice but will not have a material impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Because this assessment is preliminary and the accounting for leases is subject to significant judgment, this conclusion could change as we finalize our assessment. We have not yet determined the impact of the adoption of this standard upon our results of operations or cash flows. We anticipate electing the optional transition method to initially apply the standard at the January 1, 2019 adoption date. We expect to elect the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance which, among other things, allows the carryforward of prior conclusions related to lease identification and classification. We also expect to elect the practical expedient to retain our existing accounting for land easements which were not previously accounted for as leases. We have not yet determined whether we will elect any other practical expedients upon transition.
Recent Accounting Standards, Adopted	Additionally, the following table provides a brief description of recent accounting standards that were adopted by us during the reporting period: Standard Description Date of Adoption Effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements or Other Significant Matters ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , and subsequent amendments thereto This standard provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model which replaces and supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance and requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard requires that the costs to obtain and fulfill contracts with customers should be recognized as assets and amortized to match the pattern of transfer of goods or services to the customer if expected to be recoverable. The standard also requires enhanced disclosures. This guidance may be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented subject to allowable practical expedients (“full retrospective approach”) or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption (“modified retrospective approach”). January 1, 2018 We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2018, using the full retrospective method. The adoption of this guidance represents a change in accounting principle that will provide financial statement readers with enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The adoption of this guidance did not impact our previously reported consolidated financial statements in any prior period nor did it result in a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. See Note 7—Revenues from Contracts with Customers for additional disclosures. ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory This standard requires the immediate recognition of the tax consequences of intercompany asset transfers other than inventory. This guidance may be early adopted, but only at the beginning of an annual period, and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. January 1, 2018 The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements or related disclosures.

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 217,993 1,957 — 219,950 Advances to affiliate — 53,845 — 53,845 Inventory — 8,638 — 8,638 Derivative assets 13,505 2,503 — 16,008 Other current assets 320 4,072 — 4,392 Other current assets—affiliate — 498 — 498 Total current assets 231,818 71,513 — 303,331 Property, plant and equipment, net 969,395 9,586,914 — 10,556,309 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 53,465 — — 53,465 Non-current derivative assets 80,675 10,416 — 91,091 Investments in subsidiaries 9,575,538 — (9,575,538 ) — Other non-current assets, net — 29,841 — 29,841 Total assets $ 10,910,891 $ 9,698,684 $ (9,575,538 ) $ 11,034,037 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 73 $ 25,231 $ — $ 25,304 Accrued liabilities 65,075 191,452 — 256,527 Due to affiliates — 19,846 — 19,846 Derivative liabilities — 213 — 213 Total current liabilities 65,148 236,742 — 301,890 Long-term debt, net 8,589,201 — — 8,589,201 Non-current derivative liabilities — 3,441 — 3,441 Deferred tax liability — 4,209 (4,209 ) — Member’s equity 2,256,542 9,454,292 (9,571,329 ) 2,139,505 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 10,910,891 $ 9,698,684 $ (9,575,538 ) $ 11,034,037 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 226,559 — — 226,559 Advances to affiliate — 31,486 — 31,486 Other current assets 246 1,248 — 1,494 Other current assets—affiliate — 191 (1 ) 190 Total current assets 226,805 32,925 (1 ) 259,729 Property, plant and equipment, net 651,687 7,609,696 — 8,261,383 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 98,175 — — 98,175 Non-current derivative assets 2,469 — — 2,469 Investments in subsidiaries 7,648,111 — (7,648,111 ) — Other non-current assets, net — 38,124 — 38,124 Total assets $ 8,627,247 $ 7,680,745 $ (7,648,112 ) $ 8,659,880 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 82 $ 6,379 $ — $ 6,461 Accrued liabilities 136,389 121,671 — 258,060 Due to affiliates — 23,789 — 23,789 Derivative liabilities 19,609 — — 19,609 Total current liabilities 156,080 151,839 — 307,919 Long-term debt, net 6,669,476 — — 6,669,476 Non-current derivative liabilities 15,118 91 — 15,209 Deferred tax liability — 2,983 (2,983 ) — Member’s equity 1,786,573 7,525,832 (7,645,129 ) 1,667,276 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 8,627,247 $ 7,680,745 $ (7,648,112 ) $ 8,659,880
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense (recovery) — (9,477 ) — (9,477 ) Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 1,522 — 1,522 Development expense — 49 — 49 General and administrative expense 450 1,029 — 1,479 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 607 — 607 Depreciation and amortization expense 89 3,399 — 3,488 Impairment expense and gain on disposal of assets — (13 ) — (13 ) Total expenses (recoveries) 539 (2,884 ) — (2,345 ) Income (loss) from operations (539 ) 2,884 — 2,345 Other income (expense) Derivative gain, net 21,818 — — 21,818 Other income 220 80 (75 ) 225 Total other income 22,038 80 (75 ) 22,043 Net income $ 21,499 $ 2,964 $ (75 ) $ 24,388 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense — 533 — 533 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 1,516 (12 ) 1,504 Development expense — 82 — 82 General and administrative expense 192 669 — 861 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 289 — 289 Depreciation and amortization expense — 248 — 248 Impairment expense and loss on disposal of assets — 2,059 — 2,059 Total expenses 192 5,396 (12 ) 5,576 Loss from operations (192 ) (5,396 ) 12 (5,576 ) Other income (expense) Derivative loss, net (2,906 ) — — (2,906 ) Other income (expense) (97 ) 3,722 (3,720 ) (95 ) Other income—affiliate — 12 (12 ) — Total other income (expense) (3,003 ) 3,734 (3,732 ) (3,001 ) Loss before income taxes (3,195 ) (1,662 ) (3,720 ) (8,577 ) Income tax provision — (3,677 ) 3,677 — Net loss $ (3,195 ) $ (5,339 ) $ (43 ) $ (8,577 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense recovery — (6,377 ) — (6,377 ) Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 2,539 — 2,539 Development expense — 172 — 172 General and administrative expense 999 2,515 — 3,514 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 1,605 — 1,605 Depreciation and amortization expense 114 5,132 — 5,246 Impairment expense and gain on disposal of assets — (13 ) — (13 ) Total expenses 1,113 5,573 — 6,686 Loss from operations (1,113 ) (5,573 ) — (6,686 ) Other income (expense) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (15,332 ) — — (15,332 ) Derivative gain, net 119,233 — — 119,233 Other income 177 7,833 (7,826 ) 184 Total other income 104,078 7,833 (7,826 ) 104,085 Income before income taxes 102,965 2,260 (7,826 ) 97,399 Income tax provision — (1,225 ) 1,225 — Net income $ 102,965 $ 1,035 $ (6,601 ) $ 97,399 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Expenses Operating and maintenance expense — 2,097 — 2,097 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 1,653 — 1,653 Development expense — 497 — 497 Development expense—affiliate — 8 — 8 General and administrative expense 832 2,992 — 3,824 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 753 — 753 Depreciation and amortization expense — 537 — 537 Impairment expense and loss on disposal of assets — 2,064 — 2,064 Total expenses 832 10,601 — 11,433 Loss from operations (832 ) (10,601 ) — (11,433 ) Other income (expense) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (32,480 ) — — (32,480 ) Derivative loss, net (35,002 ) — — (35,002 ) Other income (expense) (182 ) 11,540 (11,535 ) (177 ) Total other income (expense) (67,664 ) 11,540 (11,535 ) (67,659 ) Income (loss) before income taxes (68,496 ) 939 (11,535 ) (79,092 ) Income tax provision — (3,677 ) 3,677 — Net loss $ (68,496 ) $ (2,738 ) $ (7,858 ) $ (79,092 )
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows used in operating activities $ (8,075 ) $ (23,786 ) $ — $ (31,861 ) Cash flows from investing activities Property, plant and equipment, net (374,390 ) (1,853,975 ) — (2,228,365 ) Investments in subsidiaries (1,876,013 ) — 1,876,013 — Other — 3,705 — 3,705 Net cash used in investing activities (2,250,403 ) (1,850,270 ) 1,876,013 (2,224,660 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issuances of debt 2,276,800 — — 2,276,800 Repayments of debt (295,455 ) — — (295,455 ) Debt issuance and deferred financing costs (45,743 ) — — (45,743 ) Debt extinguishment cost (9,108 ) — — (9,108 ) Capital contributions 323,418 1,876,013 (1,876,013 ) 323,418 Net cash provided by financing activities 2,249,912 1,876,013 (1,876,013 ) 2,249,912 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (8,566 ) 1,957 — (6,609 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period 226,559 — — 226,559 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period $ 217,993 $ 1,957 $ — $ 219,950 Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet: September 30, 2018 Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 217,993 1,957 — 219,950 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 217,993 $ 1,957 $ — $ 219,950 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows used in operating activities $ (43,315 ) $ (8,266 ) $ — $ (51,581 ) Cash flows from investing activities Property, plant and equipment, net (227,143 ) (1,402,030 ) — (1,629,173 ) Investments in subsidiaries (1,384,301 ) — 1,384,301 — Other — 25,995 — 25,995 Net cash used in investing activities (1,611,444 ) (1,376,035 ) 1,384,301 (1,603,178 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issuances of debt 2,706,000 — — 2,706,000 Repayments of debt (1,436,050 ) — — (1,436,050 ) Debt issuance and deferred financing costs (23,309 ) — — (23,309 ) Debt extinguishment cost (29 ) — — (29 ) Capital contributions 254,120 1,384,458 (1,384,458 ) 254,120 Distributions — (157 ) 157 — Net cash provided by financing activities 1,500,732 1,384,301 (1,384,301 ) 1,500,732 Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (154,027 ) — — (154,027 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period 270,540 — — 270,540 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period $ 116,513 $ — $ — $ 116,513

Nature of Operations and Basi_3

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018unitmitrains
Corpus Christi Pipeline [Member]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Length Of Natural Gas Pipeline | mi	23
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member] | Stage 1 [Member]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains | trains	2
Number Of LNG Storage Tanks	2
Number of Marine Berths	1
Corpus Christi LNG Terminal [Member] | Stage 2 [Member]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains | trains	1
Number Of LNG Storage Tanks	1

Restricted Cash (Details)

Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 219,950	$ 226,559
Liquefaction Project [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 219,950	$ 226,559

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 10,556,309		$ 10,556,309		$ 8,261,383
Depreciation expense	3,400	$ 300	5,100	$ 500
LNG terminal costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	10,549,243		10,549,243		8,256,364
Accumulated depreciation	(3,696)		(3,696)		0
LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	454,710		454,710		0
LNG site and related costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	40,911		40,911		13,844
LNG terminal construction-in-process [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	10,057,318		10,057,318		8,242,520
Fixed assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	9,433		9,433		6,042
Accumulated depreciation	(2,367)		(2,367)		(1,023)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 7,066		$ 7,066		$ 5,019

Derivative Instruments - Narrat

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018tbtu	Dec. 31, 2017tbtu
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Decrease, Net | $		$ 1,400
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Gain (Loss), Net | $	$ 4.8	$ (13)
CCL [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Energy Units Secured Through Long-Term Purchase Agreements | tbtu			2,640	2,024
CCL [Member] | Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract			8 years
CCL [Member] | Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional Amount (in MMBtu) | tbtu			2,563	1,019

Derivative Instruments - Fair V

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ 94,180	$ (32,258)
Interest Rate 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
Interest Rate 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	94,180	(32,258)
Interest Rate 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
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	9,265	(91)
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	(183)	0
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	3,217	0
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	$ 6,231	$ (91)

Derivative Instruments - Fair_2

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value Inputs - Quantitative Information (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Net Fair Value Asset	$ 6,231,000
Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread	(0.748)
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread	$ 0.050

Derivative Instruments - Schedu

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Activity (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 473	$ (383)	$ (91)	$ 0
Realized and mark-to-market gains:
Included in operating and maintenance expense	640	678	614	0
Purchases	5,118	0	5,708	295
Balance, end of period	6,231	295	6,231	295
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period	$ 640	$ 678	$ 614	$ 0

Derivative Instruments - Sche_2

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions (Details) - Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 28.8
Effective Date	May 20, 2015
Maturity Date	May 31, 2022
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid	2.30%
Variable Interest Rate Received	One-month LIBOR
Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 4,700

Derivative Instruments - Fair_3

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018		Dec. 31, 2017
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	$ 16,008		$ 0
Non-current derivative assets	91,091		2,469
Derivative liabilities	(213)		(19,609)
Non-current derivative liabilities	(3,441)		(15,209)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	94,180		2,469
Total derivative liabilities	0		(34,727)
Derivative asset (liability), net	94,180		(32,258)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	13,505		0
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets	80,675		2,469
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	0		(19,609)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities	0		(15,118)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	12,919	[1]	0
Total derivative liabilities	(3,654)	[1]	(91)
Derivative asset (liability), net	9,265	[1]	(91)
Derivative, collateral call	1,000
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	2,503	[1]	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets	10,416	[1]	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	(213)	[1]	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities	$ (3,441)	[1]	$ (91)
[1]	Does not include collateral call of $1.0 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Balance Sheet as September 30, 2018.

Derivative Instruments - Deriva

Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	May 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net	$ 4,800	$ (13,000)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net			$ 21,818	$ (2,906)	$ 119,233	$ (35,002)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Operating and maintenance expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net			$ 10,507	$ 678	$ 9,357	$ 295

Derivative Instruments - Deri_2

Derivative Instruments - Derivative Net Presentation on Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 94,496	$ 2,808
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(316)	(339)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	94,180	2,469
Interest Rate Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized		(34,747)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		20
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net		(34,727)
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Asset [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized	14,946
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(2,027)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	12,919
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	(9,283)	(130)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	5,629	39
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ (3,654)	$ (91)

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Interest costs and related debt fees	$ 64,933	$ 136,283
Liquefaction Project costs	170,741	107,055
Other	20,853	14,722
Total accrued liabilities	$ 256,527	$ 258,060

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instrum

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018	May 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized premium, discount and debt issuance costs, net	$ (152,536,000)		$ (65,261,000)
Long-term Debt, Net	8,589,201,000		6,669,476,000
Current debt	0		0
Total Debt, Net	8,589,201,000		6,669,476,000
2024 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,250,000,000		1,250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.00%
2025 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,500,000,000		1,500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.875%
2027 CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,500,000,000		1,500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.125%
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 4,491,737,000		$ 2,484,737,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 6,100,000,000
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current debt	0
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,200,000,000

Debt - Debt Issuances (Details)

Debt - Debt Issuances (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)Ratetrains	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	May 31, 2018USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt | $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 15,332,000	$ 32,480,000
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $					$ 6,100,000,000
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains | trains			3
Maturity Date			Jun. 30, 2024
Line of Credit Facility, Date of First Quarterly Payment, Number of Months Following Project Completion			3 months
Line Of Credit Facility, Amortization Period			19 years
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR or the base rate
Debt Issuance Costs, Required Fees to Agents and Lenders | $	53,300,000		$ 53,300,000
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt | $			$ 15,300,000
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			1.75%
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			0.75%
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fixed Charge, Coverage Ratio, Projected			1.50
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | $	1,200,000,000		$ 1,200,000,000
Maturity Date			Jun. 29, 2023
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis			LIBOR or the base rate
Debt Issuance Costs, Required Fees to Agents and Lenders | $	$ 13,800,000		$ 13,800,000
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			1.25%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			0.25%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			1.75%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate			0.75%

Debt - Credit Facilities Table

Debt - Credit Facilities Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding balance, current	$ 0	$ 0
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Original facility size	8,403,714
Incremental commitments	1,565,961
Outstanding balance	4,491,737	$ 2,484,737
Commitments terminated	3,832,263
Letters of credit issued	0
Available commitment	$ 1,645,675
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR or the base rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	June 30, 2024
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.75%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Original facility size	$ 350,000
Incremental commitments	850,000
Outstanding balance, current	0
Commitments terminated	0
Letters of credit issued	315,525
Available commitment	$ 884,475
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR or the base rate
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description	June 29, 2023
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.75%

Debt - Interest Expense (Detail

Debt - Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total interest cost	$ 117,834	$ 95,204	$ 325,648	$ 263,560
Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction	(117,834)	(95,204)	(325,648)	(263,560)
Total interest expense, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Debt - Schedule of Carrying Val

Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value		$ 8,589,201	$ 6,669,476
Senior notes [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[1]	4,189,958	4,184,739
Senior notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	4,453,750	4,590,625
Credit facilities [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[2]	4,399,243	2,484,737
Credit facilities [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	$ 4,399,243	$ 2,484,737
[1]	Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes, 2025 CCH Senior Notes and 2027 CCH Senior Notes (collectively, the “CCH Senior Notes”). The Level 2 estimated fair value was based on quotes obtained from broker-dealers or market makers of the CCH Senior Notes and other similar instruments.
[2]	Includes CCH Credit Facility and CCH Working Capital Facility. The Level 3 estimated fair value approximates the principal amount because the interest rates are variable and reflective of market rates and the debt may be repaid, in full or in part, at any time without penalty.

Revenues from Contracts with _3

Revenues from Contracts with Customers (Details) $ in Billions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
LNG Volume, Purchase Price Percentage of Henry Hub	115.00%
LNG [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price	$ 34.8
Weighted Average Recognition Timing	11 years 328 days	[1]
[1]	The weighted average recognition timing represents an estimate of the number of years during which we shall have recognized half of the unsatisfied transaction price.

Related Party Transactions - Sc

Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	$ 1,522	$ 1,504	$ 2,539	$ 1,653
Development expense—affiliate	0	0	0	8
General and administrative expense—affiliate	607	289	1,605	753
Service Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	1,302	1,415	1,890	1,434
Development expense—affiliate	0	0	0	8
General and administrative expense—affiliate	607	289	1,605	753
Lease Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	223	89	652	219
Other Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	$ (3)	$ 0	$ (3)	$ 0

Related Party Transactions - Na

Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)yd3tbtu	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to affiliates	$ 19,846,000		$ 23,789,000
Other current assets—affiliate	498,000		190,000
Equity contributions	$ 323,418,000	$ 254,120,000
Cheniere Marketing Base SPA [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
SPA, Term Of Agreement	20 years
Cheniere Marketing Base SPA [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | CCL [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contract Volumes | tbtu	150
Cheniere Marketing SPA [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
SPA, Term Of Agreement	25 years
Contract Volumes | tbtu	15
Gas and Power Supply Services Agreement [Member] | Shared Services [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Committed Monthly Fee	$ 125,000
Operation and Maintenance Agreement [Member] | O&M Services [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Committed Monthly Fee	125,000
Management Services Agreement [Member] | Shared Services [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Committed Monthly Fee	$ 375,000
Monthly fee as a percentage of capital expenditures incurred in the previous month	3.00%
Lease Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annual lease payment	$ 700,000
Other current assets—affiliate	$ 500,000		$ 200,000
Lease Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease Term	3 years
Lease Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease Term	5 years
Road Access Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annual lease payment	$ 100,000
Lease Term	5 years
Land Access Agreement [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
One-time payment under agreement	$ 500,000
Lease Term	3 years
Easement Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
One-time payment under agreement	$ 400,000
Special Warranty Deed Agreement [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contribution of land	20,800,000
Dredge Material Disposal Agreement [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Dredge Material Deposits, Price Per Cubic Yard Of Deposit	$ 0.50
Dredge Material Deposits, Deposit Threshold | yd3	5,000,000
Dredge Material Deposits, Price Per Cubic Yard Of Deposit After Exceeding Threshold	$ 4.62
Tax Sharing Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net	0
Tax Sharing Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member] | CCP [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net	0
Equity Contribution Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity contributions	2,000,000,000
Equity Contribution Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity contributions	1,100,000,000
Previous Equity Contributions Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity contributions	2,000,000,000
Early Works Equity Contribution Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity contributions	250,000,000
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | Equity Contribution Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Additional Contribution Requirement, Debt Instrument, Commitments Reduction Threshold	$ 0

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$ 48,742	$ 0
Noncash capital contribution for conveyance of property, plant and equipment from affiliate	51,412	0
Balance in property, plant and equipment, net funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including affiliate)	$ 285,800	$ 194,200

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_3

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	219,950	226,559
Advances to affiliate	53,845	31,486
Inventory	8,638	0
Derivative assets	16,008	0
Other current assets	4,392	1,494
Other current assets—affiliate	498	190
Total current assets	303,331	259,729
Property, plant and equipment, net	10,556,309	8,261,383
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	53,465	98,175
Non-current derivative assets	91,091	2,469
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other non-current assets, net	29,841	38,124
Total assets	11,034,037	8,659,880
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	25,304	6,461
Accrued liabilities	256,527	258,060
Due to affiliates	19,846	23,789
Derivative liabilities	213	19,609
Total current liabilities	301,890	307,919
Long-term debt, net	8,589,201	6,669,476
Non-current derivative liabilities	3,441	15,209
Deferred tax liability	0	0
Member’s equity	2,139,505	1,667,276
Total liabilities and member’s equity	11,034,037	8,659,880
Parent Issuer [Member]
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	217,993	226,559
Advances to affiliate	0	0
Inventory	0
Derivative assets	13,505
Other current assets	320	246
Other current assets—affiliate	0	0
Total current assets	231,818	226,805
Property, plant and equipment, net	969,395	651,687
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	53,465	98,175
Non-current derivative assets	80,675	2,469
Investments in subsidiaries	9,575,538	7,648,111
Other non-current assets, net	0	0
Total assets	10,910,891	8,627,247
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	73	82
Accrued liabilities	65,075	136,389
Due to affiliates	0	0
Derivative liabilities	0	19,609
Total current liabilities	65,148	156,080
Long-term debt, net	8,589,201	6,669,476
Non-current derivative liabilities	0	15,118
Deferred tax liability	0	0
Member’s equity	2,256,542	1,786,573
Total liabilities and member’s equity	10,910,891	8,627,247
Guarantors [Member]
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	1,957	0
Advances to affiliate	53,845	31,486
Inventory	8,638
Derivative assets	2,503
Other current assets	4,072	1,248
Other current assets—affiliate	498	191
Total current assets	71,513	32,925
Property, plant and equipment, net	9,586,914	7,609,696
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	0	0
Non-current derivative assets	10,416	0
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other non-current assets, net	29,841	38,124
Total assets	9,698,684	7,680,745
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	25,231	6,379
Accrued liabilities	191,452	121,671
Due to affiliates	19,846	23,789
Derivative liabilities	213	0
Total current liabilities	236,742	151,839
Long-term debt, net	0	0
Non-current derivative liabilities	3,441	91
Deferred tax liability	4,209	2,983
Member’s equity	9,454,292	7,525,832
Total liabilities and member’s equity	9,698,684	7,680,745
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Advances to affiliate	0	0
Inventory	0
Derivative assets	0
Other current assets	0	0
Other current assets—affiliate	0	(1)
Total current assets	0	(1)
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	0	0
Non-current derivative assets	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	(9,575,538)	(7,648,111)
Other non-current assets, net	0	0
Total assets	(9,575,538)	(7,648,112)
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued liabilities	0	0
Due to affiliates	0	0
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt, net	0	0
Non-current derivative liabilities	0	0
Deferred tax liability	(4,209)	(2,983)
Member’s equity	(9,571,329)	(7,645,129)
Total liabilities and member’s equity	$ (9,575,538)	$ (7,648,112)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_4

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Expenses
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	(9,477)	533	(6,377)	2,097
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	1,522	1,504	2,539	1,653
Development expense	49	82	172	497
Development expense—affiliate	0	0	0	8
General and administrative expense	1,479	861	3,514	3,824
General and administrative expense—affiliate	607	289	1,605	753
Depreciation and amortization expense	3,488	248	5,246	537
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	(13)	2,059	(13)	2,064
Total expenses (recoveries)	(2,345)	5,576	6,686	11,433
Income (loss) from operations	2,345	(5,576)	(6,686)	(11,433)
Other income (expense)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	0	0	(15,332)	(32,480)
Derivative gain (loss), net	21,818	(2,906)	119,233	(35,002)
Other income (expense)	225	(95)	184	(177)
Other income—affiliate		0
Total other income (expense)	22,043	(3,001)	104,085	(67,659)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(8,577)	97,399	(79,092)
Income tax provision		0	0	0
Net income (loss)	24,388	(8,577)	97,399	(79,092)
Parent Issuer [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Expenses
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	0	0	0	0
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	0	0	0	0
Development expense	0	0	0	0
Development expense—affiliate				0
General and administrative expense	450	192	999	832
General and administrative expense—affiliate	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense	89	0	114	0
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	0	0	0	0
Total expenses (recoveries)	539	192	1,113	832
Income (loss) from operations	(539)	(192)	(1,113)	(832)
Other income (expense)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt			(15,332)	(32,480)
Derivative gain (loss), net	21,818	(2,906)	119,233	(35,002)
Other income (expense)	220	(97)	177	(182)
Other income—affiliate		0
Total other income (expense)	22,038	(3,003)	104,078	(67,664)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(3,195)	102,965	(68,496)
Income tax provision		0	0	0
Net income (loss)	21,499	(3,195)	102,965	(68,496)
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Expenses
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	(9,477)	533	(6,377)	2,097
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	1,522	1,516	2,539	1,653
Development expense	49	82	172	497
Development expense—affiliate				8
General and administrative expense	1,029	669	2,515	2,992
General and administrative expense—affiliate	607	289	1,605	753
Depreciation and amortization expense	3,399	248	5,132	537
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	(13)	2,059	(13)	2,064
Total expenses (recoveries)	(2,884)	5,396	5,573	10,601
Income (loss) from operations	2,884	(5,396)	(5,573)	(10,601)
Other income (expense)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt			0	0
Derivative gain (loss), net	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense)	80	3,722	7,833	11,540
Other income—affiliate		12
Total other income (expense)	80	3,734	7,833	11,540
Income (loss) before income taxes		(1,662)	2,260	939
Income tax provision		(3,677)	(1,225)	(3,677)
Net income (loss)	2,964	(5,339)	1,035	(2,738)
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Expenses
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	0	0	0	0
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	0	(12)	0	0
Development expense	0	0	0	0
Development expense—affiliate				0
General and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
General and administrative expense—affiliate	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense	0	0	0	0
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	0	0	0	0
Total expenses (recoveries)	0	(12)	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	0	12	0	0
Other income (expense)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt			0	0
Derivative gain (loss), net	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense)	(75)	(3,720)	(7,826)	(11,535)
Other income—affiliate		(12)
Total other income (expense)	(75)	(3,732)	(7,826)	(11,535)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(3,720)	(7,826)	(11,535)
Income tax provision		3,677	1,225	3,677
Net income (loss)	$ (75)	$ (43)	$ (6,601)	$ (7,858)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_5

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	$ (31,861)	$ (51,581)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(2,228,365)	(1,629,173)
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other	3,705	25,995
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,224,660)	(1,603,178)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	2,276,800	2,706,000
Repayments of debt	(295,455)	(1,436,050)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	(45,743)	(23,309)
Debt extinguishment cost	(9,108)	(29)
Capital contributions	323,418	254,120
Distributions		0
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,249,912	1,500,732
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(6,609)	(154,027)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	226,559	270,540
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	219,950	116,513
Parent Issuer [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	(8,075)	(43,315)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(374,390)	(227,143)
Investments in subsidiaries	(1,876,013)	(1,384,301)
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,250,403)	(1,611,444)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	2,276,800	2,706,000
Repayments of debt	(295,455)	(1,436,050)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	(45,743)	(23,309)
Debt extinguishment cost	(9,108)	(29)
Capital contributions	323,418	254,120
Distributions		0
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,249,912	1,500,732
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(8,566)	(154,027)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	226,559	270,540
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	217,993	116,513
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	(23,786)	(8,266)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(1,853,975)	(1,402,030)
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other	3,705	25,995
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,850,270)	(1,376,035)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	0	0
Repayments of debt	0	0
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	0	0
Debt extinguishment cost	0	0
Capital contributions	1,876,013	1,384,458
Distributions		(157)
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,876,013	1,384,301
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	1,957	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	1,957	0
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	1,876,013	1,384,301
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	1,876,013	1,384,301
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	0	0
Repayments of debt	0	0
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	0	0
Debt extinguishment cost	0	0
Capital contributions	(1,876,013)	(1,384,458)
Distributions		157
Net cash provided by financing activities	(1,876,013)	(1,384,301)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	0	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	$ 0	$ 0

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_6

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows - Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	219,950	226,559
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	219,950	226,559	$ 116,513	$ 270,540
Parent Issuer [Member]
Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	217,993	226,559
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	217,993	226,559	116,513	270,540
Guarantors [Member]
Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	1,957	0
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	1,957	0	0	0
Eliminations [Member]
Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0