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Investments in Joint Ventures - Intrexon Energy Partners - Additional Information (Details)
1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2016
USD ($)
board_seat
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]      
Investment   $ 22,714,000 $ 9,977,000
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC      
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]      
Membership interest 50.00%    
Maximum additional capital contribution committed $ 25,000,000    
Additional capital contributions committed, remaining commitment   $ 14,378,000  
Number of board members designated by the Company | board_seat   2  
Number of board members not designated by the Company | board_seat   3  
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Other Accrued Liabilities      
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]      
Investment   $ (483,000) $ (1,270,000)
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Investors      
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]      
Membership interest 50.00%    
Capital contributions $ 25,000,000    
Maximum additional capital contribution committed 25,000,000    
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Upfront and Milestone Payments | Upfront      
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]      
Collaborative arrangement consideration received, value $ 25,000,000