Property, Plant, and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 4,200	$ 1,200
Property, plant and equipment, gross	259,316		$ 248,511
Interest expense capitalized	0	$ 500
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	82,780		72,717
Construction in progress accrual	13,300
Construction in progress | Gevo
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	28,900		25,900
Construction in progress | Agri-Energy
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	11,400		11,400
Construction in progress | NW Lowa RNG
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,600		1,000
Construction in progress | NZ1
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 40,900		$ 34,400