Cheniere Corpus Christi 10-Q 6 Aug 20 2020 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020shares
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2020
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	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	101	80
Accounts and other receivables	283	58
Accounts receivable—affiliate	0	57
Advances to affiliate	106	115
Inventory	75	69
Derivative assets	108	74
Derivative assets—related party	5	3
Other current assets	24	15
Total current assets	702	471
Property, plant and equipment, net	12,546	12,507
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs, net	13	15
Non-current derivative assets	159	61
Non-current derivative assets—related party	2	2
Other non-current assets, net	73	56
Total assets	13,495	13,112
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	8	7
Accrued liabilities	148	370
Accrued liabilities—related party	9	3
Current debt	141	0
Due to affiliates	20	27
Derivative liabilities	223	46
Other current liabilities	2	0
Other current liabilities—affiliate	1	1
Total current liabilities	552	454
Long-term debt, net	10,106	10,093
Non-current derivative liabilities	160	135
Other non-current liabilities	9	11
Other non-current liabilities—affiliate	0	1
Member’s equity	2,668	2,418
Total liabilities and member’s equity	$ 13,495	$ 13,112

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenues
Revenues		$ 654	$ 300	$ 1,187	$ 406
Revenues from contracts with customers		664	301	1,197	406
Operating costs and expenses
Cost of sales (excluding items shown separately below)		140	180	189	239
Cost of sales—affiliate		2	0	8	0
Cost of sales—related party		25	26	48	36
Operating and maintenance expense		95	61	184	93
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate		25	16	45	21
Operating and maintenance expense—related party		2	0	2	0
Development expense		0	1	0	1
General and administrative expense		2	1	4	3
General and administrative expense—affiliate		5	2	10	3
Depreciation and amortization expense		86	57	170	79
Total operating costs and expenses		382	344	660	475
Income (loss) from operations		272	(44)	527	(69)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest		(90)	(73)	(189)	(85)
Interest rate derivative loss, net		(25)	(74)	(233)	(109)
Other income (expense), net		(1)	2	0	3
Total other expense		(116)	(145)	(422)	(191)
Net income (loss)		156	(189)	105	(260)
LNG [Member]
Revenues
Revenues		610	118	953	131
Revenues from contracts with customers	[1]	620	119	963	131
LNG—affiliate [Member]
Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers		$ 44	$ 182	$ 234	$ 275
[1]	LNG revenues include revenues for LNG cargoes in which our customers exercised their contractual right to not take delivery but remained obligated to pay fixed fees irrespective of such election. LNG revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 included $299 million and $336 million , respectively, in revenues associated with LNG cargoes for which customers have notified us that they will not take delivery , of which $200 million would have otherwise been recognized subsequent to June 30, 2020, if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. LNG revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2020 excluded $37 million that would have otherwise been recognized during the quarter if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. Revenue is generally recognized upon receipt of irrevocable notice that a customer will not take delivery because our customers have no contractual right to take delivery of such LNG cargo in future periods and our performance obligations with respect to such LNG cargo have been satisfied.

Consolidated Statements of Memb

Consolidated Statements of Member's Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Cheniere CCH HoldCo I, LLC [Member]
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 2,081	$ 2,081
Net income (loss)	(71)	(71)
Member's equity, end of period at Mar. 31, 2019	2,010	2,010
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	2,081	2,081
Net income (loss)	(260)
Member's equity, end of period at Jun. 30, 2019	1,893	1,893
Member's equity, beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2019	2,010	2,010
Capital contributions	72	72
Net income (loss)	(189)	(189)
Member's equity, end of period at Jun. 30, 2019	1,893	1,893
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2019	2,418	2,418
Net income (loss)	(51)	(51)
Member's equity, end of period at Mar. 31, 2020	2,367	2,367
Member's equity, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2019	2,418	2,418
Net income (loss)	105
Member's equity, end of period at Jun. 30, 2020	2,668	2,668
Member's equity, beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2020	2,367	2,367
Capital contributions	145	145
Net income (loss)	156	156
Member's equity, end of period at Jun. 30, 2020	$ 2,668	$ 2,668

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ 105	$ (260)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	170	79
Amortization of discount and debt issuance costs	10	5
Total losses on derivatives, net	90	98
Total losses (gains) on derivatives, net—related party	(2)	3
Net cash provided by (used for) settlement of derivative instruments	(20)	4
Other	0	(1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(225)	(39)
Accounts receivable—affiliate	57	(22)
Advances to affiliate	10	(31)
Inventory	(6)	(31)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(67)	134
Accrued liabilities—related party	6	4
Due to affiliates	(2)	6
Other, net	(39)	(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	87	(53)
Cash flows from investing activities
Property, plant and equipment, net	(350)	(840)
Other	(2)	(2)
Net cash used in investing activities	(352)	(842)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of debt	141	1,372
Repayments of debt	0	(558)
Debt issuance and deferred financing costs	0	(1)
Capital contributions	145	72
Net cash provided by financing activities	286	885
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	21	(10)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—beginning of period	80	289
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period	$ 101	$ 279

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Balances per Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	101	80
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 101	$ 80	$ 279	$ 289

Nature of Operations and Basis

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION We are operating and constructing a natural gas liquefaction and export facility (the “Liquefaction Facilities”) and operating 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 ”) near Corpus Christi, Texas, through our subsidiaries CCL and CCP, respectively. We are currently operating two Trains and one additional Train is undergoing commissioning for a total production capacity of approximately 15 mtpa of LNG. The Liquefaction Project , once fully constructed, will contain three LNG storage tanks and two marine berths. 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will be realized for the year ending December 31, 2020 . 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. Accordingly, no provision or liability for federal or state income taxes is included in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. Recent Accounting Standards In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting . This guidance primarily provides temporary optional expedients which simplify the accounting for contract modifications to existing debt agreements expected to arise from the market transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates. The optional expedients were available to be used upon issuance of this guidance but we have not yet applied the guidance because we have not yet modified any of our existing contracts for reference rate reform. Once we apply an optional expedient to a modified contract and adopt this standard, the guidance will be applied to all subsequent applicable contract modifications until December 31, 2022, at which time the optional expedients are no longer available.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , we had $101 million and $80 million of current restricted cash, respectively. 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts and Other Receivables	ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , accounts and other receivables consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Trade receivable $ 222 $ 44 Other accounts receivable 61 14 Total accounts and other receivables $ 283 $ 58

Inventory

Inventory	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	INVENTORY As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , inventory consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Natural gas $ 6 $ 7 LNG 8 6 Materials and other 61 56 Total inventory $ 75 $ 69

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 LNG terminal costs LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities $ 10,164 $ 10,027 LNG site and related costs 276 276 LNG terminal construction-in-process 2,495 2,425 Accumulated depreciation (399 ) (232 ) Total LNG terminal costs, net 12,536 12,496 Fixed assets Fixed assets 21 19 Accumulated depreciation (11 ) (8 ) Total fixed assets, net 10 11 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 12,546 $ 12,507 Depreciation expense was $86 million and $57 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and $170 million and $79 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. We realized offsets to LNG terminal costs of $8 million and $82 million during the three and six months ended June 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 .

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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 (“CCH Interest Rate Derivatives”) to hedge the exposure to volatility in a portion of the floating-rate interest payments on our amended and restated credit facility (the “CCH Credit Facility”) and to hedge against changes in interest rates that could impact anticipated future issuance of debt (“CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives” and, collectively with the CCH Interest Rate Derivatives, the “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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , 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 millions): Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 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 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives liability $ — $ (191 ) $ — $ (191 ) $ — $ (81 ) $ — $ (81 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives liability — (102 ) — (102 ) — (8 ) — (8 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives asset 9 2 173 184 3 10 35 48 We value our Interest Rate Derivatives using an income-based approach utilizing observable inputs to the valuation model including interest rate curves, risk adjusted discount rates, credit spreads and other relevant data. We value our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives using a market-based approach incorporating present value techniques, as needed, using observable commodity price curves, when available, and other relevant data. The fair value of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives is predominantly driven by observable and unobservable market commodity prices and, as applicable to our natural gas supply contracts, our assessment of the associated events deriving fair value, 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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , 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 and international LNG prices. The following table includes quantitative information for the unobservable inputs for our Level 3 Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives as of June 30, 2020 : Net Fair Value Asset (in millions) Valuation Approach Significant Unobservable Input Range of Significant Unobservable Inputs / Weighted Average (1) Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives $173 Market approach incorporating present value techniques Henry Hub basis spread $(0.546) - $0.172 / $(0.057) Option pricing model International LNG pricing spread, relative to Henry Hub (2) 46% - 158% / 105% (1) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments. (2) Spread contemplates U.S. dollar-denominated pricing. Increases or decreases in basis or pricing spreads, in isolation, would decrease or increase, respectively, the fair value of our Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives . 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of period $ 202 $ 2 $ 35 $ (4 ) Realized and mark-to-market gains: Included in cost of sales (31 ) 4 134 7 Purchases and settlements: Purchases (3 ) — (3 ) 1 Settlements 2 (1 ) 5 2 Transfers into Level 3, net (1) 3 1 2 — Balance, end of period $ 173 $ 6 $ 173 $ 6 Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (31 ) $ 4 $ 134 $ 7 (1) Transferred into Level 3 as a result of unobservable market, or out of Level 3 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 any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, set-off rights and guarantees. Interest Rate Derivatives As of June 30, 2020 , we had the following Interest Rate Derivatives outstanding: Notional Amounts June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Term Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid Variable Interest Rate Received CCH Interest Rate Derivatives $4.7 billion $4.5 billion May 31, 2022 (1) 2.30% One-month LIBOR CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives $250 million $250 million September 30, 2020 (2) 2.05% Three-month LIBOR CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives $500 million $500 million December 31, 2020 (2) 2.06% Three-month LIBOR (1) Represents the maturity date. (2) Represents the effective date. These forward start derivatives have terms of 10 years with a mandatory termination date consistent with the effective date. The following table shows the fair value and location of our Interest Rate Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total CCH Interest Rate Derivatives CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total Consolidated Balance Sheets Location Derivative liabilities $ (100 ) $ (102 ) $ (202 ) $ (32 ) $ (8 ) $ (40 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (91 ) — (91 ) (49 ) — (49 ) Total derivative liabilities $ (191 ) $ (102 ) $ (293 ) $ (81 ) $ (8 ) $ (89 ) The following table shows the changes in the fair value and settlements of our Interest Rate Derivatives recorded in interest rate derivative loss, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives loss $ (15 ) $ (67 ) $ (138 ) $ (102 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives loss (10 ) (7 ) (95 ) (7 ) 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 remaining terms of the physical natural gas supply contracts range up to 10 years , some of which commence upon the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent. The forward notional for our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives was approximately 3,094 TBtu and 3,153 TBtu as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively, of which 91 TBtu and 120 TBtu, respectively, were for a natural gas supply contract CCL has with a related party. The following table shows the fair value and location of our Liquefaction Supply Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions): Fair Value Measurements as of (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets Location June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Derivative assets $ 108 $ 74 Derivative assets—related party 5 3 Non-current derivative assets 159 61 Non-current derivative assets—related party 2 2 Total derivative assets 274 140 Derivative liabilities (21 ) (6 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (69 ) (86 ) Total derivative liabilities (90 ) (92 ) Derivative asset, net $ 184 $ 48 (1) Does not include collateral posted with counterparties by us of zero and $5 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Consolidated Statements of Operations Location (1) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives loss LNG revenues $ (10 ) $ (1 ) $ (10 ) $ — Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain (loss) Cost of sales (18 ) 3 153 11 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain (loss) Cost of sales—related party 1 (1 ) 2 (3 ) (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 Sheets 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 millions): 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 June 30, 2020 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives $ (191 ) $ — $ (191 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives (102 ) — (102 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 283 (9 ) 274 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (92 ) 2 (90 ) As of December 31, 2019 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives $ (81 ) $ — $ (81 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives (8 ) — (8 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 145 (5 ) 140 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (98 ) 6 (92 )

Other Non-Current Assets

Other Non-Current Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Non-Current Assets	OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , other non-current assets, net consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Advances and other asset conveyances to third parties to support LNG terminal $ 20 $ 19 Operating lease assets 7 7 Tax-related payments and receivables 3 3 Information technology service prepayments 3 3 Advances made under EPC and non-EPC contracts — 14 Contract assets, net 32 — Other 8 10 Total other non-current assets, net $ 73 $ 56

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	ACCRUED LIABILITIES As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Interest costs and related debt fees $ 8 $ 8 Accrued natural gas purchases 71 132 Liquefaction Project costs 42 192 Other 27 38 Total accrued liabilities $ 148 $ 370

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , our debt consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Long-term debt 7.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (“2024 CCH Senior Notes”) $ 1,250 $ 1,250 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (“2025 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500 1,500 5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (“2027 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500 1,500 3.700% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (“2029 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500 1,500 4.80% Senior Secured Notes due 2039 (“4.80% CCH Senior Notes”) 727 727 3.925% Senior Secured Notes due 2039 (“3.925% CCH Senior Notes”) 475 475 CCH Credit Facility 3,283 3,283 Unamortized debt issuance costs (129 ) (142 ) Total long-term debt, net 10,106 10,093 Current debt $1.2 billion CCH Working Capital Facility (“CCH Working Capital Facility”) 141 — Total debt, net $ 10,247 $ 10,093 Credit Facilities Below is a summary of our credit facilities outstanding as of June 30, 2020 (in millions): CCH Credit Facility CCH Working Capital Facility Original facility size $ 8,404 $ 350 Incremental commitments 1,566 850 Less: Outstanding balance 3,283 141 Commitments terminated 6,687 — Letters of credit issued — 392 Available commitment $ — $ 667 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 1.93% 1.43% Maturity date June 30, 2024 June 29, 2023 Restrictive Debt Covenants As of June 30, 2020 , we were in compliance with all covenants related to our debt agreements. Interest Expense Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest consisted of the following (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Total interest cost $ 119 $ 138 $ 248 $ 271 Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (29 ) (65 ) (59 ) (186 ) Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest $ 90 $ 73 $ 189 $ 85 Fair Value Disclosures The following table shows the carrying amount and estimated fair value of our debt (in millions): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Senior notes (1) $ 5,750 $ 6,282 $ 5,750 $ 6,329 4.80% CCH Senior Notes (2) 727 841 727 830 3.925% CCH Senior Notes (2) 475 502 475 495 Credit facilities (3) 3,424 3,424 3,283 3,283 (1) Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes, 2025 CCH Senior Notes, 2027 CCH Senior Notes and 2029 CCH Senior Notes. The Level 2 estimated fair value was based on quotes obtained from broker-dealers or market makers of these 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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 LNG revenues (1) $ 620 $ 119 $ 963 $ 131 LNG revenues—affiliate 44 182 234 275 Total revenues from customers 664 301 1,197 406 Net derivative losses (2) (10 ) (1 ) (10 ) — Total revenues $ 654 $ 300 $ 1,187 $ 406 (1) LNG revenues include revenues for LNG cargoes in which our customers exercised their contractual right to not take delivery but remained obligated to pay fixed fees irrespective of such election. LNG revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 included $299 million and $336 million , respectively, in revenues associated with LNG cargoes for which customers have notified us that they will not take delivery , of which $200 million would have otherwise been recognized subsequent to June 30, 2020, if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. LNG revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2020 excluded $37 million that would have otherwise been recognized during the quarter if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. Revenue is generally recognized upon receipt of irrevocable notice that a customer will not take delivery because our customers have no contractual right to take delivery of such LNG cargo in future periods and our performance obligations with respect to such LNG cargo have been satisfied. (2) See Note 6—Derivative Instruments for additional information about our derivatives. Contract Assets The following table shows our contract assets, net, which are classified as other non-current assets, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Contract assets, net $ 32 $ — Contract assets represent our right to consideration for transferring goods or services to the customer under the terms of a sales contract when the associated consideration is not yet due. 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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 : June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) LNG revenues $ 32.9 10 $ 33.6 11 LNG revenues—affiliate 1.0 13 1.0 13 Total revenues $ 33.9 $ 34.6 (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 delivery duration of one year or less. (2) The table above excludes substantially all variable consideration under our SPAs. 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 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 18% and 46% of our LNG revenues from contracts included in the table above during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and approximately 24% and 46% of our LNG revenues from contracts included in the table above during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were related to variable consideration received from customers. We may enter 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 will be included in the transaction price above when the conditions are considered probable of being met.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 LNG revenues—affiliate Cheniere Marketing Agreements $ 38 $ 182 $ 228 $ 275 Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 6 — 6 — Total LNG revenues—affiliate 44 182 234 275 Cost of sales—affiliate Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 2 — 8 — Cost of sales—related party Natural Gas Supply Agreement 25 26 48 36 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate Services Agreements 25 16 45 21 Operating and maintenance expense—related party Agreements with Midship Pipeline 2 — 2 — General and administrative expense—affiliate Services Agreements 5 2 10 3 We had $20 million and $27 million due to affiliates as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively, under agreements with affiliates, as described below. Cheniere Marketing Agreements CCL has a fixed price SPA with 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 and (2) 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: (1) 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 and (2) an SPA for approximately 44 TBtu of LNG with a term of up to seven years associated with the integrated production marketing gas supply agreement between CCL and EOG Resources, Inc. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , CCL had zero and $57 million of accounts receivable—affiliate, respectively, under these agreements with Cheniere Marketing. 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 a 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 a 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 $25 million and $26 million in cost of sales—related party during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 , respectively and $48 million and $36 million in cost of sales—related party during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, under this contract. Of this amount, $8 million and $3 million was included in accrued liabilities—related party as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively. CCL also has recorded derivative assets—related party of $5 million and $3 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively, and non-current derivative assets—related party of $2 million as of both June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , 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 beginning in May 2020. In March 2020, we along with CCL, entered into a guaranty agreement whereby we will absolutely and irrevocably guarantee CCL’s obligation under the transportation precedent agreement with Midship Pipeline. CCL recorded $2 million in operating and maintenance expense—related party during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and $1 million of accrued liabilities—related party as of June 30, 2020 under this agreement. Natural Gas Transportation Agreement Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III, LLC , a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere, has a transportation precedent agreement with CCP to secure firm pipeline transportation capacity for the transportation of natural gas feedstock to the expansion of the Corpus Christi LNG terminal it is constructing adjacent to the Liquefaction Project. The agreement will have a primary term of 20 years from the service commencement date with right to extend the term for two successive five -year terms. Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG CCL has an agreement with Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC that allows them to sell and purchase natural gas with each other. Natural gas purchased under this agreement is initially recorded as inventory and then to cost of sales—affiliate upon its sale, except for purchases related to commissioning activities which are capitalized as LNG terminal construction-in-process. Natural gas sold under this agreement is recorded as LNG revenues—affiliate. CCL also has an agreement with Midship Pipeline that allows them to sell and purchase natural gas with each other. 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 to seven 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 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 June 30, 2020 , we have received $703 million in contributions under the Equity Contribution Agreement and Cheniere has posted $313 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

Customer Concentration

Customer Concentration	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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, net and contract assets, net balances of 10% or greater of total accounts receivable, net and contract assets, net from external customers: Percentage of Total Revenues from External Customers Percentage of Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Assets, Net from External Customers Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 Customer A 32% 38% 39% 34% 22% 38% Customer B 10% —% 12% —% 14% —% Customer C 19% —% 17% —% 12% 39% Customer D 10% 19% 11% 17% * —% Customer E 14% —% * —% 13% —% * Less than 10%

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION The following table provides supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in millions): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 179 $ — The balance in property, plant and equipment, net funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including affiliate) was $29 million and $269 million as of June 30, 2020 and 2019 , respectively.

Nature of Operations and Basi_2

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
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. Accordingly, no provision or liability for federal or state income taxes is included in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recent Accounting Standards	Recent Accounting Standards In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting . This guidance primarily provides temporary optional expedients which simplify the accounting for contract modifications to existing debt agreements expected to arise from the market transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates. The optional expedients were available to be used upon issuance of this guidance but we have not yet applied the guidance because we have not yet modified any of our existing contracts for reference rate reform. Once we apply an optional expedient to a modified contract and adopt this standard, the guidance will be applied to all subsequent applicable contract modifications until December 31, 2022, at which time the optional expedients are no longer available.

Accounts and Other Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts and Other Receivables	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , accounts and other receivables consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Trade receivable $ 222 $ 44 Other accounts receivable 61 14 Total accounts and other receivables $ 283 $ 58

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , inventory consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Natural gas $ 6 $ 7 LNG 8 6 Materials and other 61 56 Total inventory $ 75 $ 69

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 LNG terminal costs LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities $ 10,164 $ 10,027 LNG site and related costs 276 276 LNG terminal construction-in-process 2,495 2,425 Accumulated depreciation (399 ) (232 ) Total LNG terminal costs, net 12,536 12,496 Fixed assets Fixed assets 21 19 Accumulated depreciation (11 ) (8 ) Total fixed assets, net 10 11 Property, plant and equipment, net $ 12,546 $ 12,507

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities	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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , 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 millions): Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 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 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives liability $ — $ (191 ) $ — $ (191 ) $ — $ (81 ) $ — $ (81 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives liability — (102 ) — (102 ) — (8 ) — (8 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives asset 9 2 173 184 3 10 35 48
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 June 30, 2020 : Net Fair Value Asset (in millions) Valuation Approach Significant Unobservable Input Range of Significant Unobservable Inputs / Weighted Average (1) Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives $173 Market approach incorporating present value techniques Henry Hub basis spread $(0.546) - $0.172 / $(0.057) Option pricing model International LNG pricing spread, relative to Henry Hub (2) 46% - 158% / 105% (1) Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments. (2) Spread contemplates U.S. dollar-denominated pricing.
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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of period $ 202 $ 2 $ 35 $ (4 ) Realized and mark-to-market gains: Included in cost of sales (31 ) 4 134 7 Purchases and settlements: Purchases (3 ) — (3 ) 1 Settlements 2 (1 ) 5 2 Transfers into Level 3, net (1) 3 1 2 — Balance, end of period $ 173 $ 6 $ 173 $ 6 Change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held at end of period $ (31 ) $ 4 $ 134 $ 7 (1) Transferred into Level 3 as a result of unobservable market, or out of Level 3 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 millions): 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 June 30, 2020 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives $ (191 ) $ — $ (191 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives (102 ) — (102 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 283 (9 ) 274 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (92 ) 2 (90 ) As of December 31, 2019 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives $ (81 ) $ — $ (81 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives (8 ) — (8 ) Liquefaction Supply Derivatives 145 (5 ) 140 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives (98 ) 6 (92 )
Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	As of June 30, 2020 , we had the following Interest Rate Derivatives outstanding: Notional Amounts June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Term Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid Variable Interest Rate Received CCH Interest Rate Derivatives $4.7 billion $4.5 billion May 31, 2022 (1) 2.30% One-month LIBOR CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives $250 million $250 million September 30, 2020 (2) 2.05% Three-month LIBOR CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives $500 million $500 million December 31, 2020 (2) 2.06% Three-month LIBOR (1) Represents the maturity date. (2) Represents the effective date. These forward start derivatives have terms of 10 years with a mandatory termination date consistent with the effective date.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location	The following table shows the fair value and location of our Interest Rate Derivatives on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total CCH Interest Rate Derivatives CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives Total Consolidated Balance Sheets Location Derivative liabilities $ (100 ) $ (102 ) $ (202 ) $ (32 ) $ (8 ) $ (40 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (91 ) — (91 ) (49 ) — (49 ) Total derivative liabilities $ (191 ) $ (102 ) $ (293 ) $ (81 ) $ (8 ) $ (89 )
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	The following table shows the changes in the fair value and settlements of our Interest Rate Derivatives recorded in interest rate derivative loss, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 CCH Interest Rate Derivatives loss $ (15 ) $ (67 ) $ (138 ) $ (102 ) CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives loss (10 ) (7 ) (95 ) (7 )
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 millions): Fair Value Measurements as of (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets Location June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Derivative assets $ 108 $ 74 Derivative assets—related party 5 3 Non-current derivative assets 159 61 Non-current derivative assets—related party 2 2 Total derivative assets 274 140 Derivative liabilities (21 ) (6 ) Non-current derivative liabilities (69 ) (86 ) Total derivative liabilities (90 ) (92 ) Derivative asset, net $ 184 $ 48 (1) Does not include collateral posted with counterparties by us of zero and $5 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , 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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Consolidated Statements of Operations Location (1) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives loss LNG revenues $ (10 ) $ (1 ) $ (10 ) $ — Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain (loss) Cost of sales (18 ) 3 153 11 Liquefaction Supply Derivatives gain (loss) Cost of sales—related party 1 (1 ) 2 (3 ) (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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , other non-current assets, net consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Advances and other asset conveyances to third parties to support LNG terminal $ 20 $ 19 Operating lease assets 7 7 Tax-related payments and receivables 3 3 Information technology service prepayments 3 3 Advances made under EPC and non-EPC contracts — 14 Contract assets, net 32 — Other 8 10 Total other non-current assets, net $ 73 $ 56

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Interest costs and related debt fees $ 8 $ 8 Accrued natural gas purchases 71 132 Liquefaction Project costs 42 192 Other 27 38 Total accrued liabilities $ 148 $ 370

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt Instruments	As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , our debt consisted of the following (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Long-term debt 7.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (“2024 CCH Senior Notes”) $ 1,250 $ 1,250 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (“2025 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500 1,500 5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (“2027 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500 1,500 3.700% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (“2029 CCH Senior Notes”) 1,500 1,500 4.80% Senior Secured Notes due 2039 (“4.80% CCH Senior Notes”) 727 727 3.925% Senior Secured Notes due 2039 (“3.925% CCH Senior Notes”) 475 475 CCH Credit Facility 3,283 3,283 Unamortized debt issuance costs (129 ) (142 ) Total long-term debt, net 10,106 10,093 Current debt $1.2 billion CCH Working Capital Facility (“CCH Working Capital Facility”) 141 — Total debt, net $ 10,247 $ 10,093
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities	Below is a summary of our credit facilities outstanding as of June 30, 2020 (in millions): CCH Credit Facility CCH Working Capital Facility Original facility size $ 8,404 $ 350 Incremental commitments 1,566 850 Less: Outstanding balance 3,283 141 Commitments terminated 6,687 — Letters of credit issued — 392 Available commitment $ — $ 667 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 1.93% 1.43% Maturity date June 30, 2024 June 29, 2023
Schedule of Interest Expense	Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest consisted of the following (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Total interest cost $ 119 $ 138 $ 248 $ 271 Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (29 ) (65 ) (59 ) (186 ) Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest $ 90 $ 73 $ 189 $ 85
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	The following table shows the carrying amount and estimated fair value of our debt (in millions): June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Senior notes (1) $ 5,750 $ 6,282 $ 5,750 $ 6,329 4.80% CCH Senior Notes (2) 727 841 727 830 3.925% CCH Senior Notes (2) 475 502 475 495 Credit facilities (3) 3,424 3,424 3,283 3,283 (1) Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes, 2025 CCH Senior Notes, 2027 CCH Senior Notes and 2029 CCH Senior Notes. The Level 2 estimated fair value was based on quotes obtained from broker-dealers or market makers of these 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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 LNG revenues (1) $ 620 $ 119 $ 963 $ 131 LNG revenues—affiliate 44 182 234 275 Total revenues from customers 664 301 1,197 406 Net derivative losses (2) (10 ) (1 ) (10 ) — Total revenues $ 654 $ 300 $ 1,187 $ 406 (1) LNG revenues include revenues for LNG cargoes in which our customers exercised their contractual right to not take delivery but remained obligated to pay fixed fees irrespective of such election. LNG revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 included $299 million and $336 million , respectively, in revenues associated with LNG cargoes for which customers have notified us that they will not take delivery , of which $200 million would have otherwise been recognized subsequent to June 30, 2020, if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. LNG revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2020 excluded $37 million that would have otherwise been recognized during the quarter if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. Revenue is generally recognized upon receipt of irrevocable notice that a customer will not take delivery because our customers have no contractual right to take delivery of such LNG cargo in future periods and our performance obligations with respect to such LNG cargo have been satisfied. (2) See Note 6—Derivative Instruments for additional information about our derivatives.
Contract Assets	The following table shows our contract assets, net, which are classified as other non-current assets, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions): June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 Contract assets, net $ 32 $ —
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 June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 : June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) Unsatisfied Weighted Average Recognition Timing (years) (1) LNG revenues $ 32.9 10 $ 33.6 11 LNG revenues—affiliate 1.0 13 1.0 13 Total revenues $ 33.9 $ 34.6 (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)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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 six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 LNG revenues—affiliate Cheniere Marketing Agreements $ 38 $ 182 $ 228 $ 275 Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 6 — 6 — Total LNG revenues—affiliate 44 182 234 275 Cost of sales—affiliate Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas and LNG 2 — 8 — Cost of sales—related party Natural Gas Supply Agreement 25 26 48 36 Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate Services Agreements 25 16 45 21 Operating and maintenance expense—related party Agreements with Midship Pipeline 2 — 2 — General and administrative expense—affiliate Services Agreements 5 2 10 3

Customer Concentration (Tables)

Customer Concentration (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
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, net and contract assets, net balances of 10% or greater of total accounts receivable, net and contract assets, net from external customers: Percentage of Total Revenues from External Customers Percentage of Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Assets, Net from External Customers Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, December 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 Customer A 32% 38% 39% 34% 22% 38% Customer B 10% —% 12% —% 14% —% Customer C 19% —% 17% —% 12% 39% Customer D 10% 19% 11% 17% * —% Customer E 14% —% * —% 13% —% * Less than 10%

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	The following table provides supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in millions): Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 179 $ —

Nature of Operations and Basi_3

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020unitmiitemmilliontonnes / yrtrains
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 Operating	2
Number of Liquefaction LNG Trains Constructing	1
Total Production Capability | milliontonnes / yr	15
Number of LNG Storage Tanks | unit	3
Number of Marine Berths | item	2

Restricted Cash (Details)

Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Current restricted cash	$ 101	$ 80
CCL Project [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Current restricted cash	$ 101	$ 80

Accounts and Other Receivable_2

Accounts and Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade receivable	$ 222	$ 44
Other accounts receivable	61	14
Total accounts and other receivables	$ 283	$ 58

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	$ 75	$ 69
Natural gas [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	6	7
LNG [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	8	6
Materials and other [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	$ 61	$ 56

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 12,546	$ 12,507
LNG terminal costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Accumulated depreciation	(399)	(232)
Property, plant and equipment, net	12,536	12,496
LNG terminal and interconnecting pipeline facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	10,164	10,027
LNG site and related costs [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	276	276
LNG terminal construction-in-process [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,495	2,425
Fixed assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	21	19
Accumulated depreciation	(11)	(8)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 10	$ 11

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 86	$ 57	$ 170	$ 79
Offsets to LNG terminal costs	$ 0	$ 8	$ 0	$ 82

Derivative Instruments - Narrat

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - CCL [Member] - tbtu	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	91
Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Term of Contract	10 years
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	3,094	3,153

Derivative Instruments - Fair V

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ (191)	$ (81)
CCH 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
CCH 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	(191)	(81)
CCH 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
CCH 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	(102)	(8)
CCH 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
CCH 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	(102)	(8)
CCH 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	184	48
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	9	3
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	$ 2	10
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		$ 35

Derivative Instruments - Fair_2

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value Inputs - Quantitative Information (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Net Fair Value Asset	$ 173,000,000
Valuation, Market Approach [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread	(0.546)	[1]
Valuation, Market Approach [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread	0.172	[1]
Valuation, Market Approach [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread	$ (0.057)	[1]
Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage	46.00%	[1],[2]
Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage	158.00%	[1],[2]
Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs Basis Spread Percentage	105.00%	[1],[2]
[1]	Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.
[2]	Spread contemplates U.S. dollar-denominated pricing.

Derivative Instruments - Schedu

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Level 3 Activity (Details) - Physical Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period		$ 202	$ 2	$ 35	$ (4)
Realized and mark-to-market gains:
Included in cost of sales		(31)	4	134	7
Purchases and settlements:
Purchases		(3)	0	(3)	1
Settlements		2	(1)	5	2
Transfers into Level 3, net	[1]	3	1	2	0
Balance, end of period		173	6	173	6
Change in unrealized losses relating to instruments still held at end of period		$ (31)	$ 4	$ 134	$ 7
[1]	Transferred into Level 3 as a result of unobservable market, or out of Level 3 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) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 4,700	$ 4,500
Maturity Date	[1]	May 31, 2022
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid		2.30%
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives Tranche One [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 250	250
Effective Date	[2]	Sep. 30, 2020
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid		2.05%
Derivative, Term of Contract		10 years
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives Tranche Two [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount		$ 500	$ 500
Effective Date	[2]	Dec. 31, 2020
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid		2.06%
Derivative, Term of Contract		10 years
[1]	Represents the maturity date.
[2]	Represents the effective date. These forward start derivatives have terms of 10 years with a mandatory termination date consistent with the effective date.

Derivative Instruments - Fair_3

Derivative Instruments - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Balance Sheet Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets		$ 108	$ 74
Derivative assets—related party		5	3
Non-current derivative assets		159	61
Non-current derivative assets—related party		2	2
Derivative liabilities		(223)	(46)
Non-current derivative liabilities		(160)	(135)
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities		(293)	(89)
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		(202)	(40)
Total Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities		(91)	(49)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities		(191)	(81)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		(100)	(32)
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities		(91)	(49)
CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative liabilities		(102)	(8)
CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities		(102)	(8)
CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities		0	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total derivative assets	[1]	274	140
Total derivative liabilities	[1]	(90)	(92)
Derivative asset (liability), net	[1]	184	48
Derivative, collateral posted by us		0	5
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	[1]	108	74
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative assets—related party
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets—related party	[1]	5	3
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets	[1]	159	61
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative assets—related party
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative assets—related party	[1]	2	2
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities	[1]	(21)	(6)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Non-current derivative liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Non-current derivative liabilities	[1]	$ (69)	$ (86)
[1]	Does not include collateral posted with counterparties by us of zero and $5 million for such contracts, which are included in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively.

Derivative Instruments - Deriva

Derivative Instruments - Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
CCH Interest Rate Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net		$ (15)	$ (67)	$ (138)	$ (102)
CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate derivative loss, net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net		(10)	(7)	(95)	(7)
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | LNG Revenues [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net	[1]	(10)	(1)	(10)	0
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net	[1]	(18)	3	153	11
Liquefaction Supply Derivatives [Member] | Cost of sales—related party [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gain (loss), net	[1]	$ 1	$ (1)	$ 2	$ (3)
[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 Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Interest Rate Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	$ (191)	$ (81)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	(191)	(81)
CCH Interest Rate Forward Start Derivatives [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	(102)	(8)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	0	0
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	(102)	(8)
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Asset [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Recognized	283	145
Derivative Asset, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	(9)	(5)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	274	140
Liquefaction Supply Derivative Liability [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Recognized	(92)	(98)
Derivative Liability, Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	2	6
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net	$ (90)	$ (92)

Other Non-Current Assets (Detai

Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Advances and other asset conveyances to third parties to support LNG terminal	$ 20	$ 19
Operating lease assets	7	7
Tax-related payments and receivables	3	3
Information technology service prepayments	3	3
Advances made under EPC and non-EPC contracts	0	14
Contract assets, net	32	0
Other	8	10
Total other non-current assets, net	$ 73	$ 56

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Interest costs and related debt fees	$ 8	$ 8
Accrued natural gas purchases	71	132
Liquefaction Project costs	42	192
Other	27	38
Total accrued liabilities	$ 148	$ 370

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instrum

Debt - Schedule of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ (129,000,000)	$ (142,000,000)
Long-term Debt, Net	10,106,000,000	10,093,000,000
Current debt	141,000,000	0
Total Debt, Net	10,247,000,000	10,093,000,000
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%
2029 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	3.70%
4.80% CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 727,000,000	727,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.80%
3.925% CCH Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 475,000,000	475,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.925%
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,283,000,000	$ 3,283,000,000
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current debt	141,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,200,000,000

Debt - Credit Facilities Table

Debt - Credit Facilities Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding balance - current	$ 141	$ 0
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Original facility size	8,404
Incremental commitments	1,566
Outstanding balance	3,283	$ 3,283
Commitments terminated	6,687
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	1.93%
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
Incremental commitments	850
Outstanding balance - current	141
Commitments terminated	0
Letters of credit issued	392
Available commitment	$ 667
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR or the base rate
Weighted average interest rate of outstanding balance	1.43%
Maturity Date	Jun. 29, 2023
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%
CCH Working Capital Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [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 Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total interest cost	$ 119	$ 138	$ 248	$ 271
Capitalized interest, including amounts capitalized as an Allowance for Funds Used During Construction	(29)	(65)	(59)	(186)
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest	$ 90	$ 73	$ 189	$ 85

Debt - Schedule of Carrying Val

Debt - Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value		$ 10,247	$ 10,093
Senior notes [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[1]	5,750	5,750
Senior notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	[1]	6,282	6,329
4.80% CCH Senior Notes [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[2]	727	727
4.80% CCH Senior Notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	841	830
3.925% CCH Senior Notes [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[2]	475	475
3.925% CCH Senior Notes [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure	[2]	502	495
Credit facilities [Member] | Carrying Amount [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt, Carrying Value	[3]	3,424	3,283
Credit facilities [Member] | Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Lines of Credit, Fair Value Disclosure	[3]	$ 3,424	$ 3,283
[1]	Includes 2024 CCH Senior Notes, 2025 CCH Senior Notes, 2027 CCH Senior Notes and 2029 CCH Senior Notes. The Level 2 estimated fair value was based on quotes obtained from broker-dealers or market makers of these 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		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
LNG [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue, Variable Consideration Received From Customers, Percentage	18.00%	46.00%	24.00%	46.00%

Revenues from Contracts with _4

Revenues from Contracts with Customers - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers		$ 664	$ 301	$ 1,197	$ 406
Net derivative losses	[1]	(10)	(1)	(10)	0
Revenues		654	300	1,187	406
LNG [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers	[2]	620	119	963	131
Revenues		610	118	953	131
Suspension Fees and LNG Cover Damages Revenue [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers		299		336
Suspension Fees and LNG Cover Damages Revenue [Member] | Subsequent Period [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers		200		200
Suspension Fees and LNG Cover Damages Revenue [Member] | Current Period [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Accelerated Revenue From Contract With Customers, Recognized in Prior Period		37
LNG—affiliate [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues from contracts with customers		$ 44	$ 182	$ 234	$ 275
[1]	See Note 6—Derivative Instruments
[2]	LNG revenues include revenues for LNG cargoes in which our customers exercised their contractual right to not take delivery but remained obligated to pay fixed fees irrespective of such election. LNG revenues during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 included $299 million and $336 million , respectively, in revenues associated with LNG cargoes for which customers have notified us that they will not take delivery , of which $200 million would have otherwise been recognized subsequent to June 30, 2020, if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. LNG revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2020 excluded $37 million that would have otherwise been recognized during the quarter if the cargoes were lifted pursuant to the delivery schedules with the customers. Revenue is generally recognized upon receipt of irrevocable notice that a customer will not take delivery because our customers have no contractual right to take delivery of such LNG cargo in future periods and our performance obligations with respect to such LNG cargo have been satisfied.

Revenues from Contracts with _5

Revenues from Contracts with Customers - Contract Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract assets, net	$ 32	$ 0

Revenues from Contracts with _6

Revenues from Contracts with Customers - Schedule of Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Billions		Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price			$ 34.6
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price		$ 33.9
LNG [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price			$ 33.6
Weighted Average Recognition Timing	[1]		11 years
LNG [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price		$ 32.9
Weighted Average Recognition Timing	[1]	10 years
LNG—affiliate [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price			$ 1
Weighted Average Recognition Timing	[1]		13 years
LNG—affiliate [Member] | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-07-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Unsatisfied Transaction Price		$ 1
Weighted Average Recognition Timing	[1]	13 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 Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
LNG revenues—affiliate	$ 44	$ 182	$ 234	$ 275
Cost of sales—affiliate	2	0	8	0
Cost of sales—related party	25	26	48	36
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	25	16	45	21
Operating and maintenance expense—related party	2	0	2	0
General and administrative expense—affiliate	5	2	10	3
Cheniere Marketing Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
LNG revenues—affiliate	38	182	228	275
Contracts for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas And LNG [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
LNG revenues—affiliate	6	0	6	0
Cost of sales—affiliate	2	0	8	0
Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of sales—related party	25	26	48	36
Service Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—affiliate	25	16	45	21
General and administrative expense—affiliate	5	2	10	3
Agreements with Midship Pipeline [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense—related party	$ 2	$ 0	$ 2	$ 0

Related Party Transactions - LN

Related Party Transactions - LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)tbtu	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable—affiliate | $	$ 0	$ 57
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Marketing EOG SPA [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
SPA, Term of Agreement	7 years
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | Cheniere Marketing Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable—affiliate | $	$ 0	$ 57
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | Cheniere Marketing Base SPA [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
SPA, Term of Agreement	20 years
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | Cheniere Marketing Base SPA [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contract Volumes	150
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | Cheniere Marketing SPA [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
SPA, Term of Agreement	23 years
Contract Volumes	15
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Marketing [Member] | Cheniere Marketing EOG SPA [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Contract Volumes	44

Related Party Transactions - Se

Related Party Transactions - Service Agreements (Details) - CCL [Member]	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)
Shared Services [Member] | Gas and Power Supply Services Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Committed Monthly Fee	$ 125,000
Shared Services [Member] | Management Services Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Committed Monthly Fee	$ 375,000
Monthly fee as a percentage of capital expenditures incurred in the previous month	3.00%
O&M Services [Member] | Operation and Maintenance Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Committed Monthly Fee	$ 125,000

Related Party Transactions - Na

Related Party Transactions - Natural Gas Supply Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of sales—related party	$ 25	$ 26	$ 48	$ 36
Accrued liabilities—related party	9		9		$ 3
Derivative assets—related party	5		5		3
Non-current derivative assets—related party	2		2		2
Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of sales—related party	25	26	48	36
CCL [Member] | Natural Gas Supply Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cost of sales—related party	25	$ 26	48	$ 36
Accrued liabilities—related party	8		8		3
Derivative assets—related party	5		5		3
Non-current derivative assets—related party	$ 2		$ 2		$ 2

Related Party Transactions - Ot

Related Party Transactions - Other Agreements (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)yd3unit	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating and maintenance expense	$ 95,000,000	$ 61,000,000	$ 184,000,000	$ 93,000,000
Accounts payable	$ 8,000,000		8,000,000		$ 7,000,000
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | Lease Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annual lease payment			$ 600,000
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | Lease Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease Term	3 years		3 years
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | Lease Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease Term	7 years		7 years
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | Easement Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annual lease payment			$ 100,000
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | Easement Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Term			3 years
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | Easement Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Term			5 years
CCL [Member] | Cheniere Land Holdings [Member] | Dredge Material Disposal Agreement [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
CCL [Member] | Cheniere [Member] | Tax Sharing Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net			$ 0
CCL [Member] | Midship Pipeline [Member] | Natural Gas Transportation Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Term			10 years
Operating and maintenance expense	$ 2,000,000		$ 2,000,000
Accounts payable	$ 1,000,000		$ 1,000,000
CCP [Member] | Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage III, LLC [Member] | Natural Gas Transportation Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Agreement Term			20 years
Related Party Agreement, Number Of Available Extensions | unit			2
Related Party Agreement, Term Of Available Extension			5 years
CCP [Member] | Cheniere [Member] | Tax Sharing Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Income Taxes Paid, Net			$ 0

Related Party Transactions - Eq

Related Party Transactions - Equity Contribution Agreements (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Capital contributions	$ 145,000,000	$ 72,000,000
Cheniere Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Letters of credit issued	313,000,000
CCH Credit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Letters of credit issued	0
Cheniere [Member] | Equity Contributions Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Capital contributions	703,000,000
Cheniere [Member] | Equity Contributions Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Capital contributions	1,100,000,000
Cheniere [Member] | Previous Equity Contributions Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Capital contributions	2,000,000,000
Cheniere [Member] | CCH Credit Facility [Member] | Equity Contributions Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Agreement, Additional Contribution Requirement, Debt Instrument, Commitments Reduction Threshold	$ 0

Customer Concentration (Details

Customer Concentration (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Customer A [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	32.00%	38.00%	39.00%	34.00%
Customer A [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Assets, Net from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			22.00%		38.00%
Customer B [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	0.00%	12.00%	0.00%
Customer B [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Assets, Net from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			14.00%		0.00%
Customer C [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	19.00%	0.00%	17.00%	0.00%
Customer C [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Assets, Net from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			12.00%		39.00%
Customer D [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%	19.00%	11.00%	17.00%
Customer D [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Assets, Net from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage					0.00%
Customer E [Member] | Total Revenues from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	14.00%	0.00%		0.00%
Customer E [Member] | Accounts Receivable, Net and Contract Assets, Net from External Customers [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			13.00%		0.00%

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$ 179	$ 0
Balance in property, plant and equipment, net funded with accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including affiliate)	$ 29	$ 269