Cheniere Corpus Christi 10-Q 1 Nov 19 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019shares
Cover page.
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	333-215435
Entity Registrant Name	Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, LLC
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	47-1929160
Entity Address, Address Line One	700 Milam Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 1900
Entity Address, City or Town	Houston
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77002
City Area Code	713
Local Phone Number	375-5000
Title of 12(b) Security	None
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001693317
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0			$ 0
Restricted cash	131,749			289,141
Accounts and other receivables	43,751			24,989
Accounts receivable—affiliate	48,662			21,060
Advances to affiliate	95,021			94,397
Inventory	70,730			26,198
Derivative assets	18,426			15,627
Derivative assets—related party	126			2,132
Other current assets	23,108			15,217
Other current assets—affiliate	18			633
Total current assets	431,591			489,394
Property, plant and equipment, net	12,373,825			11,138,825
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	15,745			38,012
Non-current derivative assets	9,822			19,032
Non-current derivative assets—related party	1,315			3,381
Other non-current assets, net	44,466			31,709
Total assets	12,876,764			11,720,353
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	24,456			16,202
Accrued liabilities	392,786			162,205
Accrued liabilities—related party	1,429			0
Current debt	0			168,000
Due to affiliates	19,239			25,086
Derivative liabilities	98,875			13,576
Other current liabilities	1,255			0
Other current liabilities—affiliate	316			0
Total current liabilities	538,356			385,069
Long-term debt, net	10,165,869			9,245,552
Non-current derivative liabilities	210,322			8,595
Other non-current liabilities	9,849			0
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate	844			0
Member’s equity	1,951,524	$ 1,892,574	$ 2,009,870	2,081,137	$ 2,139,505	$ 2,115,084	$ 1,921,968	$ 1,667,276
Total liabilities and member’s equity	$ 12,876,764			$ 11,720,353

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenues
Revenues	$ 386,559			$ 0			$ 792,713	$ 0
Revenues from contracts with customers	386,468			0			792,696	0
Operating costs and expenses (recoveries)
Cost (cost recovery) of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below)	301,957			(975)			540,622	172
Cost of sales—affiliate	1,692			0			1,692	0
Cost of sales—related party	23,269			0			59,022	0
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	63,533			(8,502)			156,205	(6,549)
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	15,874			1,522			36,580	2,539
Development expense	63			49			595	172
Development expense—affiliate	23			0			61	0
General and administrative expense	1,448			1,479			4,527	3,514
General and administrative expense—affiliate	3,214			607			6,776	1,605
Depreciation and amortization expense	66,437			3,488			146,061	5,246
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	0			(13)			313	(13)
Total operating costs and expenses (recoveries)	477,510			(2,345)			952,454	6,686
Income (loss) from operations	(90,951)			2,345			(159,741)	(6,686)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(90,530)			0			(175,340)	0
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	(13,793)			0			(13,793)	(15,332)
Derivative gain (loss), net	(77,838)			21,818			(186,746)	119,233
Other income	702			225			3,026	184
Total other income (expense)	(181,459)			22,043			(372,853)	104,085
Net income (loss)	(272,410)	$ (188,907)	$ (71,277)	24,388	$ 7,319	$ 65,692	(532,594)	97,399
LNG [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	219,621			0			351,202	0
Revenues from contracts with customers	219,530			0			351,185	0
LNG—affiliate [Member]
Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers	$ 166,938			$ 0			$ 441,511	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Memb

Consolidated Statements of Member's Equity - 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	189,000	189,000
Net income (loss)	65,692	65,692
Member's equity, end of period at Mar. 31, 2018	1,921,968	1,921,968
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2017	1,667,276	1,667,276
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	97,399
Member's equity, end of period at Sep. 30, 2018	2,139,505	2,139,505
Member's equity, beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2018	1,921,968	1,921,968
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions	185,797	185,797
Net income (loss)	7,319	7,319
Member's equity, end of period at Jun. 30, 2018	2,115,084	2,115,084
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions	33	33
Net income (loss)	24,388	24,388
Member's equity, end of period at Sep. 30, 2018	2,139,505	2,139,505
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	2,081,137	2,081,137
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions	10	10
Net income (loss)	(71,277)	(71,277)
Member's equity, end of period at Mar. 31, 2019	2,009,870	2,009,870
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	2,081,137	2,081,137
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(532,594)
Member's equity, end of period at Sep. 30, 2019	1,951,524	1,951,524
Member's equity, beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2019	2,009,870	2,009,870
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions	71,611	71,611
Net income (loss)	(188,907)	(188,907)
Member's equity, end of period at Jun. 30, 2019	1,892,574	1,892,574
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Capital contributions	331,360	331,360
Net income (loss)	(272,410)	(272,410)
Member's equity, end of period at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 1,951,524	$ 1,951,524

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ (532,594)	$ 97,399
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	146,061	5,246
Amortization of debt issuance costs	10,303	0
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	13,793	15,332
Total losses (gains) on derivatives, net	289,486	(128,590)
Total losses (gains) on derivatives, net—related party	4,072	0
Net cash provided by (used for) settlement of derivative instruments	3,951	(7,204)
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	313	(13)
Other	1,193	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(43,693)	0
Accounts receivable—affiliate	(48,654)	0
Advances to affiliate	(37,589)	(1,704)
Inventory	(38,531)	(8,638)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	186,304	1,710
Accrued liabilities—related party	1,429	0
Due to affiliates	8,892	152
Other, net	(5,046)	(5,244)
Other, net—affiliate	(561)	(307)
Net cash used in operating activities	(40,871)	(31,861)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(1,255,478)	(2,228,365)
Other	(2,213)	3,705
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,257,691)	(2,224,660)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	2,189,674	2,276,800
Repayments of debt	(1,446,000)	(295,455)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	(5,485)	(45,743)
Debt extinguishment cost	0	(9,108)
Capital contributions	402,981	323,418
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,141,170	2,249,912
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(157,392)	(6,609)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	289,141	226,559
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	$ 131,749	$ 219,950

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Balances per Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balances per Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	131,749	289,141
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 131,749	$ 289,141	$ 219,950	$ 226,559

Nature of Operations and Basis

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION We are in various stages of operating 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 that interconnects the Corpus Christi LNG terminal with several interstate and intrastate natural gas pipelines (the “Corpus Christi Pipeline” and together with the Liquefaction Facilities, the “Liquefaction Project”) through our wholly owned subsidiaries CCL and CCP, respectively. The Liquefaction Project is being constructed in stages with the first phase being three Trains (“Phase 1”). 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”) . Trains 1 and 2 are operational and Train 3 is under construction. 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, 2018 . 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. Results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will be realized for the year ending December 31, 2019 . 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. Tax elections under a separate return basis may differ from tax elections taken on the consolidated federal income tax return of Cheniere. Recent Accounting Standards We adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , and subsequent amendments thereto on January 1, 2019 using the optional transition approach to apply the standard at the beginning of the first quarter of 2019 with no retrospective adjustments to prior periods. 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. The adoption of the standard did not materially impact our Consolidated Financial Statements. Upon adoption of the standard, we recorded right-of-use assets of $8.1 million in other non-current assets, net, and lease liabilities of $0.5 million in other current liabilities—affiliate, $5.2 million other non-current liabilities and $1.2 million in other non-current liabilities—affiliate.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash	RESTRICTED CASH Restricted cash consists of funds that are contractually or legally 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, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , restricted cash consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Current restricted cash Liquefaction Project $ 131,749 $ 289,141 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

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Other Receivables	ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , accounts and other receivables consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Trade receivable $ 23,821 $ 51 Other accounts receivable 19,930 24,938 Total accounts and other receivables $ 43,751 $ 24,989

Inventory

Inventory	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	INVENTORY As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , inventory consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Natural gas $ 4,712 $ 1,326 LNG 12,390 — Materials and other 53,628 24,872 Total inventory $ 70,730 $ 26,198

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 LNG terminal costs LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities $ 10,032,290 $ 618,547 LNG site and related costs 275,959 44,725 LNG terminal construction-in-process 2,202,516 10,470,577 Accumulated depreciation (149,320 ) (7,416 ) Total LNG terminal costs, net 12,361,445 11,126,433 Fixed assets Fixed assets 18,838 15,534 Accumulated depreciation (6,458 ) (3,142 ) Total fixed assets, net 12,380 12,392 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 12,373,825 $ 11,138,825 Depreciation expense was $66.2 million and $3.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively, and $145.6 million and $5.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. We realized offsets to LNG terminal costs of $73.7 million and $156.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 , respectively, that were related to the sale of commissioning cargoes because these amounts were earned or loaded prior to the start of commercial operations of the Liquefaction Project , during the testing phase for its construction. We did no t realize any offsets to LNG terminal costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 .

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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 the exposure to volatility in a portion of the floating-rate interest payments on our credit facility (the “CCH Credit Facility”) and to hedge against changes in interest rates that could impact our anticipated future issuance of debt (“ Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives ” and, collectively with the Interest Rate Derivatives , “ CCH Interest Rate Derivatives ”) 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 or fair value 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, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , which are classified as derivative assets , derivative assets—related party , non-current derivative assets , non-current derivative assets—related party , derivative liabilities or non-current derivative liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 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) $ — $ (104,298 ) $ — $ (104,298 ) $ — $ 18,069 $ — $ 18,069 Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives liability — (67,840 ) — (67,840 ) — — — — Liquefaction Supply Derivatives asset (liability) (4,710 ) (281 ) (102,379 ) (107,370 ) 1,299 2,990 (4,357 ) (68 ) We value our CCH 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 observable and unobservable market commodity 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. The fair value of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives incorporates risk premiums related to the satisfaction of conditions precedent, such as completion and placement into service of relevant pipeline infrastructure to accommodate marketable physical gas flow. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , some of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives existed within markets for which the pipeline infrastructure was under development to accommodate marketable physical gas flow. 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 incorporate significant unobservable inputs. In instances where observable data is unavailable, consideration is given to the assumptions that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. This includes assumptions about market risks, such as future prices of energy units for unobservable periods, liquidity, volatility and contract duration. 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, 2019 : Net Fair Value Liability (in thousands) Valuation Approach Significant Unobservable Input Significant Unobservable Inputs Range Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives $(102,379) Market approach incorporating present value techniques Henry Hub basis spread $(0.708) - $0.050 Option pricing model International LNG pricing spread, relative to Henry Hub 143% - 199% The following table shows the changes in the fair value of our Level 3 Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives , including those with related parties, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of period $ 6,085 $ 473 $ (4,357 ) $ (91 ) Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses): Included in cost of sales (124,899 ) 640 (117,367 ) 614 Purchases and settlements: Purchases 17,694 5,118 17,932 5,708 Settlements (1,030 ) — 1,653 — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (229 ) — (240 ) — Balance, end of period $ (102,379 ) $ 6,231 $ (102,379 ) $ 6,231 Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (124,899 ) $ 640 $ (117,367 ) $ 614 (1) Transferred to Level 2 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements. 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 the unconditional right of set-off in the event of default. 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, counterparties are at risk that we will be unable to meet our commitments in instances where our derivative instruments are in a liability position. We incorporate both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, set-off rights and guarantees. CCH Interest Rate Derivatives During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 , there were no changes to the terms of our Interest Rate Derivatives , which we entered into to protect against volatility of future cash flows and hedge a portion of the variable interest payments on the CCH Credit Facility . In June 2019, we entered into the Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives to hedge against changes in interest rates that could impact anticipated future issuance of debt by CCH, which is anticipated by the end of 2020. As of September 30, 2019 , we had the following CCH 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 Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives $1.5 billion $1.5 billion June 30, 2020 December 31, 2030 2.08% Three-month LIBOR The following table shows the fair value and location of our CCH Interest Rate Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total Interest Rate Derivatives Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total Consolidated Balance Sheet Location Derivative assets $ — $ — $ — $ 10,556 $ — $ 10,556 Non-current derivative assets — — — 7,918 — 7,918 Total derivative assets — — — 18,474 — 18,474 Derivative liabilities (30,108 ) (46,294 ) (76,402 ) (7 ) — (7 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (74,190 ) (21,546 ) (95,736 ) (398 ) — (398 ) Total derivative liabilities (104,298 ) (67,840 ) (172,138 ) (405 ) — (405 ) Derivative asset (liability), net $ (104,298 ) $ (67,840 ) $ (172,138 ) $ 18,069 $ — $ 18,069 The following table shows the changes in the fair value and settlements of our CCH Interest Rate Derivatives recorded in derivative gain (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives gain (loss) $ (16,638 ) $ 21,818 $ (118,906 ) $ 119,233 Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives loss (61,200 ) — (67,840 ) — Liquefaction Supply Derivatives CCL has entered into primarily index-based physical natural gas supply contracts and associated economic hedges 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. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , CCL had secured up to approximately 3,065 TBtu and 2,801 TBtu , respectively, of natural gas feedstock through natural gas supply contracts, of which 122 TBtu and 55 TBtu, respectively, were for a natural gas supply contract CCL has with a related party. The forward notional for our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives was approximately 3,213 TBtu and 2,854 TBtu as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , 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, 2019 December 31, 2018 Derivative assets $ 18,426 $ 5,071 Derivative assets—related party 126 2,132 Non-current derivative assets 9,822 11,114 Non-current derivative assets—related party 1,315 3,381 Total derivative assets 29,689 21,698 Derivative liabilities (22,473 ) (13,569 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (114,586 ) (8,197 ) Total derivative liabilities (137,059 ) (21,766 ) Derivative liability, net $ (107,370 ) $ (68 ) (1) Does not include collateral calls of $10.4 million and $4.5 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. The following table shows the changes in the fair value, settlements and location of our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives recorded on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Consolidated Statements of Operations Location (1) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain LNG revenues $ 91 $ — $ 17 $ — Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain (loss) Cost of sales (113,374 ) 10,507 (102,757 ) 9,357 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives loss Cost of sales—related party (981 ) — (4,072 ) — (1) Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery. Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument. 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, 2019 Interest Rate Derivatives $ (104,309 ) $ 11 $ (104,298 ) Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives (67,840 ) — (67,840 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 53,157 (23,468 ) 29,689 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (145,220 ) 8,161 (137,059 ) As of December 31, 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives $ 19,520 $ (1,046 ) $ 18,474 Interest Rate Derivatives (413 ) 8 (405 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 31,770 (10,072 ) 21,698 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (29,996 ) 8,230 (21,766 )

Other Non-Current Assets

Other Non-Current Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Non-Current Assets	OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , other non-current assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Advances and other asset conveyances to third parties to support LNG terminals $ 17,760 $ 18,209 Operating lease assets 7,009 — Tax-related payments and receivables 3,300 3,783 Information technology service prepayments 2,789 2,435 Advances made under EPC and non-EPC contracts 2,733 — Other 10,875 7,282 Total other non-current assets, net $ 44,466 $ 31,709

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	ACCRUED LIABILITIES As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Interest costs and related debt fees $ 64,320 $ 994 Accrued natural gas purchases 129,480 91,910 Liquefaction Project costs 169,247 46,964 Other 29,739 22,337 Total accrued liabilities $ 392,786 $ 162,205

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , our debt consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 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 4.80% Senior Secured Notes due 2039 (“4.80% CCH Senior Notes”) 727,000 — CCH Credit Facility 5,340,412 5,155,737 Unamortized debt issuance costs (151,543 ) (160,185 ) Total long-term debt, net 10,165,869 9,245,552 Current debt $1.2 billion CCH Working Capital Facility (“CCH Working Capital Facility”) — 168,000 Total debt, net $ 10,165,869 $ 9,413,552 2019 Debt Issuances and Terminations 4.80% CCH Senior Notes In September 2019, we issued an aggregate principal amount of $727 million of the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes in a private placement conducted pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The 4.80% CCH Senior Notes were issued under an indenture dated as of September 27, 2019 (the “2019 CCH Indenture”) pursuant to a note purchase agreement with the purchasers party thereto and Allianz Global Investors GmbH, as noteholder consultant, originally entered into in June 2019. The 4.80% CCH Senior Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by each of our subsidiaries CCL, CCP and CCP GP (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”) . The proceeds of the notes were used to prepay a portion of the outstanding balance of the CCH Credit Facility , resulting in the recognition of debt extinguishment costs of $12.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 relating to the write off of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs. The 4.80% CCH Senior Notes accrue interest at a fixed rate of 4.80% per annum and are fully amortizing according to a fixed sculpted amortization schedule with semi-annual payments of interest starting December 2019 and semi-annual payments of principal starting June 2027. The 4.80% CCH Senior Notes have a weighted average life of 15 years . The 4.80% CCH Senior Notes are our senior secured obligation, ranking senior in right of payment to any and all of our future indebtedness that is subordinated to the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes and equal in right of payment with our other existing and future indebtedness that is senior and secured by the same collateral securing the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes . The 4.80% CCH Senior Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of our and our Guarantors ’ assets. At any time prior to June 30, 2039, we may redeem all or a part of the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to the “make-whole” price set forth in the 2019 CCH Indenture , plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. We also may at any time on or after June 30, 2039, redeem the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes , in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. The 2019 CCH Indenture contains customary terms and events of default and certain covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to: incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock; make certain investments or pay dividends or distributions on membership interests or subordinated indebtedness or purchase, redeem or retire membership interests; sell or transfer assets, including membership or partnership interests of our restricted subsidiaries; restrict dividends or other payments by restricted subsidiaries to us or any of our restricted subsidiaries; incur liens; enter into transactions with affiliates; dissolve, liquidate, consolidate, merge, sell or lease all or substantially all of our properties or assets and our restricted subsidiaries taken as a whole; or permit any Guarantor to dissolve, liquidate, consolidate, merge, sell or lease all or substantially all of its properties and assets. The 2019 CCH Indenture covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions. CCH Credit Facility As part of the capital allocation framework announced by Cheniere in June 2019, we prepaid $70 million of outstanding borrowings under the CCH Credit Facility during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 . The prepayment resulted in the recognition of debt extinguishment costs of $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 . Credit Facilities Below is a summary of our credit facilities outstanding as of September 30, 2019 (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 5,340,412 — Commitments terminated 4,629,263 — Letters of credit issued — 582,627 Available commitment $ — $ 617,373 Interest rate on available balance LIBOR plus 1.75% or base rate plus 0.75% LIBOR plus 1.25% - 1.75% or base rate plus 0.25% - 0.75% Weighted average interest rate of outstanding balance 3.79% n/a Maturity date June 30, 2024 June 29, 2023 Restrictive Debt Covenants As of September 30, 2019 , 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, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Total interest cost $ 137,278 $ 117,834 $ 407,911 $ 325,648 Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (46,748 ) (117,834 ) (232,571 ) (325,648 ) Total interest expense, net $ 90,530 $ — $ 175,340 $ — 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, 2019 December 31, 2018 Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Senior notes (1) $ 4,197,320 $ 4,750,700 $ 4,191,754 $ 4,228,750 4.80% CCH Senior Notes (2) 720,380 767,684 — — Credit facilities (3) 5,248,169 5,248,169 5,221,798 5,221,798 (1) Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes , 2025 CCH Senior Notes and 2027 CCH Senior Notes , (collectively with the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes, 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) The Level 3 estimated fair value was calculated based on inputs that are observable in the market or that could be derived from, or corroborated with, observable market data, including interest rates based on debt issued by parties with comparable credit ratings to us and inputs that are not observable in the market. (3) 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, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenues from Contracts with Customers	REVENUES FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue earned from contracts with customers during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 LNG revenues $ 219,530 $ — $ 351,185 $ — LNG revenues—affiliate 166,938 — 441,511 — Total revenues from customers 386,468 — 792,696 — Net derivative gains (1) 91 — 17 — Total revenues $ 386,559 $ — $ 792,713 $ — (1) See Note 6—Derivative Instruments for additional information about our derivatives. 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, 2019 and December 31, 2018 : September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) LNG revenues $ 33.7 11 $ 33.9 12 LNG revenues—affiliate 1.0 13 1.0 14 Total revenues $ 34.7 $ 34.9 (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 substantially 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. We have not included such variable consideration in the transaction price to the extent the consideration is considered constrained due to the uncertainty of ultimate pricing and receipt. Approximately 42% during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and approximately 43% during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 of our LNG revenues during the respective periods were related to variable consideration received from customers. All of our LNG revenues—affiliate were related to variable consideration received from customers during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 . 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.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 LNG revenues—affiliate Cheniere Marketing Agreements $ 160,896 $ — $ 435,469 $ — Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 6,042 — 6,042 — Total LNG revenues—affiliate 166,938 — 441,511 — Cost of sales—affiliate Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 1,692 — 1,692 — Cost of sales—related party Natural Gas Supply Agreement 23,269 — 59,022 — Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate Services Agreements 15,685 1,302 36,026 1,890 Land Agreements 189 223 554 652 Other Agreements — (3 ) — (3 ) Total operating and maintenance expense—affiliate 15,874 1,522 36,580 2,539 Development expense—affiliate Services Agreements 23 — 61 — General and administrative expense—affiliate Services Agreements 3,214 607 6,776 1,605 We had $19.2 million and $25.1 million due to affiliates as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively, under agreements with affiliates, as described below. LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements CCL has a fixed price SPA with Cheniere Marketing International LLP (“ Cheniere Marketing ”) (the “Cheniere Marketing Base SPA”) with a term of 20 years 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 SPA with an approximate term of 23 years with Cheniere Marketing which allows them to purchase volumes of approximately 15 TBtu per annum of LNG. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , CCL had $48.7 million and $21.1 million of accounts receivable—affiliate, respectively, under these agreements. 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, information technology services 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, information technology services 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. Natural Gas Supply Agreement CCL has entered into a natural gas supply contract to obtain feed gas for the operation of the Liquefaction Project through March 2022 with a related party in the ordinary course of business. CCL recorded $23.2 million and $59.0 million in cost of sales—related party under this contract during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 , respectively. Of this amount, $1.4 million and zero was included in accrued liabilities—related party as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. CCL did no t have any transactions during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 under this contract. CCL also has recorded derivative assets—related party of $0.1 million and $2.1 million and non-current derivative assets—related party of $1.3 million and $3.4 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively, related to this contract. Agreements with Midship Pipeline CCL has entered into a transportation precedent agreement and a negotiated rate agreement with Midship Pipeline Company, LLC (“Midship Pipeline”) to secure firm pipeline transportation capacity for a period of 10 years following commencement of the approximately 200 -mile natural gas pipeline project which Midship Pipeline is constructing. In May 2018, CCL issued a letter of credit to Midship Pipeline for drawings up to an aggregate maximum amount of $16.2 million . Midship Pipeline had no t made any drawings on this letter of credit as of September 30, 2019 . Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG We have an agreement with SPL that allows us to sell and purchase natural gas with CCL. Natural gas sold and purchased under this agreement are recorded as LNG revenues—affiliate and cost of sales—affiliate, respectively. We also have an agreement with Midship Pipeline to that allows us to sell and purchase natural gas with CCL. We did not have any transactions under this agreement during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 . 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 $0.6 million , and the terms of the agreements range from three years to five years . Easement Agreements CCL has agreements with Cheniere Land Holdings which grant CCL easements on land owned by Cheniere Land Holdings for the Liquefaction Facilities . The total annual payment for easement agreements is $0.1 million , excluding any previously paid one-time payments, and the terms of the agreements range from three years to five years . 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, 2019 , we have received $333.0 million in contributions under the Equity Contribution Agreement and Cheniere has posted $876.0 million of letters of credit on our behalf. Cheniere is only 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

Customer Concentration

Customer Concentration	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Customer Concentration	CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION The following table shows customers with revenues of 10% or greater of total revenues from external customers and customers with accounts receivable balances of 10% or greater of total accounts receivable from external customers: Percentage of Total Revenues from External Customers Percentage of Accounts Receivable from External Customers Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Customer A 61% —% 51% —% 53% —% Customer B * —% 12% —% —% —% Customer C 29% —% 18% —% —% —% Customer D * —% * —% 20% —% * Less than 10%

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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, 2019 2018 Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 137,187 $ 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 $214.9 million and $285.8 million as of September 30, 2019 and 2018 , respectively.

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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 , (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 9—Debt of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 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, 2019 . Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 128,848 2,901 — 131,749 Accounts and other receivables — 43,751 — 43,751 Accounts receivable—affiliate — 48,662 — 48,662 Advances to affiliate — 95,021 — 95,021 Inventory — 70,730 — 70,730 Derivative assets — 18,426 — 18,426 Derivative assets—related party — 126 — 126 Other current assets 349 22,759 — 23,108 Other current assets—affiliate — 18 — 18 Total current assets 129,197 302,394 — 431,591 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,311,970 11,061,855 — 12,373,825 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 15,745 — — 15,745 Non-current derivative assets — 9,822 — 9,822 Non-current derivative assets—related party — 1,315 — 1,315 Investments in subsidiaries 11,173,355 — (11,173,355 ) — Other non-current assets, net — 44,466 — 44,466 Total assets $ 12,630,267 $ 11,419,852 $ (11,173,355 ) $ 12,876,764 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 47 $ 24,409 $ — $ 24,456 Accrued liabilities 66,115 326,671 — 392,786 Accrued liabilities—related party — 1,429 — 1,429 Due to affiliates 325 18,914 — 19,239 Derivative liabilities 76,402 22,473 — 98,875 Other current liabilities — 1,255 — 1,255 Other current liabilities—affiliate — 316 — 316 Total current liabilities 142,889 395,467 — 538,356 Long-term debt, net 10,165,869 — — 10,165,869 Non-current derivative liabilities 95,736 114,586 — 210,322 Deferred tax liabilities — 3,988 (3,988 ) — Other non-current liabilities — 9,849 — 9,849 Other non-current liabilities—affiliate — 844 — 844 Member’s equity 2,225,773 10,895,118 (11,169,367 ) 1,951,524 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 12,630,267 $ 11,419,852 $ (11,173,355 ) $ 12,876,764 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 282,248 6,893 — 289,141 Accounts and other receivables — 24,989 — 24,989 Accounts receivable—affiliate — 21,060 — 21,060 Advances to affiliate — 94,397 — 94,397 Inventory — 26,198 — 26,198 Derivative assets 10,556 5,071 — 15,627 Derivative assets—related party — 2,132 — 2,132 Other current assets 178 15,039 — 15,217 Other current assets—affiliate — 634 (1 ) 633 Total current assets 292,982 196,413 (1 ) 489,394 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,094,671 10,044,154 — 11,138,825 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 38,012 — — 38,012 Non-current derivative assets 7,917 11,115 — 19,032 Non-current derivative assets—related party — 3,381 — 3,381 Investments in subsidiaries 10,194,296 — (10,194,296 ) — Other non-current assets, net 1 31,708 — 31,709 Total assets $ 11,627,879 $ 10,286,771 $ (10,194,297 ) $ 11,720,353 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 71 $ 16,131 $ — $ 16,202 Accrued liabilities 1,242 160,963 — 162,205 Current debt 168,000 — — 168,000 Due to affiliates — 25,086 — 25,086 Derivative liabilities 6 13,570 — 13,576 Total current liabilities 169,319 215,750 — 385,069 Long-term debt, net 9,245,552 — — 9,245,552 Non-current derivative liabilities 398 8,197 — 8,595 Deferred tax liability — 2,008 (2,008 ) — Member’s equity 2,212,610 10,060,816 (10,192,289 ) 2,081,137 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 11,627,879 $ 10,286,771 $ (10,194,297 ) $ 11,720,353 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues LNG revenues $ — $ 219,621 $ — $ 219,621 LNG revenues—affiliate — 166,938 — 166,938 Total revenues — 386,559 — 386,559 Operating costs and expenses (recoveries) Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — 301,957 — 301,957 Cost of sales—affiliate — 1,692 — 1,692 Cost of sales—related party — 23,269 — 23,269 Operating and maintenance expense — 63,533 — 63,533 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 15,874 — 15,874 Development expense — 63 — 63 Development expense—affiliate — 23 — 23 General and administrative expense 732 716 — 1,448 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 3,214 — 3,214 Depreciation and amortization expense 7,047 59,390 — 66,437 Total operating costs and expenses 7,779 469,731 — 477,510 Loss from operations (7,779 ) (83,172 ) — (90,951 ) Other income (expense) Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (90,530 ) — — (90,530 ) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (13,793 ) — — (13,793 ) Derivative loss, net (77,838 ) — — (77,838 ) Other expense 643 59 — 702 Total other income (expense) (181,518 ) 59 — (181,459 ) Loss before income taxes (189,297 ) (83,113 ) — (272,410 ) Income tax provision — (343 ) 343 — Net loss $ (189,297 ) $ (83,456 ) $ 343 $ (272,410 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Operating costs and expenses (recoveries) Cost (cost recovery) of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — (975 ) — (975 ) Operating and maintenance expense (recovery) — (8,502 ) — (8,502 ) 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 operating costs and 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues LNG revenues $ — $ 351,202 $ — $ 351,202 LNG revenues—affiliate — 441,511 — 441,511 Total revenues — 792,713 — 792,713 Operating costs and expenses (recoveries) Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — 540,622 — 540,622 Cost of sales—affiliate — 1,692 — 1,692 Cost of sales—related party — 59,022 — 59,022 Operating and maintenance expense — 156,205 — 156,205 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 36,580 — 36,580 Development expense — 595 — 595 Development expense—affiliate — 61 — 61 General and administrative expense 1,629 2,898 — 4,527 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 6,776 — 6,776 Depreciation and amortization expense 15,191 130,870 — 146,061 Impairment expense and loss on disposal of assets — 313 — 313 Total operating costs and expenses 16,820 935,634 — 952,454 Loss from operations (16,820 ) (142,921 ) — (159,741 ) Other income (expense) Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (175,340 ) — — (175,340 ) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (13,793 ) — — (13,793 ) Derivative loss, net (186,746 ) — — (186,746 ) Other income 2,821 289 (84 ) 3,026 Total other income (expense) (373,058 ) 289 (84 ) (372,853 ) Loss before income taxes (389,878 ) (142,632 ) (84 ) (532,594 ) Income tax provision — (1,980 ) 1,980 — Net loss $ (389,878 ) $ (144,612 ) $ 1,896 $ (532,594 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Operating costs and expenses Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — 172 — 172 Operating and maintenance expense (recovery) — (6,549 ) — (6,549 ) 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 operating costs and 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 Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities $ (100,618 ) $ 91,987 $ (32,240 ) $ (40,871 ) Cash flows from investing activities Property, plant and equipment, net (182,800 ) (1,072,678 ) — (1,255,478 ) Investments in subsidiaries (2,011,271 ) — 2,011,271 — Distributions received from affiliates 1,000,119 — (1,000,119 ) — Other — (2,213 ) — (2,213 ) Net cash used in investing activities (1,193,952 ) (1,074,891 ) 1,011,152 (1,257,691 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issuances of debt 2,189,674 — — 2,189,674 Repayments of debt (1,446,000 ) — — (1,446,000 ) Debt issuance and deferred financing costs (5,485 ) — — (5,485 ) Capital contributions 402,981 2,011,272 (2,011,272 ) 402,981 Distributions — (1,032,360 ) 1,032,360 — Net cash provided by financing activities 1,141,170 978,912 (978,912 ) 1,141,170 Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (153,400 ) (3,992 ) — (157,392 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period 282,248 6,893 — 289,141 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period $ 128,848 $ 2,901 $ — $ 131,749 Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet: September 30, 2019 Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 128,848 2,901 — 131,749 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 128,848 $ 2,901 $ — $ 131,749 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

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In October 2019, we issued an aggregate principal amount of $475 million of 3.925% senior secured notes due 2039 to certain accounts managed by BlackRock Real Assets and certain accounts managed by MetLife Investment Management on a private placement basis in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

Nature of Operations and Basi_2

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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, 2018 . 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. Tax elections under a separate return basis may differ from tax elections taken on the consolidated federal income tax return of Cheniere.
Recent Accounting Standards	Recent Accounting Standards We adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , and subsequent amendments thereto on January 1, 2019 using the optional transition approach to apply the standard at the beginning of the first quarter of 2019 with no retrospective adjustments to prior periods. 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. The adoption of the standard did not materially impact our Consolidated Financial Statements. Upon adoption of the standard, we recorded right-of-use assets of $8.1 million in other non-current assets, net, and lease liabilities of $0.5 million in other current liabilities—affiliate, $5.2 million other non-current liabilities and $1.2 million in other non-current liabilities—affiliate.

Restricted Cash (Tables)

Restricted Cash (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Cash	As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , restricted cash consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Current restricted cash Liquefaction Project $ 131,749 $ 289,141

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts and Other Receivables	As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , accounts and other receivables consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Trade receivable $ 23,821 $ 51 Other accounts receivable 19,930 24,938 Total accounts and other receivables $ 43,751 $ 24,989

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , inventory consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Natural gas $ 4,712 $ 1,326 LNG 12,390 — Materials and other 53,628 24,872 Total inventory $ 70,730 $ 26,198

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 LNG terminal costs LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities $ 10,032,290 $ 618,547 LNG site and related costs 275,959 44,725 LNG terminal construction-in-process 2,202,516 10,470,577 Accumulated depreciation (149,320 ) (7,416 ) Total LNG terminal costs, net 12,361,445 11,126,433 Fixed assets Fixed assets 18,838 15,534 Accumulated depreciation (6,458 ) (3,142 ) Total fixed assets, net 12,380 12,392 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 12,373,825 $ 11,138,825

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , which are classified as derivative assets , derivative assets—related party , non-current derivative assets , non-current derivative assets—related party , derivative liabilities or non-current derivative liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 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) $ — $ (104,298 ) $ — $ (104,298 ) $ — $ 18,069 $ — $ 18,069 Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives liability — (67,840 ) — (67,840 ) — — — — Liquefaction Supply Derivatives asset (liability) (4,710 ) (281 ) (102,379 ) (107,370 ) 1,299 2,990 (4,357 ) (68 )
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, 2019 : Net Fair Value Liability (in thousands) Valuation Approach Significant Unobservable Input Significant Unobservable Inputs Range Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives $(102,379) Market approach incorporating present value techniques Henry Hub basis spread $(0.708) - $0.050 Option pricing model International LNG pricing spread, relative to Henry Hub 143% - 199%
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 , including those with related parties, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Balance, beginning of period $ 6,085 $ 473 $ (4,357 ) $ (91 ) Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses): Included in cost of sales (124,899 ) 640 (117,367 ) 614 Purchases and settlements: Purchases 17,694 5,118 17,932 5,708 Settlements (1,030 ) — 1,653 — Transfers out of Level 3 (1) (229 ) — (240 ) — Balance, end of period $ (102,379 ) $ 6,231 $ (102,379 ) $ 6,231 Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (124,899 ) $ 640 $ (117,367 ) $ 614 (1) Transferred to Level 2 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.
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, 2019 Interest Rate Derivatives $ (104,309 ) $ 11 $ (104,298 ) Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives (67,840 ) — (67,840 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 53,157 (23,468 ) 29,689 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (145,220 ) 8,161 (137,059 ) As of December 31, 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives $ 19,520 $ (1,046 ) $ 18,474 Interest Rate Derivatives (413 ) 8 (405 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 31,770 (10,072 ) 21,698 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (29,996 ) 8,230 (21,766 )
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	As of September 30, 2019 , we had the following CCH 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 Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives $1.5 billion $1.5 billion June 30, 2020 December 31, 2030 2.08% Three-month LIBOR
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location	The following table shows the fair value and location of our CCH Interest Rate Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total Interest Rate Derivatives Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total Consolidated Balance Sheet Location Derivative assets $ — $ — $ — $ 10,556 $ — $ 10,556 Non-current derivative assets — — — 7,918 — 7,918 Total derivative assets — — — 18,474 — 18,474 Derivative liabilities (30,108 ) (46,294 ) (76,402 ) (7 ) — (7 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (74,190 ) (21,546 ) (95,736 ) (398 ) — (398 ) Total derivative liabilities (104,298 ) (67,840 ) (172,138 ) (405 ) — (405 ) Derivative asset (liability), net $ (104,298 ) $ (67,840 ) $ (172,138 ) $ 18,069 $ — $ 18,069
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	The following table shows the changes in the fair value and settlements of our CCH Interest Rate Derivatives recorded in derivative gain (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Interest Rate Derivatives gain (loss) $ (16,638 ) $ 21,818 $ (118,906 ) $ 119,233 Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives loss (61,200 ) — (67,840 ) —
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, 2019 December 31, 2018 Derivative assets $ 18,426 $ 5,071 Derivative assets—related party 126 2,132 Non-current derivative assets 9,822 11,114 Non-current derivative assets—related party 1,315 3,381 Total derivative assets 29,689 21,698 Derivative liabilities (22,473 ) (13,569 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (114,586 ) (8,197 ) Total derivative liabilities (137,059 ) (21,766 ) Derivative liability, net $ (107,370 ) $ (68 ) (1) Does not include collateral calls of $10.4 million and $4.5 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	The following table shows the changes in the fair value, settlements and location of our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives recorded on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Consolidated Statements of Operations Location (1) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain LNG revenues $ 91 $ — $ 17 $ — Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain (loss) Cost of sales (113,374 ) 10,507 (102,757 ) 9,357 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives loss Cost of sales—related party (981 ) — (4,072 ) — (1) Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery. Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.

Other Non-Current Assets (Table

Other Non-Current Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets	As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , other non-current assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Advances and other asset conveyances to third parties to support LNG terminals $ 17,760 $ 18,209 Operating lease assets 7,009 — Tax-related payments and receivables 3,300 3,783 Information technology service prepayments 2,789 2,435 Advances made under EPC and non-EPC contracts 2,733 — Other 10,875 7,282 Total other non-current assets, net $ 44,466 $ 31,709

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 Interest costs and related debt fees $ 64,320 $ 994 Accrued natural gas purchases 129,480 91,910 Liquefaction Project costs 169,247 46,964 Other 29,739 22,337 Total accrued liabilities $ 392,786 $ 162,205

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt Instruments	As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , our debt consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 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 4.80% Senior Secured Notes due 2039 (“4.80% CCH Senior Notes”) 727,000 — CCH Credit Facility 5,340,412 5,155,737 Unamortized debt issuance costs (151,543 ) (160,185 ) Total long-term debt, net 10,165,869 9,245,552 Current debt $1.2 billion CCH Working Capital Facility (“CCH Working Capital Facility”) — 168,000 Total debt, net $ 10,165,869 $ 9,413,552
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities	Below is a summary of our credit facilities outstanding as of September 30, 2019 (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 5,340,412 — Commitments terminated 4,629,263 — Letters of credit issued — 582,627 Available commitment $ — $ 617,373 Interest rate on available balance LIBOR plus 1.75% or base rate plus 0.75% LIBOR plus 1.25% - 1.75% or base rate plus 0.25% - 0.75% Weighted average interest rate of outstanding balance 3.79% n/a 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, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Total interest cost $ 137,278 $ 117,834 $ 407,911 $ 325,648 Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (46,748 ) (117,834 ) (232,571 ) (325,648 ) Total interest expense, net $ 90,530 $ — $ 175,340 $ —
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, 2019 December 31, 2018 Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Senior notes (1) $ 4,197,320 $ 4,750,700 $ 4,191,754 $ 4,228,750 4.80% CCH Senior Notes (2) 720,380 767,684 — — Credit facilities (3) 5,248,169 5,248,169 5,221,798 5,221,798 (1) Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes , 2025 CCH Senior Notes and 2027 CCH Senior Notes , (collectively with the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes, 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) The Level 3 estimated fair value was calculated based on inputs that are observable in the market or that could be derived from, or corroborated with, observable market data, including interest rates based on debt issued by parties with comparable credit ratings to us and inputs that are not observable in the market. (3) 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, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue earned from contracts with customers during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 LNG revenues $ 219,530 $ — $ 351,185 $ — LNG revenues—affiliate 166,938 — 441,511 — Total revenues from customers 386,468 — 792,696 — Net derivative gains (1) 91 — 17 — Total revenues $ 386,559 $ — $ 792,713 $ — (1) See Note 6—Derivative Instruments for additional information about our derivatives.
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, 2019 and December 31, 2018 : September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) LNG revenues $ 33.7 11 $ 33.9 12 LNG revenues—affiliate 1.0 13 1.0 14 Total revenues $ 34.7 $ 34.9 (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, 2019
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, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 LNG revenues—affiliate Cheniere Marketing Agreements $ 160,896 $ — $ 435,469 $ — Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 6,042 — 6,042 — Total LNG revenues—affiliate 166,938 — 441,511 — Cost of sales—affiliate Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 1,692 — 1,692 — Cost of sales—related party Natural Gas Supply Agreement 23,269 — 59,022 — Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate Services Agreements 15,685 1,302 36,026 1,890 Land Agreements 189 223 554 652 Other Agreements — (3 ) — (3 ) Total operating and maintenance expense—affiliate 15,874 1,522 36,580 2,539 Development expense—affiliate Services Agreements 23 — 61 — General and administrative expense—affiliate Services Agreements 3,214 607 6,776 1,605

Customer Concentration (Tables)

Customer Concentration (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue and Accounts Receivable by Major Customers	The following table shows customers with revenues of 10% or greater of total revenues from external customers and customers with accounts receivable balances of 10% or greater of total accounts receivable from external customers: Percentage of Total Revenues from External Customers Percentage of Accounts Receivable from External Customers Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, December 31, 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 Customer A 61% —% 51% —% 53% —% Customer B * —% 12% —% —% —% Customer C 29% —% 18% —% —% —% Customer D * —% * —% 20% —% * Less than 10%

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
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, 2019 2018 Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 137,187 $ 48,742 Noncash capital contribution for conveyance of property, plant and equipment from affiliate — 51,412

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 128,848 2,901 — 131,749 Accounts and other receivables — 43,751 — 43,751 Accounts receivable—affiliate — 48,662 — 48,662 Advances to affiliate — 95,021 — 95,021 Inventory — 70,730 — 70,730 Derivative assets — 18,426 — 18,426 Derivative assets—related party — 126 — 126 Other current assets 349 22,759 — 23,108 Other current assets—affiliate — 18 — 18 Total current assets 129,197 302,394 — 431,591 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,311,970 11,061,855 — 12,373,825 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 15,745 — — 15,745 Non-current derivative assets — 9,822 — 9,822 Non-current derivative assets—related party — 1,315 — 1,315 Investments in subsidiaries 11,173,355 — (11,173,355 ) — Other non-current assets, net — 44,466 — 44,466 Total assets $ 12,630,267 $ 11,419,852 $ (11,173,355 ) $ 12,876,764 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 47 $ 24,409 $ — $ 24,456 Accrued liabilities 66,115 326,671 — 392,786 Accrued liabilities—related party — 1,429 — 1,429 Due to affiliates 325 18,914 — 19,239 Derivative liabilities 76,402 22,473 — 98,875 Other current liabilities — 1,255 — 1,255 Other current liabilities—affiliate — 316 — 316 Total current liabilities 142,889 395,467 — 538,356 Long-term debt, net 10,165,869 — — 10,165,869 Non-current derivative liabilities 95,736 114,586 — 210,322 Deferred tax liabilities — 3,988 (3,988 ) — Other non-current liabilities — 9,849 — 9,849 Other non-current liabilities—affiliate — 844 — 844 Member’s equity 2,225,773 10,895,118 (11,169,367 ) 1,951,524 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 12,630,267 $ 11,419,852 $ (11,173,355 ) $ 12,876,764 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 282,248 6,893 — 289,141 Accounts and other receivables — 24,989 — 24,989 Accounts receivable—affiliate — 21,060 — 21,060 Advances to affiliate — 94,397 — 94,397 Inventory — 26,198 — 26,198 Derivative assets 10,556 5,071 — 15,627 Derivative assets—related party — 2,132 — 2,132 Other current assets 178 15,039 — 15,217 Other current assets—affiliate — 634 (1 ) 633 Total current assets 292,982 196,413 (1 ) 489,394 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,094,671 10,044,154 — 11,138,825 Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net 38,012 — — 38,012 Non-current derivative assets 7,917 11,115 — 19,032 Non-current derivative assets—related party — 3,381 — 3,381 Investments in subsidiaries 10,194,296 — (10,194,296 ) — Other non-current assets, net 1 31,708 — 31,709 Total assets $ 11,627,879 $ 10,286,771 $ (10,194,297 ) $ 11,720,353 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 71 $ 16,131 $ — $ 16,202 Accrued liabilities 1,242 160,963 — 162,205 Current debt 168,000 — — 168,000 Due to affiliates — 25,086 — 25,086 Derivative liabilities 6 13,570 — 13,576 Total current liabilities 169,319 215,750 — 385,069 Long-term debt, net 9,245,552 — — 9,245,552 Non-current derivative liabilities 398 8,197 — 8,595 Deferred tax liability — 2,008 (2,008 ) — Member’s equity 2,212,610 10,060,816 (10,192,289 ) 2,081,137 Total liabilities and member’s equity $ 11,627,879 $ 10,286,771 $ (10,194,297 ) $ 11,720,353
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues LNG revenues $ — $ 219,621 $ — $ 219,621 LNG revenues—affiliate — 166,938 — 166,938 Total revenues — 386,559 — 386,559 Operating costs and expenses (recoveries) Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — 301,957 — 301,957 Cost of sales—affiliate — 1,692 — 1,692 Cost of sales—related party — 23,269 — 23,269 Operating and maintenance expense — 63,533 — 63,533 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 15,874 — 15,874 Development expense — 63 — 63 Development expense—affiliate — 23 — 23 General and administrative expense 732 716 — 1,448 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 3,214 — 3,214 Depreciation and amortization expense 7,047 59,390 — 66,437 Total operating costs and expenses 7,779 469,731 — 477,510 Loss from operations (7,779 ) (83,172 ) — (90,951 ) Other income (expense) Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (90,530 ) — — (90,530 ) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (13,793 ) — — (13,793 ) Derivative loss, net (77,838 ) — — (77,838 ) Other expense 643 59 — 702 Total other income (expense) (181,518 ) 59 — (181,459 ) Loss before income taxes (189,297 ) (83,113 ) — (272,410 ) Income tax provision — (343 ) 343 — Net loss $ (189,297 ) $ (83,456 ) $ 343 $ (272,410 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Operating costs and expenses (recoveries) Cost (cost recovery) of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — (975 ) — (975 ) Operating and maintenance expense (recovery) — (8,502 ) — (8,502 ) 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 operating costs and 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues LNG revenues $ — $ 351,202 $ — $ 351,202 LNG revenues—affiliate — 441,511 — 441,511 Total revenues — 792,713 — 792,713 Operating costs and expenses (recoveries) Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — 540,622 — 540,622 Cost of sales—affiliate — 1,692 — 1,692 Cost of sales—related party — 59,022 — 59,022 Operating and maintenance expense — 156,205 — 156,205 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate — 36,580 — 36,580 Development expense — 595 — 595 Development expense—affiliate — 61 — 61 General and administrative expense 1,629 2,898 — 4,527 General and administrative expense—affiliate — 6,776 — 6,776 Depreciation and amortization expense 15,191 130,870 — 146,061 Impairment expense and loss on disposal of assets — 313 — 313 Total operating costs and expenses 16,820 935,634 — 952,454 Loss from operations (16,820 ) (142,921 ) — (159,741 ) Other income (expense) Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (175,340 ) — — (175,340 ) Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt (13,793 ) — — (13,793 ) Derivative loss, net (186,746 ) — — (186,746 ) Other income 2,821 289 (84 ) 3,026 Total other income (expense) (373,058 ) 289 (84 ) (372,853 ) Loss before income taxes (389,878 ) (142,632 ) (84 ) (532,594 ) Income tax provision — (1,980 ) 1,980 — Net loss $ (389,878 ) $ (144,612 ) $ 1,896 $ (532,594 ) Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Operating costs and expenses Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) — 172 — 172 Operating and maintenance expense (recovery) — (6,549 ) — (6,549 ) 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 operating costs and 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 Statements of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (in thousands) Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities $ (100,618 ) $ 91,987 $ (32,240 ) $ (40,871 ) Cash flows from investing activities Property, plant and equipment, net (182,800 ) (1,072,678 ) — (1,255,478 ) Investments in subsidiaries (2,011,271 ) — 2,011,271 — Distributions received from affiliates 1,000,119 — (1,000,119 ) — Other — (2,213 ) — (2,213 ) Net cash used in investing activities (1,193,952 ) (1,074,891 ) 1,011,152 (1,257,691 ) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issuances of debt 2,189,674 — — 2,189,674 Repayments of debt (1,446,000 ) — — (1,446,000 ) Debt issuance and deferred financing costs (5,485 ) — — (5,485 ) Capital contributions 402,981 2,011,272 (2,011,272 ) 402,981 Distributions — (1,032,360 ) 1,032,360 — Net cash provided by financing activities 1,141,170 978,912 (978,912 ) 1,141,170 Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (153,400 ) (3,992 ) — (157,392 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period 282,248 6,893 — 289,141 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period $ 128,848 $ 2,901 $ — $ 131,749 Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet: September 30, 2019 Parent Issuer Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ — $ — Restricted cash 128,848 2,901 — 131,749 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 128,848 $ 2,901 $ — $ 131,749 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

Nature of Operations and Basi_3

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)unitmitrains	Jan. 01, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Other non-current assets, net	$ 44,466		$ 31,709
Other current liabilities—affiliate	316		0
Other non-current liabilities	9,849		0
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate	$ 844		$ 0
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Other non-current assets, net		$ 8,100
Other current liabilities—affiliate		500
Other non-current liabilities		5,200
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate		$ 1,200
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]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains | trains	3
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 | unit	2
Number of Marine Berths | unit	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 | unit	1

Restricted Cash (Details)

Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Current restricted cash	$ 131,749	$ 289,141
Liquefaction Project [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Current restricted cash	$ 131,749	$ 289,141

Accounts and Other Receivable_2

Accounts and Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade receivable	$ 23,821	$ 51
Other accounts receivable	19,930	24,938
Total accounts and other receivables	$ 43,751	$ 24,989

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	$ 70,730	$ 26,198
Natural gas [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	4,712	1,326
LNG [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	12,390	0
Materials and other [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	$ 53,628	$ 24,872

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 66.2	$ 3.4	$ 145.6	$ 5.1
Offsets to LNG terminal costs	$ 73.7	$ 0	$ 156.1	$ 0

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 12,373,825	$ 11,138,825
LNG terminal costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation	(149,320)	(7,416)
Property, plant and equipment, net	12,361,445	11,126,433
LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	10,032,290	618,547
LNG site and related costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	275,959	44,725
LNG terminal construction-in-process [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,202,516	10,470,577
Fixed assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	18,838	15,534
Accumulated depreciation	(6,458)	(3,142)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 12,380	$ 12,392

Derivative Instruments - Narrat

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - CCL [Member] - tbtu	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Agreements	122	55
Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Energy Units Secured Through Natural Gas Supply Agreements	3,065	2,801
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract	8 years
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	3,213	2,854

Derivative Instruments - Fair V

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ (104,298)	$ 18,069
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	(104,298)	18,069
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
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	(67,840)	0
Interest Rate Forward Start 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 Forward Start 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	(67,840)	0
Interest Rate Forward Start 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	(107,370)	(68)
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	(4,710)	1,299
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	(281)	2,990
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	$ (102,379)	$ (4,357)

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, 2019USD ($)
Minimum [Member] | Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread	$ (0.708)
Minimum [Member] | Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage	143.00%
Maximum [Member] | Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread	$ 0.050
Maximum [Member] | Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage	199.00%

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, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		$ 6,085	$ 473	$ (4,357)	$ (91)
Realized and mark-to-market gains (losses):
Included in cost of sales		(124,899)	640	(117,367)	614
Purchases and settlements:
Purchases		17,694	5,118	17,932	5,708
Settlements		(1,030)	0	1,653	0
Transfers out of Level 3	[1]	(229)	0	(240)	0
Balance, end of period		(102,379)	6,231	(102,379)	6,231
Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period		$ (124,899)	$ 640	$ (117,367)	$ 614
[1]	Transferred to Level 2 as a result of observable market for the underlying natural gas purchase agreements.

Derivative Instruments - Sche_2

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 28.8
Effective Date	May 20, 2015
Maturity Date	May 31, 2022
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid	2.30%
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 4,700
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,500
Effective Date	Jun. 30, 2020
Maturity Date	Dec. 31, 2030
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid	2.08%
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,500

Derivative Instruments - Fair_3

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets		$ 18,426	$ 15,627
Derivative assets—related party		126	2,132
Non-current derivative assets		9,822	19,032
Non-current derivative assets—related party		1,315	3,381
Derivative liabilities		(98,875)	(13,576)
Non-current derivative liabilities		(210,322)	(8,595)
Derivative asset (liability), net
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets		0	18,474
Total derivative liabilities		(172,138)	(405)
Derivative asset (liability), net		(172,138)	18,069
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	10,556
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets		0	7,918
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		(76,402)	(7)
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities		(95,736)	(398)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets		0	18,474
Total derivative liabilities		(104,298)	(405)
Derivative asset (liability), net		(104,298)	18,069
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	10,556
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets		0	7,918
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		(30,108)	(7)
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities		(74,190)	(398)
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets		0	0
Total derivative liabilities		(67,840)	0
Derivative asset (liability), net		(67,840)	0
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets		0	0
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets		0	0
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		(46,294)	0
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities		(21,546)	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	[1]	29,689	21,698
Total derivative liabilities	[1]	(137,059)	(21,766)
Derivative asset (liability), net	[1]	(107,370)	(68)
Derivative, collateral call		10,400	4,500
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	[1]	18,426	5,071
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets—related party
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets—related party	[1]	126	2,132
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets	[1]	9,822	11,114
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets—related party
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets—related party	[1]	1,315	3,381
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	[1]	(22,473)	(13,569)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities	[1]	$ (114,586)	$ (8,197)
[1]	Does not include collateral calls of $10.4 million and $4.5 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively.

Derivative Instruments - Deriva

Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net		$ (16,638)	$ 21,818	$ (118,906)	$ 119,233
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Derivative gain (loss), net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net		(61,200)	0	(67,840)	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net	[1]	91	0	17	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net	[1]	(113,374)	10,507	(102,757)	9,357
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales—related party [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net	[1]	$ (981)	$ 0	$ (4,072)	$ 0
[1]	Does not include the realized value associated with derivative instruments that settle through physical delivery. Fair value fluctuations associated with commodity derivative activities are classified and presented consistently with the item economically hedged and the nature and intent of the derivative instrument.

Derivative Instruments - Deri_2

Derivative Instruments - Derivative Net Presentation on Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Interest Rate Derivative Asset [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized		$ 19,520
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		(1,046)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net		18,474
Interest Rate Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	$ (104,309)	(413)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	11	8
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	(104,298)	(405)
Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	(67,840)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	(67,840)	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Asset [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized	53,157	31,770
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(23,468)	(10,072)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	29,689	21,698
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	(145,220)	(29,996)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	8,161	8,230
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ (137,059)	$ (21,766)

Other Non-Current Assets (Detai

Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Advances and other asset conveyances to third parties to support LNG terminals	$ 17,760	$ 18,209
Operating lease assets	7,009	0
Tax-related payments and receivables	3,300	3,783
Information technology service prepayments	2,789	2,435
Advances made under EPC and non-EPC contracts	2,733	0
Other	10,875	7,282
Total other non-current assets, net	$ 44,466	$ 31,709

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Interest costs and related debt fees	$ 64,320	$ 994
Accrued natural gas purchases	129,480	91,910
Liquefaction Project costs	169,247	46,964
Other	29,739	22,337
Total accrued liabilities	$ 392,786	$ 162,205

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instrum

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ (151,543,000)	$ (160,185,000)
Long-term Debt, Net	10,165,869,000	9,245,552,000
Current debt	0	168,000,000
Total Debt, Net	10,165,869,000	9,413,552,000
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%
4.8% CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 727,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.80%
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 5,340,412,000	$ 5,155,737,000
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 and Termi

Debt Debt - Issuances and Terminations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	$ (13,793)	$ 0	$ (13,793)	$ (15,332)
4.8% CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 727,000		$ 727,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.80%		4.80%
Debt Instrument, Term			15 years
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage			100.00%
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitments terminated	$ 4,629,263		$ 4,629,263
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | Refinance of Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	12,600		12,600
CCH Credit Facility [Member] | Capital Allocation Framework [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	1,200		1,200
Commitments terminated	$ 70,000		$ 70,000

Debt - Credit Facilities Table

Debt - Credit Facilities Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding balance, current	$ 0	$ 168,000
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Original facility size	8,403,714
Incremental commitments	1,565,961
Outstanding balance	5,340,412	$ 5,155,737
Commitments terminated	4,629,263
Letters of credit issued	0
Available commitment	$ 0
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR or the base rate
Weighted average interest rate of outstanding balance	3.79%
Maturity Date	Jun. 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	582,627
Available commitment	$ 617,373
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR or the base rate
Maturity Date	Jun. 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, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total interest cost	$ 137,278	$ 117,834	$ 407,911	$ 325,648
Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction	(46,748)	(117,834)	(232,571)	(325,648)
Total interest expense, net	$ 90,530	$ 0	$ 175,340	$ 0

Debt - Schedule of Carrying Val

Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value		$ 10,165,869	$ 9,413,552
Senior notes [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[1]	4,197,320	4,191,754
Senior notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	4,750,700	4,228,750
4.8% CCH Senior Notes [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[2]	720,380	0
4.8% CCH Senior Notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	767,684	0
Credit facilities [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[3]	5,248,169	5,221,798
Credit facilities [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure	[3]	$ 5,248,169	$ 5,221,798
[1]	Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes , 2025 CCH Senior Notes and 2027 CCH Senior Notes , (collectively with the 4.80% CCH Senior Notes, 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]	The Level 3 estimated fair value was calculated based on inputs that are observable in the market or that could be derived from, or corroborated with, observable market data, including interest rates based on debt issued by parties with comparable credit ratings to us and inputs that are not observable in the market.
[3]	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 - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
LNG [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage	42.00%	43.00%
LNG—affiliate [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage	100.00%	100.00%

Revenues from Contracts with _4

Revenues from Contracts with Customers - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers		$ 386,468	$ 0	$ 792,696	$ 0
Net derivative gains	[1]	91	0	17	0
Revenues		386,559	0	792,713	0
LNG [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers		219,530	0	351,185	0
Revenues		219,621	0	351,202	0
LNG—affiliate [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers		$ 166,938	$ 0	$ 441,511	$ 0
[1]	See Note 6—Derivative Instruments

Revenues from Contracts with _5

Revenues from Contracts with Customers - Schedule of Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions		Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price		$ 34.7	$ 34.9
LNG [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price		$ 33.7	$ 33.9
Weighted Average Recognition Timing	[1]	11 years	12 years
LNG—affiliate [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price		$ 1	$ 1
Weighted Average Recognition Timing	[1]	13 years	14 years
[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, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
LNG revenues—affiliate	$ 166,938	$ 0	$ 441,511	$ 0
Cost of sales—affiliate	1,692	0	1,692	0
Cost of sales—related party	23,269	0	59,022	0
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	15,874	1,522	36,580	2,539
Development expense—affiliate	23	0	61	0
General and administrative expense—affiliate	3,214	607	6,776	1,605
Cheniere Marketing Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
LNG revenues—affiliate	160,896	0	435,469	0
Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas And LNG [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
LNG revenues—affiliate	6,042	0	6,042	0
Cost of sales—affiliate	1,692	0	1,692	0
Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of sales—related party	23,269	0	59,022	0
Service Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	15,685	1,302	36,026	1,890
Development expense—affiliate	23	0	61	0
General and administrative expense—affiliate	3,214	607	6,776	1,605
Land Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	189	223	554	652
Other Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	$ 0	$ (3)	$ 0	$ (3)

Related Party Transactions - Na

Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)miyd3tbtu	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	May 31, 2018USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to affiliates	$ 19,239,000		$ 19,239,000		$ 25,086,000
Accounts receivable—affiliate	48,662,000		48,662,000		21,060,000
Cost of sales—related party	23,269,000	$ 0	59,022,000	$ 0
Accrued liabilities—related party	1,429,000		1,429,000		0
Derivative assets—related party	126,000		126,000		2,132,000
Non-current derivative assets—related party	1,315,000		1,315,000		3,381,000
Equity contributions			402,981,000	323,418,000
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Letters of credit issued	876,000,000		876,000,000
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Letters of credit issued	0		0
CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						$ 16,200,000
Midship Pipeline [Member] | CCL [Member] | Midship Pipeline Letter of Credit [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Letters of credit issued	0		0
Cheniere Marketing Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable—affiliate	48,700,000		$ 48,700,000		21,100,000
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			23 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		$ 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		125,000
Management Services Agreement [Member] | Shared Services [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Committed Monthly Fee	375,000		$ 375,000
Monthly fee as a percentage of capital expenditures incurred in the previous month			3.00%
Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of sales—related party	23,269,000	0	$ 59,022,000	0
Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of sales—related party	23,200,000	$ 0	59,000,000	$ 0
Accrued liabilities—related party	1,400,000		1,400,000		0
Derivative assets—related party	100,000		100,000		2,100,000
Non-current derivative assets—related party	$ 1,300,000		$ 1,300,000		$ 3,400,000
Natural Gas Transportation Agreement [Member] | Midship Pipeline [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Term			10 years
Length Of Natural Gas Pipeline | mi			200
Lease Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annual lease payment			$ 600,000
Lease Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease Term	3 years		3 years
Lease Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease Term	5 years		5 years
Easement Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annual lease payment			$ 100,000
Easement Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Term			3 years
Easement Agreements [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | CCL [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Term			5 years
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			333,000,000
Equity Contribution Agreement [Member] | Cheniere [Member] | CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Additional Contribution Requirement, Debt Instrument, Commitments Reduction Threshold			0
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

Customer Concentration (Details

Customer Concentration (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Customer A [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	61.00%	0.00%	51.00%	0.00%
Customer A [Member] | Accounts Receivable from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			53.00%		0.00%
Customer B [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		0.00%	12.00%	0.00%
Customer B [Member] | Accounts Receivable from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			0.00%		0.00%
Customer C [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	29.00%	0.00%	18.00%	0.00%
Customer C [Member] | Accounts Receivable from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			0.00%		0.00%
Customer D [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		0.00%		0.00%
Customer D [Member] | Accounts Receivable from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			20.00%		0.00%

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$ 137,187	$ 48,742
Noncash capital contributions for conveyance of property, plant and equipment from affiliate	0	51,412
Balance in property, plant and equipment, net funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including affiliate)	$ 214,900	$ 285,800

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_3

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0			$ 0
Restricted cash	131,749			289,141
Accounts and other receivables	43,751			24,989
Accounts receivable—affiliate	48,662			21,060
Advances to affiliate	95,021			94,397
Inventory	70,730			26,198
Derivative assets	18,426			15,627
Derivative assets—related party	126			2,132
Other current assets	23,108			15,217
Other current assets—affiliate	18			633
Total current assets	431,591			489,394
Property, plant and equipment, net	12,373,825			11,138,825
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	15,745			38,012
Non-current derivative assets	9,822			19,032
Non-current derivative assets—related party	1,315			3,381
Investments in subsidiaries	0			0
Other non-current assets, net	44,466			31,709
Total assets	12,876,764			11,720,353
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	24,456			16,202
Accrued liabilities	392,786			162,205
Accrued liabilities—related party	1,429			0
Current debt	0			168,000
Due to affiliates	19,239			25,086
Derivative liabilities	98,875			13,576
Other current liabilities	1,255			0
Other current liabilities—affiliate	316			0
Total current liabilities	538,356			385,069
Long-term debt, net	10,165,869			9,245,552
Non-current derivative liabilities	210,322			8,595
Deferred tax liabilities	0			0
Other non-current liabilities	9,849			0
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate	844			0
Member’s equity	1,951,524	$ 1,892,574	$ 2,009,870	2,081,137	$ 2,139,505	$ 2,115,084	$ 1,921,968	$ 1,667,276
Total liabilities and member’s equity	12,876,764			11,720,353
Parent Issuer [Member]
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0			0
Restricted cash	128,848			282,248
Accounts and other receivables	0			0
Accounts receivable—affiliate	0			0
Advances to affiliate	0			0
Inventory	0			0
Derivative assets	0			10,556
Derivative assets—related party	0			0
Other current assets	349			178
Other current assets—affiliate	0			0
Total current assets	129,197			292,982
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,311,970			1,094,671
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	15,745			38,012
Non-current derivative assets	0			7,917
Non-current derivative assets—related party	0			0
Investments in subsidiaries	11,173,355			10,194,296
Other non-current assets, net	0			1
Total assets	12,630,267			11,627,879
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	47			71
Accrued liabilities	66,115			1,242
Accrued liabilities—related party	0
Current debt				168,000
Due to affiliates	325			0
Derivative liabilities	76,402			6
Other current liabilities	0
Other current liabilities—affiliate	0
Total current liabilities	142,889			169,319
Long-term debt, net	10,165,869			9,245,552
Non-current derivative liabilities	95,736			398
Deferred tax liabilities	0			0
Other non-current liabilities	0
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate	0
Member’s equity	2,225,773			2,212,610
Total liabilities and member’s equity	12,630,267			11,627,879
Guarantors [Member]
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0			0
Restricted cash	2,901			6,893
Accounts and other receivables	43,751			24,989
Accounts receivable—affiliate	48,662			21,060
Advances to affiliate	95,021			94,397
Inventory	70,730			26,198
Derivative assets	18,426			5,071
Derivative assets—related party	126			2,132
Other current assets	22,759			15,039
Other current assets—affiliate	18			634
Total current assets	302,394			196,413
Property, plant and equipment, net	11,061,855			10,044,154
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	0			0
Non-current derivative assets	9,822			11,115
Non-current derivative assets—related party	1,315			3,381
Investments in subsidiaries	0			0
Other non-current assets, net	44,466			31,708
Total assets	11,419,852			10,286,771
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	24,409			16,131
Accrued liabilities	326,671			160,963
Accrued liabilities—related party	1,429
Current debt				0
Due to affiliates	18,914			25,086
Derivative liabilities	22,473			13,570
Other current liabilities	1,255
Other current liabilities—affiliate	316
Total current liabilities	395,467			215,750
Long-term debt, net	0			0
Non-current derivative liabilities	114,586			8,197
Deferred tax liabilities	3,988			2,008
Other non-current liabilities	9,849
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate	844
Member’s equity	10,895,118			10,060,816
Total liabilities and member’s equity	11,419,852			10,286,771
Eliminations [Member]
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	0			0
Restricted cash	0			0
Accounts and other receivables	0			0
Accounts receivable—affiliate	0			0
Advances to affiliate	0			0
Inventory	0			0
Derivative assets	0			0
Derivative assets—related party	0			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
Non-current derivative assets—related party	0			0
Investments in subsidiaries	(11,173,355)			(10,194,296)
Other non-current assets, net	0			0
Total assets	(11,173,355)			(10,194,297)
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	0			0
Accrued liabilities	0			0
Accrued liabilities—related party	0
Current debt				0
Due to affiliates	0			0
Derivative liabilities	0			0
Other current liabilities	0
Other current liabilities—affiliate	0
Total current liabilities	0			0
Long-term debt, net	0			0
Non-current derivative liabilities	0			0
Deferred tax liabilities	(3,988)			(2,008)
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate	0
Member’s equity	(11,169,367)			(10,192,289)
Total liabilities and member’s equity	$ (11,173,355)			$ (10,194,297)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_4

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenues
Revenues	$ 386,559			$ 0			$ 792,713	$ 0
Revenues from contracts with customers	386,468			0			792,696	0
Operating costs and expenses (recoveries)
Cost (cost recovery) of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below)	301,957			(975)			540,622	172
Cost of sales—affiliate	1,692			0			1,692	0
Cost of sales—related party	23,269			0			59,022	0
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	63,533			(8,502)			156,205	(6,549)
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	15,874			1,522			36,580	2,539
Development expense	63			49			595	172
Development expense—affiliate	23			0			61	0
General and administrative expense	1,448			1,479			4,527	3,514
General and administrative expense—affiliate	3,214			607			6,776	1,605
Depreciation and amortization expense	66,437			3,488			146,061	5,246
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets	0			(13)			313	(13)
Total operating costs and expenses (recoveries)	477,510			(2,345)			952,454	6,686
Income (loss) from operations	(90,951)			2,345			(159,741)	(6,686)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(90,530)			0			(175,340)	0
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	(13,793)			0			(13,793)	(15,332)
Derivative gain (loss), net	(77,838)			21,818			(186,746)	119,233
Other income	702			225			3,026	184
Total other income (expense)	(181,459)			22,043			(372,853)	104,085
Income (loss) before income taxes	(272,410)						(532,594)	97,399
Income tax provision	0						0	0
Net income (loss)	(272,410)	$ (188,907)	$ (71,277)	24,388	$ 7,319	$ 65,692	(532,594)	97,399
LNG [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	219,621			0			351,202	0
Revenues from contracts with customers	219,530			0			351,185	0
LNG—affiliate [Member]
Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers	166,938			0			441,511	0
Parent Issuer [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	0						0
Revenues from contracts with customers								0
Operating costs and expenses (recoveries)
Cost (cost recovery) of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below)	0			0			0	0
Cost of sales—affiliate	0						0
Cost of sales—related party	0						0
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						0
General and administrative expense	732			450			1,629	999
General and administrative expense—affiliate	0			0			0	0
Depreciation and amortization expense	7,047			89			15,191	114
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets				0			0	0
Total operating costs and expenses (recoveries)	7,779			539			16,820	1,113
Income (loss) from operations	(7,779)			(539)			(16,820)	(1,113)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	(90,530)						(175,340)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	(13,793)						(13,793)	(15,332)
Derivative gain (loss), net	(77,838)			21,818			(186,746)	119,233
Other income	643			220			2,821	177
Total other income (expense)	(181,518)			22,038			(373,058)	104,078
Income (loss) before income taxes	(189,297)						(389,878)	102,965
Income tax provision	0						0	0
Net income (loss)	(189,297)			21,499			(389,878)	102,965
Parent Issuer [Member] | LNG [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	0						0
Parent Issuer [Member] | LNG—affiliate [Member]
Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers	0			0			0
Guarantors [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	386,559						792,713
Revenues from contracts with customers								0
Operating costs and expenses (recoveries)
Cost (cost recovery) of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below)	301,957			(975)			540,622	172
Cost of sales—affiliate	1,692						1,692
Cost of sales—related party	23,269						59,022
Operating and maintenance expense (recovery)	63,533			(8,502)			156,205	(6,549)
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	15,874			1,522			36,580	2,539
Development expense	63			49			595	172
Development expense—affiliate	23						61
General and administrative expense	716			1,029			2,898	2,515
General and administrative expense—affiliate	3,214			607			6,776	1,605
Depreciation and amortization expense	59,390			3,399			130,870	5,132
Impairment expense and loss (gain) on disposal of assets				(13)			313	(13)
Total operating costs and expenses (recoveries)	469,731			(2,884)			935,634	5,573
Income (loss) from operations	(83,172)			2,884			(142,921)	(5,573)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	0						0
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	0						0	0
Derivative gain (loss), net	0			0			0	0
Other income	59			80			289	7,833
Total other income (expense)	59			80			289	7,833
Income (loss) before income taxes	(83,113)						(142,632)	2,260
Income tax provision	(343)						(1,980)	(1,225)
Net income (loss)	(83,456)			2,964			(144,612)	1,035
Guarantors [Member] | LNG [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	219,621						351,202
Guarantors [Member] | LNG—affiliate [Member]
Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers	166,938			0			441,511
Eliminations [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	0						0
Revenues from contracts with customers								0
Operating costs and expenses (recoveries)
Cost (cost recovery) of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below)	0			0			0	0
Cost of sales—affiliate	0						0
Cost of sales—related party	0						0
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						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
Total operating costs and expenses (recoveries)	0			0			0	0
Income (loss) from operations	0			0			0	0
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest	0						0
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	0						0	0
Derivative gain (loss), net	0			0			0	0
Other income	0			(75)			(84)	(7,826)
Total other income (expense)	0			(75)			(84)	(7,826)
Income (loss) before income taxes	0						(84)	(7,826)
Income tax provision	343						1,980	1,225
Net income (loss)	343			(75)			1,896	$ (6,601)
Eliminations [Member] | LNG [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	0						0
Eliminations [Member] | LNG—affiliate [Member]
Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers	$ 0			$ 0			$ 0

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_5

Supplemental Guarantor Information - Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	$ (40,871)	$ (31,861)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(1,255,478)	(2,228,365)
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Distributions received from affiliates	0
Other	(2,213)	3,705
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,257,691)	(2,224,660)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	2,189,674	2,276,800
Repayments of debt	(1,446,000)	(295,455)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	(5,485)	(45,743)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt	0	(9,108)
Capital contributions	402,981	323,418
Distributions	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,141,170	2,249,912
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(157,392)	(6,609)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	289,141	226,559
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	131,749	219,950
Parent Issuer [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	(100,618)	(8,075)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(182,800)	(374,390)
Investments in subsidiaries	(2,011,271)	(1,876,013)
Distributions received from affiliates	1,000,119
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,193,952)	(2,250,403)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	2,189,674	2,276,800
Repayments of debt	(1,446,000)	(295,455)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	(5,485)	(45,743)
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt		(9,108)
Capital contributions	402,981	323,418
Distributions	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,141,170	2,249,912
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(153,400)	(8,566)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	282,248	226,559
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	128,848	217,993
Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	91,987	(23,786)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(1,072,678)	(1,853,975)
Investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Distributions received from affiliates	0
Other	(2,213)	3,705
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,074,891)	(1,850,270)
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
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt		0
Capital contributions	2,011,272	1,876,013
Distributions	(1,032,360)
Net cash provided by financing activities	978,912	1,876,013
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(3,992)	1,957
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	6,893	0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	2,901	1,957
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	(32,240)	0
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0
Investments in subsidiaries	2,011,271	1,876,013
Distributions received from affiliates	(1,000,119)
Other	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	1,011,152	1,876,013
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
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt		0
Capital contributions	(2,011,272)	(1,876,013)
Distributions	1,032,360
Net cash provided by financing activities	(978,912)	(1,876,013)
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, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	131,749	289,141
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	131,749	289,141	$ 219,950	$ 226,559
Parent Issuer [Member]
Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	128,848	282,248
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	128,848	282,248	217,993	226,559
Guarantors [Member]
Balances per Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	2,901	6,893
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	2,901	6,893	1,957	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

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - 3.925% CCH Senior Notes [Member] $ in Millions	Oct. 17, 2019USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 475
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.925%