Property, Plant, and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 1,300	$ 1,200	$ 3,600	$ 3,600
Property, plant and equipment, gross	234,105		234,105		$ 203,000
Cash paid for interest capitalized to construction in progress			1,200	$ 0
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Construction in progress accrual			9,200
Property, plant and equipment, gross	56,713		56,713		88,990
Construction in progress | Gevo
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	300		300		400
Construction in progress | Agri-Energy
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	12,000		12,000		9,100
Construction in progress | NW Lowa RNG
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,100		2,100		56,900
Construction in progress | NZ1
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 42,300		$ 42,300		$ 22,500