Property, Plant, and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 3,100	$ 5,200	$ 11,000	$ 13,300
Depreciation expense recorded into inventory	1,200	1,100	3,700	3,000
Depreciation Expense From Sale Of Inventory	600	$ 1,600	3,200	$ 4,600
Total property, plant and equipment	317,460		317,460		$ 297,878
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment	147,836		147,836		114,332
Construction in progress | Gevo
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment	131,000		131,000		98,200
Construction in progress | Agri-Energy
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment	16,000		16,000		15,500
Construction in progress | NW Lowa RNG
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 800		$ 800		$ 600