Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Entities [Table] Entities Entities Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Document Type Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS ASSETS Assets Current [Abstract] Current assets: Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents end of period Unbilled Receivables Current Department of Energy unbilled receivables Department of Energy unbilled receivables Prepaid Expense Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid expenses Assets Current Total current assets Total current assets Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Debt issuance costs Debt issuance costs Debt issuance costs Assets Total assets Total assets Property Plant and Equipment Net Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $99,500 and $88,205, respectively Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $_____ and $88,205, respectively Liabilities and Stockholders Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT Liabilities Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Current liabilities: Accounts Payable Current Accounts payable Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities Current Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities Short-term Debt Convertible notes payable Convertible note payable Lines Of Credit Current Line of credit, related party Line of credit, related party Notes Payable Related Parties Classified Current Note payable to a related party, net of discount of $0 and $0, respectively Note payable to a related party, net of discount of $0 and $0, respectively Billings In Excess Of Cost Current Department of Energy billings in excess of estimated earnings Department of Energy billings in excess of estimated earnings Derivative Liabilities Current Outstanding warrant liability - current Outstanding warrant liability - current Other Liabilities Noncurrent Derivative liability Derivative liability Liabilities Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Derivative Liabilities Noncurrent Outstanding warrant liability Outstanding warrant liability Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Temporary Equity Carrying Amount Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest - redeemable Noncontrolling interest - redeemable Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Stockholders' deficit: Stockholders deficit: Preferred Stock Value Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding Common Stock Value Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 33,063,557 and 32,099,840 shares issued; and 33,031,385 and 32,067,668 outstanding, as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; ___ and 32,099,840 shares issued; and ___ and 32,067,668 outstanding, as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Additional Paid In Capital Additional paid-in capital Additional paid-in capital Treasury Stock Value Treasury stock at cost, 32,172 shares at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 Treasury stock at cost, 32,172 shares at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 Development Stage Enterprise Deficit Accumulated During Development Stage Deficit accumulated during the development stage Deficit accumulated during the development stage Stockholders Equity Total stockholders deficit Total stockholders' deficit Liabilities and Stockholders Equity Total liabilities and stockholders deficit Total liabilities and stockholders deficit Accumulated Depreciation Depletion and Amortization Property Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation Notes Payable Related Parties Classified Current Discount Note payable to a related party, discount Note payable to a related party, discount Notes Payable to a Related Party, Current, Unamortized Discount. Preferred Stock No Par Value Preferred stock, no par value Preferred stock, no par value Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock Shares Issued Preferred stock, issued Preferred stock, issued Preferred Stock Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, outstanding Preferred stock, outstanding Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common stock, par value Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock Shares Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Treasury Stock Shares Treasury stock, shares Treasury stock, shares Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Statement Scenario [Axis] Scenario Scenario Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Billed Revenues [Member] Billed Revenues Unbilled Revenues [Member] Unbilled Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues: Sales Revenue Services Net Consulting fees Consulting fees Revenue From Grants Department of energy grant revenues Grant awarded by Department of Energy Revenues Total revenues Total revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Operating expenses: Project Development Expense Project development Project development The aggregate costs incurred (1) aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing a project up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. General and Administrative Expense General and administrative General and administrative License Costs Related Parties Related party license fee Related party license fee Costs incurred to a related party directly related to generating license revenue. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Costs and Expenses Total operating expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income Loss Operating loss Operating loss Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Other income and (expense): Other income and (expense): Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Gain (Loss) from change in fair value of warrant liability Gain from change in fair value of warrant liability Gain from change in the fair value of warrant liability Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivative Instruments Gain from change in fair value of warrant liability Gain from change in fair value of derivative liability Aggregate net unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency option derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period. Other Nonoperating Income Other income Other income Financing Related Charges Financing related charge Total cost of borrowing, including interest charges, commitment fees, and other charges paid by the borrower for a loan facility. Financing related charge Amortization Of Debt Discount Premium Amortization of debt discount Amortization of debt discount Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Interest Expense Related Party Related party interest expense Related party interest expense Related party interest expense Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Other Nonoperating Income Expense Gain on settlement of accrued rent Gain on settlement of accrued rent Gain Loss On Sale Of Derivatives Loss on the retirement of warrants Loss on the retirements of warrants Loss on retirement of warrants Nonoperating Income Expense Total other income or (expense) Total other income and (expense) Total other income or (expense) Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Minority Interest and Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Income (loss) before income taxes Loss before income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes Profit Loss Net loss Net income (loss) Net loss Net Income Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income Loss Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest Loss attributable to controlling interest Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted Basic and diluted loss per common share Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share Weighted Average Number Of Share Outstanding Basic and Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Founder Share Value Founders' shares Founders shares The par value of the founder's equity shares. Adjustment For Acquisition Cost Costs associated with purchase of Sucre Agricultural Corp Adjustment For Acqusition Cost Costs associated with purchase of Sucre Agricultural Corp Interest Expense On Beneficial Conversion Feature Interest expense on beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes Interest expense on beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes Interest Expense on Beneficial Conversion Feature Adjustment Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt Loss on extinguishment of convertible debt Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Loss on extinguishment of convertible debt Increase (Decrease) In Derivative Liabilities Change in fair value of derivative liability Change in fair value of derivative liability Issuance Of Stock and Warrants For Services Or Claims Common stock issued for interest on convertible notes Common stock issued for interest on Convertible notes Discount On Sale Of Stock Associated With Private Placement Discount on sale of stock associated with private placement Discount on sale of stock associated with private placement The discount given on the sale of stock associated with a private placement transaction. Accretion Of Discount On Note Payable To Related Party Accretion of discount on note payable to related party Accretion of discount on note payable to related party The accretion of a discount on notes payable to a related party. Other Noncash Expense Loss from change in accounting estimate on DOE billings Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs for rejected loan guarantees Debt issuance costs for rejected loan guarantees Other Noncash Income Gain on settlement of accrued rent Gain on settlement of accrued rent Gain on settlement of accrued rent Share Based Compensation Share-based compensation Share-based compensation Depreciation Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Unbilled Receivables Department of Energy unbilled grant receivable Department of Energy unbilled receivable Increase Decrease In Prepaid Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable Accounts payable Accounts payable Increase Decrease In Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities Increase Decrease In Due To Related Parties Current Accrued interest, related party Accrued liabilities related party interest Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Cash flows from investing activities: Payments To Acquire Property Plant and Equipment Acquisition of property and equipment Acquisition of property and equipment Payments for Construction in Process Construction in progress Construction in progress Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Cash flows from financing activities: Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Repurchases of common stock held in treasury Repurchases of common stock held in treasury Cash Acquired From Acquisition Cash received in acquisition of Sucre Agricultural Corp. Cash received in acquisition of Sucre Agricultural Corp. Cash received in acquisition of Sucre Agricultural Corp. Proceeds From Issuance Of Private Placement Proceeds from sale of stock through private placement Proceeds from sale of stock through private placement Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Proceeds from issuance of common stock Proceeds from issuance of common stock Proceeds From Convertible Debt Proceeds from convertible notes payable Proceeds from convertible notes payable Repayments Of Notes Payable Repayment of notes payable Repayment of notes payable Proceeds From Related Party Debt Proceeds from related party notes payable Proceeds from related party notes payable Repayments Of Related Party Debt Repayment of related party notes payable and line of credit Repayment of related party notes payable Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs Debt issuance costs Payments For Repurchase Of Warrants Retirement of Aurarian warrants Retirement of Aurarian warrants Proceeds From Sale Of Interest In Partnership Unit Proceeds from sale of LLC Unit Proceeds from sale of LLC Unit Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash and Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Interest Paid Interest Interest Income Taxes Paid Income taxes Income taxes Cash Flow Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Debt Conversion Converted Instrument Amount 1 Conversion of senior secured convertible notes payable Conversion of senior secured convertible notes payable Conversion Of Stock Amount Converted 1 Interest converted to common stock Interest converted to common stock Supplemental Warrant Issued To Placement Agent and Investors In Private Placement Fair Value of warrants issued to placement agents Fair Value of warrants issued to placement agents Supplemental Warrant Issued To Placement Agent And Investors In Private Placement Construction In Progress Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid Accounts payable, net of reimbursement, included in construction-in-progress Accounts payable, net of reimbursement, included in construction-in-progress Supplemental Discount On Note Payable Discount on related party note payable Discount on related party note payable Supplemental Discount on Note Payable Supplemental Accretion Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest Supplemental Accretion of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Nature Of Operations ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Development Contracts [Abstract] Development Contracts [Abstract] Development Contracts [Abstract] Management Agreement [Text Block] DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS This element captures specific management and other agreements including any negotiated amendments. Convertible Notes Payable [Abstract] Convertible Notes Payable [Abstract] Convertible Note Payable [Text Block] Convertible note payable Texblock Convertible Note Payable [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] OUTSTANDING WARRANT LIABILITY OUTSTANDING WARRANT LIABILITY Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Minority Interest Disclosure [Text Block] REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Text Block [Abstract] Text Block [Abstract] Text Block [Abstract] Development Stage Company Policy [Text Block] Management's Plans Management's Plans Development Stage Company [Policy Text Block] Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation Consolidation Policy [Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Principles of Consolidation Use Of Estimates Use of Estimates Use of Estimates Research and Development Expense Policy Project Development Project Development Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments Earnings Per Share Policy [Text Block] Income (loss) per Common Share Income (loss) per Common Share Derivatives Policy [Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments Debt Policy [Text Block] Lines of Credit with Share Issuance Lines of Credit with Share Issuance Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Policy [Text Block] Redeemable - 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Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Development Contracts - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Development Contracts - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule Of Research and Development Arrangement Contract To Perform For Others [Table] Schedule of Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others Schedule of Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type Subsequent Event Type Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Revenue [Member] Reimbursements received under Department of Energy Awards 1 and 2 Revenue [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity Legal Entity Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Department Of Energy [Member] Department Of Energy Department Of Energy [Member] Scenario One [Member] Award 1 Scenario 1 [Member] Scenario Two [Member] Award 2 Scenario 2 [Member] Scenario Three [Member] Unreimbursed Amount under Awards 1 and 2 Scenario 3 [Member] Research and Development Arrangement Contract To Perform For Others [Line Items] Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] Research And Development Arrangement Contract To Perform For Others [Line Items] Cost Sharing Percentage Award, cost sharing percentage Award, cost sharing percentage Cost Sharing Percentage Total Grant Available To Entity Under Awards Total grant available to Entity under awards Total reimbursable amount under Awards 1 and 2 This item refers to the total grant available to the Entity under the awards. Other Liabilities Overpayment from the cumulative reimbursements of DOE grants under Award 1 Overpayment from the cumulative reimbursements of DOE grants under Award 1 Disclosure Convertible Notes Payable Additional Information [Absrtract] Disclosure - Convertible Notes Payable Additional Information Disclosure Convertible Notes Payable Additional Information [Absrtract] Long-Term Debt, Gross Short-term convertible note payable, outstanding amount Short-term convertible note payable, outstanding amount Proceeds From Notes Payable Proceeds from short-term convertible note payable Proceeds from short-term convertible note payable Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage Convertible Note interest rate Convertible note payable, interest rate Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms Of Conversion Feature Convertible note payable, conversion terms Convertible note payable, conversion terms Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Convertible note payable, maturity date Convertible note payable, maturity date Disclosure Outstanding Warrant Liability Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Outstanding Warrant Liability - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Outstanding Warrant Liability - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Outstanding Warrant Liability - Additional Information [Abstract] Class Of Warrant Or Right [Table] Class of Warrant or Right Class of Warrant or Right Period [Axis] Period Period Period [Axis] Period [Domain] Period [Domain] Period [Domain] Period [Domain] Period One [Member] Expire in December 2012 Period 1 [Member] Period Two [Member] Expired in August 2010 Period 2 [Member] Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items] Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] Class Of Warrant Or Right Outstanding Warrants no longer afforded equity treatment Warrants no longer afforded equity treatment Class Of Warrant Or Right Exercise Price Of Warrants Or Rights Warrants exercise price Warrants exercise price Cumulative Effect Of Reclassification Of Warrants Cumulative effect of warrants reclassified Cumulative effect of warrants reclassified Cumulative Effect of Reclassification of Warrants Reclassification Of Warrant Liabilities To Equity Reclassification of long term warrant liability Reclassification of long term warrant liability Reclassification Of Warrant Liabilities To Equity Class Of Warrant Or Right Expiration Date Warrant expiration date Warrant expiration date Class of Warrant or Right, Expiration Date Number Of Installments Number of private offerings Number of private offerings Number of Installments Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues Common shares issued Common shares issued Disclosure Black Scholes Option Pricing Model Assumptions To Estimate Fair Value Of Warrants [Abstract] Disclosure - Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model Assumptions to Estimate Fair Value of Warrants [Abstract] Disclosure - Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model Assumptions to Estimate Fair Value of Warrants [Abstract] Disclosure - Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model Assumptions to Estimate Fair Value of Warrants [Abstract] Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate Annual dividend yield Annual dividend yield Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term Expected life (years) Expected life (years) Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Risk-free interest rate Risk-free interest rate Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate Expected volatility Expected volatility Disclosure Commitments and Contingencies Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure Commitments And Contingencies Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure Commitments And Contingencies Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure Commitments And Contingencies Additional Information [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] Lease Term Primary lease term Primary lease term Lease Term Number Of Renewal Options Number of rights for additional thirty year terms Number of rights for additional thirty year terms Number Of Renewal Options Lease Agreement Monthly Payment Lease rate per acre, per month Lease rate per acre, per month Lease Agreement Monthly payment Lease and Rental Expense Rent expense under non-cancellable leases Rent expense under non-cancellable leases Accrued Rent, Current Accrued lease payments Accrued lease payments Disclosure Related Party Transactions Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Related Party Transactions - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Related Party Transactions - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Related Party Transactions - Additional Information [Abstract] Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party Scenario Four [Member] After receipt of investment financing or a commitment from a third party to provide $1,000,000 to the Company Scenario 4 [Member] Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis] Related Party Related Party Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Related Party Transactions [Member] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions [Member] Chief Executive Officer [Member] Chief Executive Officer Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Proceeds From Repayments Of Related Party Debt Net proceeds from related party notes payable Net proceeds from related party notes payable Loan Agreement One Time Fees As A Percentage Of Loan Amount Loan agreement, one-time fees as a percentage of loan Loan agreement, one-time fees as a percentage of loan This item refers to the percentage rate on loan agreement, one-time fees at the CEO or Lenders option. Share Price Loan agreement, one-time fees payable in shares of common stock, per-share value Stock Purchase Agreement, minimum share price that LPC shall not have right or obligation to purchase shares Class Of Warrant Or Right Issued In Period Loan agreement, warrants issued Loan agreement, warrants issued Class of Warrant or Right, Issued in Period Debt Instrument Maturity Period Loan repayment period Loan repayment period Debt Instrument Maturity Period Disclosure Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Additional Information [Abstract] Minority Interest [Table] Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Minority Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Parent Ownership interest in BlueFire Fulton Renewable Energy LLC Ownership interest in BlueFire Fulton Renewable Energy LLC Disclosure Stockholders Deficit Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Stockholders Deficit - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Stockholders Deficit - Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Stockholders Deficit - Additional Information [Abstract] Stockholders Equity [Table] Stockholders' Equity [Table] Stockholders' Equity [Table] Stockholders' Equity [Table] Equity Unit Purchase Agreements [Member] Stock Purchase Agreement with LPC Equity Facility Agreement [Member] Equity Facility Equity Facility Agreement [Member] General and Administrative Expense [Member] General and administrative Agreement With Parties [Axis] Agreement With Parties [Axis] Agreement With Parties [Axis] Agreement With Parties [Axis] Agreement With Parties [Domain] Agreement With Parties [Domain] Agreement With Parties [Domain] Agreement With Parties 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Cost and Expense [Axis] Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense [Axis] Component Of Other Operating Cost and Expense, Name [Domain] Component of Other Operating Cost and Expense, Name [Domain] Project Development Expenses Member Project Development Expenses [Member] Stockholders Equity [Line Items] Stockholders Equity [Line Items] Stockholders Equity [Line Items] Stockholders Equity [Line Items] Stock Issued During Period Shares Issued For Services Common shares issued, shares Common shares issued, shares Stock issued during period shares issued for services Stock Issued During Period Value Issued For Services Common shares issued, value Common shares issued, value Stock issued during period value issued for services Stock Committed To Be Issued During Period Value Acquisitions Committed shares issued to LPC, value Committed shares issued to LPC, value Stock Committed to be Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Stock Committed To Be Issued During Period Shares Acquisitions Committed shares issued to LPC, share Committed shares issued to LPC, share Stock Committed to be Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues Common shares issued, value Common shares issued, value Purchase Agreement Period Equity Agreement period Equity Agreement period Purchase Agreement Period Stock Issued and Committed To Be Issued Value Shares Committed for issuance, value of shares Shares Committed for issuance, value of shares Stock Issued and Committed to be Issued, Value Sale Of Stock Price As Percentage Of Quoted Closing Price Of Common Stock Price of the Shares as a percentage of the lowest daily volume weighted average price Price of the Shares as a percentage of the lowest daily volume weighted average price Sale of Stock Price as Percentage of Quoted Closing Price of Common Stock Number Of Consecutive Trading Days Number of consecutive trading day for calculation of weighted average price Number of consecutive trading day for calculation of weighted average price Number of Consecutive Trading Days Registration Statement Filing Period Registration statement filing period Registration statement filing period Registration Statement Filing Period Registration Statement Effective Period Registration statement effective period Registration statement effective period Registration Statement Effective Period Payments Of Stock Issuance Costs Payment of stock issue costs Payment of stock issue costs Deferred Costs Capitalized deferred costs Capitalized deferred costs Deferred Financing Costs Amortization Period Deferred financings costs, amortization period Deferred financings costs, amortization period Deferred Financing Costs Amortization Period Amortization Of Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Debt Instrument Face Amount Convertible Note issued Convertible Note issued Debt Instrument Default Rate Convertible Note default interest rate Convertible Note default interest rate Debt Instrument Default Rate Deferred Finance Costs Net Capitalized deferred financings costs Capitalized deferred financings costs Payments For Fees Payment of legal fees Payment of legal fees Payment Of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs Payment for financing and issue cost Payment for financing and issue cost Proceeds From Shortterm Convertible Note Proceeds from convertible notes payable Proceeds from convertible notes payable Proceeds from Short-term Convertible Note Debt Instrument Convertible Beneficial Conversion Feature Fair market value of the conversion feature Fair market value of the conversion feature Disclosure Black Scholes Pricing Model Assumptions Used To Calculate Fair Market Value Of Conversion Feature Of Convertible Promissory Note [Abstract] Disclosure - Black-Scholes Pricing Model Assumptions Used to Calculate Fair Market Value of Conversion Feature of Convertible Promissory Note [Abstract] Disclosure - Black-Scholes Pricing Model 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