Property, Plant, and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 1,200	$ 1,200	$ 2,300	$ 2,400
Property, plant and equipment, gross	242,250		242,250		$ 203,000
Cash paid for interest capitalized to construction in progress			752	$ 0
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Construction in progress accrual			11,500
Property, plant and equipment, gross	128,080		128,080		88,990
Construction in progress | Gevo
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	800		800		400
Construction in progress | Agri-Energy
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	13,400		13,400		9,100
Construction in progress | NW Lowa RNG
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	75,500		75,500		56,900
Construction in progress | Net Zero
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 38,400		$ 38,400		$ 22,500