Net Loss Incurred by Gevo Development (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	106 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net loss from operation	$ (11,972)	$ (18,370)	$ (274,710)
Gevo Development
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net loss from operation	$ (5,538)	$ (3,490)	$ (44,400)

Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period).

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 260

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 11

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7655603&loc=d3e1377-109256

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