Cover [Abstract]
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Period End Date
Entities [Table]
Entity [Domain]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Legal Entity [Axis]
Document Type
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Shell Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Award Type [Axis]
Significant accounting policies [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Total Trade Receivables [Member]
Receivables, net of allowances of $0 and $257, respectively
Accrued bonuses
Accrued liabilities
Total accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]
Weighted average remaining amortization period for intangible assets
Adjustments for:
Recognized compensation expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowances for receivables
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Amortization
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Asset retirement obligations ("AROs")
Asset Retirement Obligation [Policy Text Block]
Asset retirement obligations [Abstract]
Assets [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Total assets
Assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Current assets
Current assets [Abstract]
Investment in equity securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Office Building [Member]
Equity Agreement
Land
Assets [Abstract]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Contingent consideration
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Total consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Including Equity Interest in Acquiree Held Prior to Combination
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Acquisition [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Acquisition
Transaction costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Purchase Agreement of Business Acquisition [Abstract]
Finance leases, net
Capital Leases in Financial Statements of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block]
Finance leases, net [Abstract]
Finance leases, net
Current portion
Capital Leases, Lessor Balance Sheet, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Current
Finance leases, net
Non-current
Capital Leases, Lessor Balance Sheet, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Noncurrent
Finance leases
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Minimum Payments to be Received
Unearned income
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Deferred Income
Capitalized contract costs
Capitalized Contract Cost [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Commitments and contingences (Note 19)
Legal and contingencies
Commitments and contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies
Class B [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Members' capital, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Members' capital, shares authorized (in shares)
Members' capital, shares issued (in shares)
Shares issued (in shares)
Shares issued, value
Common Unit, Issuance Value
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)
Class A [Member]
Class A [Member]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Shares outstanding (in shares)
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock
Common stock
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Comprehensive loss attributable to stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration risk
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Customer concentrations
Concentration Risk [Table]
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Parent
Construction in progress
Balance at beginning of period
Balance at end of period
Construction in Progress, Gross
Accrued construction costs
Contract liability
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract]
Contract asset
Cost of sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Total current tax expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Domestic
Current [Abstract]
Other Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Abstract]
Increase in interest rate
Maturity period
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Variable interest rate
Debt [Abstract]
Debt [Member]
Debt [Member]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Outstanding borrowings
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Aggregate principal amount
Fixed interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt instrument, fees paid
Additional fees paid
Maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment
Frequency of payments
Term loan facility
Debt, Current
Long-term debt and debt issuance costs
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt instrument, periodic payment
Deferred tax asset, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Investment in NFI
Deferred tax liability, net
Domestic
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Unamortized deferred financing cost
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Deferred taxes
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred [Abstract]
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Deferred tax asset
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Foreign net operating loss carryforward
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Operating loss carryforwards from foreign subsidiaries
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Balance at the end of the period
Balance at the beginning of the period
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Derivative liability
Share-based compensation [Abstract]
Share-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
United States [Member]
Federal [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Amounts due from affiliates
Due from Affiliates
Due from affiliates (Note 24)
Due from Affiliate, Current
Amount due to affiliates
Amounts due to affiliates
Due to affiliates
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Net loss per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)
Basic and diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)
Net loss per share
Earnings per share [Abstract]
Net loss per share [Abstract]
Foreign tax rate differential
Income attributable to non-controlling interest
Domestic valuation allowance
Income tax at the statutory rate
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Other Reconciling Items, Percent
Corporate income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Percent
Foreign valuation allowance
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Tax Rate [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Weighted-average remaining vesting period of non-vested stock (in years)
LNG and natural gas inventory
Energy Related Inventory, Natural Gas Liquids
Cost
Fair value
End of period
Beginning of period
Investment in equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Equity Component [Domain]
Stockholder's equity and Members' equity [Abstract]
Unrealized loss
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Shannon Equity Agreement [Member]
Fair value [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair value
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
Level 1 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Amount
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated aggregate amortization expense for next five year [Abstract]
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Life
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Unrealized gain on currency translation
Foreign currencies
Foreign [Member]
Partial rebate from legal proceeding
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Intangible assets, net [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of long-lived assets
Income Approach [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income taxes [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Equity in net losses of subsidiaries
Equity in net loss of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Loss before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income (loss) before taxes and equity in net loss of subsidiaries
Tax expense (benefit)
Tax expense (benefit)
Total provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Taxation
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash paid for taxes
Change in value of investment in equity securities
Increase (Decrease) in Equity Securities, FV-NI
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable/accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase in amounts due to affiliates
(Increase) in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
(Increase) in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in other liabilities
(Increase) in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Carrying Amount
Total Intangible Assets Gross Carrying Amount
Intangibles, net
Total Intangible Assets Net Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, net
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest expense on note payable
Capitalized interest
Interest Expense
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Interest costs capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
Total interest costs
Interest Costs Incurred
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest per contractual rates
Interest costs [Abstract]
Interest Expense, Debt [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest
Interest Rate Floor [Member]
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory adjustments
Inventory
ADO inventory
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Total inventory
Inventory, Net
Investment in equity securities
Investment in equity securities
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment in equity securities [Abstract]
Investment in subsidiaries
IPO [Member]
LIBOR [Member]
Leases, as lessee
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Renewal of lease term
Leases, as lessee
Initial lease term
Long-term Debt, Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Land and Building [Member]
Land [Member]
Lease expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases, as lessee [Abstract]
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Total
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Total stockholders' equity
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Members' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total debt
Outstanding principal amount
Debt
Debt [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Long-term debt
Non-current portion of debt
Current portion of debt
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Materials, supplies and other
Materials, Supplies, and Other
Market Approach [Member]
Members' Capital [Member]
Total stockholders' equity attributable to NFE
Members' Equity
Non-controlling interest
Members' capital, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 67,983,095 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018
Members' capital, no par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 67,983,095 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2018
Non-controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Minority interest percentage in exchange for cash consideration
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Organization
Numerator [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from investing activities [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities [Abstract]
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net loss attributable to stockholders
Net Loss
Net loss attributable to stockholders
Total finance leases, net
Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adoption of new and revised standards [Abstract]
Adoption of new and revised standards
Outside of United States [Member]
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Note payable due
Number of operating segments
Issuance of Class A shares in the IPO, net of underwriting discount and offering costs
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Acquisition of Shannon LNG
Non-controlling interest
Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Gas Terminals [Member]
Oil and Gas Properties [Member]
Operations and Maintenance [Member]
Rental expense
Operating loss
Operating loss
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Future Minimum Lease Payments under Non-cancellable Operating Leases [Abstract]
Lease Terms
2024
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Organization [Abstract]
Organization and presentation [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other
Other non-current assets [Abstract]
Other current assets
Other non-current assets
Total other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Unrealized loss (gain) on available-for-sale investment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Other current liabilities
Other income, net
Other income, net
Other long-term liabilities
Other accrued expenses
Accrued liabilities [Abstract]
Investment in subsidiaries
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Acquisition of consolidated subsidiary
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payment of deferred financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Payment of stock issuance costs
Payment of stock issuance costs
Cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Purchase of investment in equity securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Gas Pipelines [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total prepaid expenses and other expenses
Prepaid expenses
Capital contributed from Members
Principal payments received on finance lease, net
Proceeds from borrowings of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Medium-term Notes
Proceeds from issuance of bonds
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from IPO
Net proceeds from initial public offering
Net proceeds from initial public offering
Initial borrowing amount
Net loss
Net loss
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Estimated economic life
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Total property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, plant and equipment, net [Abstract]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Inventory [Axis]
Gas Inventory Purchases [Member]
Public Utilities, Inventory, Natural Gas [Member]
Inventory [Domain]
Estimated Future Cash Payments
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table Text Block]
2021
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year
2023
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fourth Year
2024
Purchase Obligation, Due in Fifth Year
2020
Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
Estimated Future Cash Payments [Abstract]
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2022
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year
Unaudited quarterly financial data
Unaudited quarterly financial data [Abstract]
Stock Subscription Receivable [Member]
Receivables from Stockholder [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Related party transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction [Abstract]
Related Party [Axis]
Charter costs
Administrative and general expenses
Related party transactions
Related Party [Domain]
Repayment of affiliate note
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Repayment of debt
Repayments of Debt
Restricted cash
Total restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash [Abstract]
Restricted cash
Non-current restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Unvested RSU [Member]
Restricted Share Units [Member]
Restricted cash
Current restricted cash
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Accumulated deficit
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers [Abstract]
Revenue, Performance Obligation Satisfied over Time [Abstract]
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period
Remaining performance obligation
Revenue from contracts with customers
Remaining Performance Obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Operating revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Total revenues
Revenues
Revenues
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Customer concentrations [Abstract]
Concentration Risk, Net Assets Amount, Geographic Area [Abstract]
Estimated Aggregate Amortization Expense
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Thereafter
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Thereafter
2022
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Three Years
Future Minimum Lease Payments to be Received under Direct Financing Leases
2021
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Two Years
2020
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Next Twelve Months
Total
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received
Future Minimum Lease Payments to be Received under Direct Financing Leases [Abstract]
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Total Revenues [Member]
2023
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Four Years
2024
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Five Years
Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Future Minimum Lease Payments under Non-cancellable Operating Leases
Quarterly Financial Data
Fair Values of Assets Acquired
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Composition of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Loss Before Income Taxes
RSU Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Effective Tax Rate
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Net Loss Per Share Effects Presented in Anti-dilutive
Purchase Agreement of Business Acquisition
Other Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Restricted Cash
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative
Asset retirement obligations settlements
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested RSUs, beginning balance (in shares)
Non-vested RSUs, ending balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Non-vested RSUs, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Non-vested RSUs, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Equity Award [Domain]
Share-based compensation
Effects of reorganization transactions (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Shares outstanding (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
IPO price per share (in dollars per share)
IPO price per share (in dollars per share)
Significant accounting policies
State [Member]
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Table]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Issuance of shares for vested RSUs (in shares)
Issuance of shares for vested RSUs (in shares)
Issuance of Class A shares in the IPO, net of underwriting discount and offering costs (in shares)
Shares issued in initial public offering (in shares)
Shares issued in initial public offering (in shares)
Issuance of shares for vested RSUs
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Forfeitures
Issuance of Class A shares in the IPO, net of underwriting discount and offering costs
Share-based compensation expense
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Stockholder's equity and Members' equity
Total stockholders' equity attributable to NFE
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Reverse stock split
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Total stockholders' equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' equity
Stockholders' equity [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent events
Subsequent Events [Member]
Subsequent Events [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Sale of Stock by Subsidiary or Equity Investee [Table]
Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Receivables
Number of Shares, Cost and Fair Value of Investment
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Loss from derivative liability and equity agreements fair value adjustments
Unrecognized tax benefits
Use of estimates
Operations and maintenance
Balance at Beginning of Year
Balance at End of Year
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Deductions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Additions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Increase recognized in the statement of operations
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)
Weighted-average shares-basic and diluted (in shares)
Shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Fortress Affiliate [Member]
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant [Abstract]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
New Fortress Energy LLC [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule II
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Axis]
Schedule II [Abstract]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
United States [Member]
Designated tax department of the government of Ireland.
Tax Administration, Ireland [Member]
Ireland [Member]
Designated tax department of the government of Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Tax Administration, Puerto Rico and Mexico [Member]
Puerto Rico and Mexico [Member]
The offset percentage of future taxable income in calculating federal net operating losses.
Offset Percentage of Future Taxable Income
Offset percentage of future taxable income
Designated tax department of the government of Jamaica.
Tax Administration, Jamaica [Member]
Jamaica [Member]
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to accrued interest.
Deferred Tax Assets, Accrued Interest
Accrued interest
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible federal and state operating loss carryforwards.
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Federal and State
Federal and state net operating loss carryforward
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the foreign income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to permanent adjustments.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Permanent Adjustments, Percent
Foreign permanent adjustments
Percentage of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying foreign tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to foreign income tax settlement.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation,Foreign Tax on Foreign Operations
Foreign tax on foreign operations
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Disclosure of information about income taxes.
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Date when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid, in MM-CCYY format.
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Year Month
Debt maturity date
Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Credit agreement entered on January 10, 2020 by the entity.
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Tabular disclosure of estimated useful life of property, plant and equipment.
Schedule of Estimated Useful Life of Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block]
Estimated Economic Life of Property Plant and Equipment
This element represents percentage of voting interest.
Percentage Of Voting Interest
Percentage of voting rights in NFE
Non-current assets other than investment in equity securities, restricted cash, deferred tax assets and intangible assets.
Long-Lived Assets
Refers to the number of significant customers.
Number of significant customers
Concentration risk, customer
Concentration Risk [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Abstract]
Investment in net finance lease balance during period.
Finance Leases, Net [Member]
Finance Leases, Net Balance [Member]
Tabular disclosure of amounts due to/from Affiliates.
Schedule of Amounts Due to and Due from Affiliates [Table Text Block]
Due to/from Affiliates
Name of the property available for operating lease.
Office Space One [Member]
Office Space Lease One [Member]
Refers to the percentage of annual lease payment escalation after year five.
Percentage of Annual Lease Payment Escalation after year five
Percentage of annual lease payment escalation after year five
Refers to the percentage of lease payment escalation after year five.
Percentage Of Lease Payment Escalation After Year Five
Percentage of lease payment escalation after year five
Refers to the percentage of annual lease payment subsequent to the escalation term.
Percentage of annual lease payment subsequent to escalation term
Refers to the term before an annual lease payment escalation goes into effect.
Lease Payment Escalation Term
Lease payment escalation term
Name of the property available for operating lease.
LNG Vessel Time Charter One [Member]
LNG Vessel Time Charter One [Member]
Name of the property available for operating lease.
Marine Port Berth [Member]
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested and issued during the reporting period.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested and Issued in Period
Vested and shares issued (in shares)
Primary financial statement caption encompassing operations and maintenance expenses.
Operations and Maintenance Expense [Member]
Operations and Maintenance [Member]
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right and shares issued during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested and Issued in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested and shares issued (in dollars per share)
Amount of reversal for expense for award under share-based payment arrangement.
Reversal of compensation expense
Refers to the entity that is considered the predecessor prior to IPO.
New Fortress Energy Holdings [Member]
The affiliated entities of fortress.
Fortress Affiliated Entities [Member]
Name of the related party.
DevTech Investment [Member]
Name of the affiliate entity.
Florida East Coast Industries [Member]
Name of the entity.
Fortress Investment Group LLC [Member]
Fortress [Member]
The percentage of note payable due from affiliate purchased by related party.
Percentage of Note Payable Purchased by Related Party
Percentage of note payable purchased by affiliate
Amount of port access rights assets and initial lease costs expected to be realized or consumed after one year or normal operating cycle, if longer.
Port Access Rights and Initial Lease Costs, Noncurrent
Port access rights and initial lease costs
This elements represents the number of upfront payments the entity entered into, related to certain natural gas sales contracts.
Number of sales contracts
Amount of upfront payments to customers.
Upfront Payments To Customers Non Current
Upfront payments to customers
Amount of nonrefundable deposit expected to be realized or consumed after one year or normal operating cycle, if longer.
Nonrefundable Deposit, Noncurrent
Nonrefundable deposit
The entire disclosure for other non-current assets.
Other Non-current Assets [Text Block]
Other non-current assets
A debt instrument issued to financial institution which is secured by collateral.
Senior Secured Bonds [Member]
Senior Secured Bonds [Member]
Debt instrument which is secured by pledging with a collateral and unsecured is without any collateral.
Senior Secured Bonds and Senior Unsecured Bonds [Member]
A debt instrument issued to financial institution which is not secured or without any collateral.
Senior Unsecured Bonds [Member]
Senior Unsecured Bonds [Member]
Percentage of principal payments required to be paid on a quarterly basis after seven years of principal payments.
Debt Instrument, Quarterly Principal Payments Percentage for Period One
Percentage of quarterly principal payment
Maximum amount of bonds will be issued to financial institution.
Debt Instrument, Maximum Issuable Amount
Debt instrument, issuable
Amount of additional bonds will be issued to financial institution upon completion of certain conditions.
Debt Instrument, Additional Issuable Amount After Restrictions
Debt instrument, issuable upon completion of certain conditions
Refers to the period upon which no principal payments will be due in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Debt Instrument Principal Non Payments Due Period
Non-payment of principal due period
Percent of balloon payments due upon maturity of the debt.
Debt Instrument, Balloon Payments Due Percentage Upon Maturity
Percentage of balloon payment due upon maturity
Senior Secured and Unsecured Bonds [Abstract]
Senior Secured and Unsecured Bonds [Abstract]
South Power Bonds [Abstract]
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
New Fortress Energy South Power Holdings Limited [Member]
South Power [Member]
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life, Intangible Assets - Permits
Intangible assets - permits useful life
Amount of Intangible assets - permits acquired, at the acquisition date.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill - Permits
Intangible assets - permits
Amount of rights of way acquired, at the acquisition date.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Rights of Way
Rights of way
Amount of Intangible assets - favorable lease agreements acquired, at the acquisition date.
Business Combinations Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill - Favorable Lease Agreements
Intangible assets - favorable lease agreements
Weighted average amortization period of finite-lived intangible assets acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life, Intangible Assets - Favorable Lease Agreements
Intangible assets - favorable lease agreements useful life
Amount of repayment of liabilities at the acquisition date.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Cash Paid Portion that Includes Repayment of Acquiree Debt
Repayment of liabilities
Name of the acquired entity.
Shannon LNG and Shannon LNG Energy Limited [Member]
Shannon LNG and Shannon LNG Energy Limited [Member]
Term loan facility from syndicate of two lenders due on January 21, 2020.
Term Loan Facility due January 21, 2020 [Member]
Term Loan Facility, Due January 21, 2020 [Member]
A debt instrument issued to financial institution which is secured by collateral and due in December 2034.
Senior Secured Bonds, due December 2034 [Member]
Senior Secured Bonds, due December 2034 [Member]
A debt instrument issued to financial institution which is secured by collateral and due in September 2034.
Senior Secured Bonds, due September 2034 [Member]
Senior Secured Bonds, due September 2034 [Member]
An unsecured debt instrument issued to financial institution which is due in September 2036.
Senior Unsecured Bonds, due September 2036 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Bonds, due September 2036 [Member]
Amount of the fee that accompanies borrowing money under the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Origination and Other Fees
Origination and other fees amount
Number of lenders from which the new term loan facility borrowed.
Number of Lenders
Number of lenders
Extended maturity period per extension, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Debt Instrument, Extended Maturity Period
Additional extended maturity period
Percentage variable rate spread on the debt instrument.
Interest Rate Plus Spread
Interest rate plus spread
Incremental percentage in the variable rate of debt instrument.
Debt Instrument, Increase in Variable Rate
Increase in interest rate
The amount of reduction in the principal balance of debt instrument.
Reduction in Principal Balance of Debt Instrument
Reduction in principal balance
Number of extensions for maturity date allowed.
Number of Extensions for Maturity Date
Number of extensions for maturity date
Term of interest rate that fluctuates over time as a result of an underlying benchmark interest rate or index, in PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Debt Instrument Term of Variable Rate
Debt instrument, term of variable rate
Amount of remaining unamortized deferred financing costs.
Remaining Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs
Remaining unamortized deferred financing costs
Percentage of fee payable in outstanding principal for extension of maturity date.
Percentage of Fee Payable in Outstanding Principal for Extension of Maturity Date
Percentage of fee payable in outstanding principal for extension of maturity date
Term Loan Facility [Abstract]
Term Loan Facility [Abstract]
Floor rate in debt instrument.
Floor Rate [Member]
Floor Rate [Member]
Contractual agreement that stipulates the lessee pay the lessor for use of an asset.
Shannon Leases and Permits [Member]
Shannon LNG Leases and Permits [Member]
Contractual agreement that stipulates right to use of nonpossessory asset.
Easements [Member]
Cash collateral held for future purchases of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) which is restricted as to withdrawal or usage as of balance sheet date.
Cash Collateral for Liquefied Natural Gas
Collateral for LNG purchases
Cash collateral held for performance under customer agreements which is restricted as to withdrawal or usage as of balance sheet date.
Cash Collateral for Performance Under Customer Agreements
Collateral for performance under customer agreements
Amount of debt service reserve account which is restricted as to withdrawal or usage as of balance sheet date.
Debt Service Reserve Account
Debt service reserve account
Amount of cash restricted as to withdrawal or usage which is not reported separately as of balance sheet date.
Other Restricted Cash
Other restricted cash
Cash collateral held for secured and non-secured letter of credit and performance bonds which is restricted as to withdrawal or usage as of balance sheet date.
Cash Collateral for Letter of Credit and Performance Bonds
Collateral for letters of credit and performance bonds
The entire disclosure for cash restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits.
Restricted Cash [Text Block]
Restricted cash
Tabular disclosure of the prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Fair value of equity agreement.
Equity Agreement Fair Value Disclosure
Equity agreement
The number of shares available in equity securities held at the balance sheet date that are not considered held to maturity or trading securities.
Equity Securities Number of Shares
Number of shares (in shares)
Amount of transfers into property plant and equipment, net during the period.
Construction in Progress, Transferred to Property Plant and Equipment, Net
Transferred to property, plant and equipment, net (Note 12)
Amount of increase in constructions in progress during the period.
Construction in Progress, Additions
Additions
Construction in Progress [Roll Forward]
Construction in Progress [Roll Forward]
Detail of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Detail of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation of construction in progress.
Schedule of Construction in Progress Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Construction in Progress Activity
Support equipment and facilities used in oil and gas producing activities to liquified LNG.
LNG Liquefaction Facilities [Member]
LNG Liquefaction Facilities [Member]
Assets commonly used in the storage and transportation of goods and other tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives used to produce goods and services.
ISO Containers and Other Equipment [Member]
ISO Containers and Other Equipment [Member]
Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation [Abstract]
Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation [Abstract]
Line item represents information about all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity.
Significant accounting policies [Line Items]
Significant accounting policies [Line Items]
Disclosure of information about all significant accounting policies of the reporting entity.
Schedule of Significant accounting policies [Table]
Significant accounting policies [Table]
Impairment of long-lived assets [Abstract]
Impairment of long-lived assets [Abstract]
The amount of gain (loss) on mitigation sales.
Gain (Loss) On Mitigation Sales
Loss on mitigation sales
This element represents percentage of economic interest.
Percentage of Economic Interest
Percentage of economic interest in NFI
This element represents percentage of entity for both voting and non economic interests.
Percentage of Voting and non-Economic Interest
Percentage of voting and non-economic interest
Loss on Mitigation Sales [Abstract]
Loss on Mitigation Sales [Abstract]
Disclosure of accounting policy for restricted cash.
Restricted Cash [Policy Text Block]
Restricted cash
Disclosure of accounting policy for construction in progress.
Construction In Progress [Policy Text Block]
Construction in progress
Disclosure of accounting policy for loss on mitigation sales.
Gain (Loss) on Mitigation Sales [Policy Text Block]
Loss on mitigation sales
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred relating to initial public offering costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accrued Initial Public Offering Costs, Current
Accrued IPO costs
The number of stock subscription receivable units in a limited liability company (LLC).
Members' Equity, Stock Subscription Receivable, Shares
Stock subscription receivable (in shares)
The number of units contributed by owners in a limited liability company (LLC).
Members' Equity, Capital Contributions, Shares
Capital contributions (in shares)
The value of capital contributions from owners in a limited liability company (LLC).
Members' Equity, Capital Contributions, Value
Capital contributions
The value of stock subscription receivable in a limited liability company (LLC).
Members' Equity, Stock Subscription Receivable, Value
Stock subscription receivable
Amount of cost of issuing capital resulting from direct costs associated with issuing stock. Includes, but is not limited to, legal and accounting fees and direct costs associated with stock issues.
Members' Equity, Cost of Issuing Capital
Cost of issuing capital
Equity impact of the value related to the effects of the reorganization transactions.
Effects of Reorganization Transactions Value
Effects of the reorganization transactions
Equity impact of the shares related to the effects of the reorganization transactions.
Effects of Reorganization Transactions Shares
Effects of reorganization transactions (in shares)
Value of stock issued in exchange of the units.
Shares Issued in Exchange of Units
Exchange of NFI Units
Number of shares issued in exchange of units.
Number of Shares Exchanged, Shares
Exchange of NFI Units (in shares)
Shares exchanged (in shares)
The entire disclosure for construction in progress.
Construction in Progress [Text Block]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Abstract]
Tabular disclosure of the change in available for sale investment.
Schedule Of Available For Sale Investment Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available For Sale Investment Reconciliation
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, non cash portion.
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, Non Cash Portion
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
The cash inflow associated with collection of subscription receivable.
Collection of Subscription Receivable
Collection of subscription receivable
The changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities associated with construction in progress and property, plant and equipment additions reported in supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities.
Changes in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Associated with Construction in Progress and Property, Plant and Equipment Additions
Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities associated with construction in progress and property, plant and equipment additions
Loss on mitigation sales.
Loss on Mitigation of Sales
Loss on mitigation sales
The entire disclosure for prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Tabular disclosure of components of direct financing leases.
Schedule of Direct Finance Leases [Table Text Block]
Components of Direct Financing Leases
Ratio applied to the conversion of stock split related to shares effected in connection with IPO, for example but not limited to, one share converted to two or two shares converted to one.
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio, IPO
Share split issued and outstanding shares effected in connection with IPO
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Net Loss Per Share Effects Presented in Anti-dilutive [Abstract]
Information about contractual purchase commitment remaining term .
Contractual Purchase Commitment Remaining Term
Contractual purchase commitment remaining term
Information about number of cargoes.
Number of cargoes
Information about LNG inventory purchases.
LNG Inventory Purchases [Member]
LNG Inventory Purchases [Member]
Prepayment for LNG inventories.
Prepaid Liquefied Natural Gas
Prepaid LNG
Prepaid balance
Information about energy of purchase commitment.
Energy of Purchase Commitment
Energy of purchase commitment
Information about volume of purchase commitment.
Volume of Purchase Commitment
Volume of purchase commitment
The amount of estimated refund receivable.
Estimated Refund Receivable
Estimated refund receivable
Amount of tangible personal property tax paid.
Tangible Personal Property Tax Paid
Tangible personal property tax paid
Amount, after accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, of asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer, classified as other noncurrent.
Capitalized Contract Cost, Other Noncurrent Assets
Cost to fulfill (Note 4)
Other noncurrent assets
Amount, after accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment loss, of asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer, classified as other current.
Capitalized Contract Cost, Other Current Assets
Other current assets
This element represents activity of lease related revenue.
Lease [Member]
This element represents activity related to revenue of development services.
Development Services [Member]
Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time, classified as other current.
Contract with Customer, Other Current Assets
Other current assets
Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time, classified as other noncurrent.
Contract with Customer, Other Noncurrent Assets
Other noncurrent assets
Contract asset (Note 4)
Trade receivable related revenue from contract with customers.
Revenue From Contract With Customer, Trade Receivables
Receivables, revenue from contracts with customers
Face amount per share of no-par value common unit.
Common Unit, No Par Value
Members' capital, par value (in dollars per share)
Revenue realized in the period on operating leases, direct financing leases and development services.
Other revenues
Other revenue
Loss on mitigation sales.
Loss on Mitigation Sales
Loss on mitigation sales