Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Common Stock Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Deferred Offering Costs Deferred equity issuance costs Available-for-sale Securities, Current Investments Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total prepaid expenses and other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net Total property, plant and equipment, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Current Share-based compensation liability Amount of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include, but not limited to, taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities Total accrued liabilities and other current liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent Non-current compensation liabilities Deferred Compensation Share-based Arrangements, Liability, Classified, Noncurrent Non-current share-based compensation liability Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders’ equity Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 1.0 million shares authorized, none issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock Additional Paid in Capital Additional paid-in-capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Total stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Balance at the end of the period (in shares) Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares) Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss Operations Revenues Revenues Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating Expenses General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses The amount of lease expenses incurred for land under option agreement. Land Under Option Agreements, Lease Expenses Land option and lease expenses Depreciation Depreciation expense Depreciation Asset Impairment Charges Impairment loss on capital projects Impairment loss on capital projects Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Total operating loss Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expense) Interest Income (Expense) Nonoperating, Net Interest income, net Other Nonoperating Expense Other expense Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net loss Net loss Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share Net loss per common share - basic and diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Comprehensive Loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive loss: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Change in fair value of investments Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive loss Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (decrease) in equity Equity impact of the value of Pre-merger equity issuance during the period Stock Issued During Period Value Pre Merger Equity Issuance Pre-merger equity issuance Number of shares of pre-merger equity issuance made during the period. Stock Issued During Period Share Pre Merger Equity Issuance Pre-merger equity issuance (in shares) Equity impact of the value of reverse recapitalization during the period Stock Issued During Period Value Reverse Recapitalization Reverse recapitalization Number of reverse recapitalization issued during the period. Stock Issued During Period Share Reverse Recapitalization Reverse recapitalization (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Issuance of common stock Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Issuance of common stock (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs Equity issuance costs Dividends Dividend Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Share-based compensation Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive loss Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Operating activities: Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities Share-based Compensation Share-based compensation expense Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other currents assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses and other liabilities incurred but not yet paid. Increase Decrease In Accrued expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisition of property, plant and equipment The cash outflow associated with the issuance of notes receivable. Payments For Issuance Of Notes Receivable Issuance of note receivable Proceeds from Sale and Collection of Notes Receivable Repayment of note receivable The cash inflow associated with the reverse recapitalization during the period. Cash Received from Reverse Recapitalization Cash received in reverse recapitalization Payments to Acquire Investments Investments Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Financing activities: Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity Proceeds from equity issuances Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Equity issuance costs Payments of Dividends Dividends paid Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of year Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of year Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Non-cash investing activities: Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred, included in accounts payable. Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Included In Accounts Payable Accounts payable for acquisition of property, plant and equipment Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred, included in accrued liabilities. Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Included In Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities for acquisition of property, plant and equipment Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Balances per Consolidated Balance Sheets: Restricted Cash Restricted cash Background and Basis of Presentation Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Background and Basis of Presentation Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Merger Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Merger Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets The entire disclosure for prepaid expenses and other current assets. Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets [Text Block] Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Investment Securities Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Investment Securities Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders’ Equity Net Loss Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net Loss Per Share Share-based Compensation. Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Share-based Compensation Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentrations of Credit Risk Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted cash Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investment Securities Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net Loss Per Share Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-based Compensation Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Represents information pertaining to the emerging growth company policy. Emerging Growth Policy [Policy Text Block] Emerging Growth Company Tabular disclosure of the carrying amounts of prepaid expenses and other current assets. Schedule of Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Schedule of investment securities which are classified as available for sale Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of property, plant and equipment Tabular disclosure of accrued expenses and other current liabilities. Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Schedule of share-based compensation Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Summary of changes in restricted stock outstanding Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of deferred tax assets and liabilities Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future annual minimum lease payments Tabular disclosure of changes in accounting principles, note yet adopted of new accounting pronouncements. Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted [Table Text Block] Schedule of recent accounting standards not yet adopted Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Schedule of recent accounting standards that were adopted Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies Organization and Nature of Operations Represents the length of pipeline to supply gas. Length of Pipeline to Supply Gas Length of pipeline to supply gas Area of Land Area available for lease Area of land leased (in square feet) Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Merger Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Number of shares issued on acquisition Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Ownership interest as a percentage Number of additional shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity based upon milestones to be achieved. Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued Or Issuable Number Of Additional Shares Issued Number of additional shares issued Represents the milestone achievement minimum volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum for additional shares to be granted as a result of a business combination. Business Combination Milestone Minimum Volume Of Liquefied Natural Gas Per Annum Milestone 2- LNG minimum amount per annum (in tons) This element represents the amount released from escrow from a business combination, which will be used for development activities. Business Combination, Escrow Released To Fund Development Activities Released escrow to fund development activities Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for Rio Grande LNG site option that provides economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Prepaid Rio Grande LNG Site Option Rio Grande LNG site option Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for short-term security deposits that provides economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Prepaid Short-term Security Deposits Short-term security deposits Amount of prepaid Galveston Bay leases. Prepaid Galveston Bay Leases Galveston Bay Leases Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for Rio Bravo Pipeline options that provides economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Prepaid Rio Bravo Pipeline Options Rio Bravo Pipeline options Prepaid Insurance Prepaid insurance Other Assets, Current Other The amount of expense relating to Rio Grande LNG site option. Rio Grande Lng Site Option Expense Lease option expense relating to Rio Grande LNG site option Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Investment Securities Represents target allocation of investments in mutual funds. Investment Target Allocation Percentage Target investment allocation (as a percent) Represents the percentage of investment holdings that are grade rated. Percentage Of Investment Holdings Grade Rated Investment holdings grade rated (as a percent) Represents maturity period of mutual funds. Maturity Period of Mutual Funds Maturity period of mutual funds Represents the percentage of holdings that are non-investment grade rated. Percentage Of Holdings Non Investment Grade Rated Non-investment grade rated holdings (as a percent) Available-for-sale Securities Fair value Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis Cost Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less: accumulated depreciation