Property, Plant, and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 3,700	$ 1,200	$ 7,900	$ 2,300
Property, plant and equipment, gross	278,066		278,066		$ 248,511
Interest expense capitalized			0	$ 800
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	98,999		98,999		72,717
Construction in progress accrual			12,900
Construction in progress | Gevo
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	33,500		33,500		25,900
Construction in progress | Agri-Energy
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	11,400		11,400		11,400
Construction in progress | NW Lowa RNG
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,000		2,000		1,000
Construction in progress | NZ1
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 52,000		$ 52,000		$ 34,400