Derivatives
Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Corporate and other
Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Non-cash settlement of warrant liabilities
Noncash Or Part Noncash Settlement Of Warrant Liabilities
Noncash Or Part Noncash Settlement Of Warrant Liabilities
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Realized derivative gain (loss)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Held for Trading Purposes, Net
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Unvested stock and stock units
Unvested Stock [Member]
Information pertaining to unvested stock.
Number of liquefaction trains under development
Number Of Liquefaction Trains Under Development
Number Of Liquefaction Trains Under Development
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
CD Credit Facility
CD Credit Facility [Member]
Represents CD Credit Facility.
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Award vesting period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, granted in period, fair value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Granted in Period, Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Granted in Period, Fair Value
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Net Loss Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating lease liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Lease Liability
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Warrant, Tranche B
Warrant, Tranche B [Member]
Warrant, Tranche B
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Other
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Cost
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Segments
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Number of consecutive renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number Of Consecutive Renewal Term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number Of Consecutive Renewal Term
Other non-current assets
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Leases [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Number of additional payments
Paid-In Kind Interest, Elected, Number Of Additional Interest Payments
Paid-In Kind Interest, Elected, Number Of Additional Interest Payments
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Lease Liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Lease Liabilities
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
6.72% Senior Secured Loans due 2033
6.72% Senior Secured Loans [Member]
6.72% Senior Secured Loans
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Costs associated with repayment of debt
Costs Associated With Repayments Of Debt
Costs Associated With Repayments Of Debt
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Liquefied natural gas export authorized, mass
Liquefied Natural Gas Export Authorized, Mass
Liquefied Natural Gas Export Authorized, Mass
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Warrants purchased (in shares)
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total potentially dilutive common shares (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Lease expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per Consolidated Balance Sheet
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Acquisition of other non-current assets
Payments To Acquire Other Noncurrent Assets
The amount of investing activities regarding other non-current assets.
Total unrecognized compensation costs
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Current assets:
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Total interest cost
Interest Costs Incurred
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Treasury stock, common (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Debt instrument, covenant, historical debt service coverage ratio, minimum
Debt Instrument Covenant, Historical Debt Service Coverage Ratio, Minimum
Requirement for minimum historical debt service coverage ratio under debt instrument.
Stock Options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Weighted average grant date fair value, Vested (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Depreciation
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Receipt of equity commitments
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock warrants
Warrant [Member]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Interest rate on outstanding balance
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Days used to determine VWAP
Number Of Days Used To Determine Volume Weighted Average Trading Price
Number Of Days Used To Determine Volume Weighted Average Trading Price
Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Property, plant and equipment, net
Total property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Repayment of debt
Repayments of Debt
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Non-controlling interest
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Exercisable (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Common stock, par or stated value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Development expense
Research and Development Expense
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Deferred financing fees
Deferred financing fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Subsidiary deconsolidation due to sale
Equity, Decrease From Deconsolidation
Equity, Decrease From Deconsolidation
12.00% Corporate Credit Agreement due 2030
12.00% Corporate Credit Agreement [Member]
12.00% Corporate Credit Agreement
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Derivative liability
Derivative Liability
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Exercises (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
CD Senior Working Capital Facility
CD Senior Working Capital Facility [Member]
Represents CD Senior Working Capital Facility.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Accruals for acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Accrued Liabilities, Acquisition Of Property, Plant And Equipment
Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred, included in accrued liabilities.
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative, maximum notional amount, increase (decrease)
Derivative, Notional Amount, Increase (Decrease)
Derivative, Notional Amount, Increase (Decrease)
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Liquefaction Train Number Five
Liquefaction Train Five [Member]
Liquefaction Train Five
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Total stockholders' equity
Total stockholders' equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Treasury stock: 3.1 million and 2.2 million respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Proceeds from debt issuance
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivatives
Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Current
Letters of credit issued
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Total
Long-Term Debt
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Debt instrument, covenant, minimum percentage of projected principal amount outstanding be hedged
Debt Instrument Covenant, Minimum Percentage Of Projected Principal Amount Outstanding Be Hedged
Represents minimum percentage of projected principal amount outstanding to be hedged required by debt instrument.
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Assets
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Expected dividend yield
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Current
Document Type
Document Type
Commitment fees on undrawn balance
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative gain (loss), net
Derivative (gain) loss
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Interest per contractual rate
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Auditor Information [Abstract]
Auditor Information
Risk-free rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 0.5 million authorized after designation of the convertible preferred stock: none outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Accounts payable
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Cost, Gross, Noncurrent
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Discount to present value
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
PEO Name
PEO Name
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Liquefaction Train Number Four
Liquefaction Train Four [Member]
Liquefaction Train Four
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
All Award Types
Award Type [Domain]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Total accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Debt instrument, prepayment penalty percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Net loss per common share - diluted (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Periodic Reduction
Name
Measure Name
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Exercise of common stock warrants
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Warrants Exercised
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Net income (loss) attributable to NextDecade Corporation
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other income (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Warrants issued in connection with debt
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued
Total unrecognized compensation costs, period for recognition
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Corporate Credit Agreement
Corporate Credit Agreement [Member]
Corporate Credit Agreement
Product Information [Line Items]
Product Information [Line Items]
Total other income (expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Variable Interest Entity, Measure of Activity [Abstract]
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Effective tax rate as reported
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Total operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating
Officers' compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Employee compensation expense
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Additional paid-in-capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of liquefaction trains
Number Of Liquefaction Trains
Number Of Liquefaction Trains
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Accrued liabilities for debt and equity issuance costs
Accrued Liabilities, Debt And Equity Issuance Costs
The amount of liabilities accrued for debt and equity issuance costs.
Noncash right-of-use assets recorded for new operating lease liabilities during the period
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Debt and equity issuance costs
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Warrant, Tranche A
Warrant, Tranche A [Member]
Warrant, Tranche A
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 480.0 million authorized: 260.2 million and 256.5 million outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Fortified (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expected term (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Senior Secured Loans
Senior Secured Loans [Member]
Represents senior secured loans.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in usd per share)
Weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
7.11% Senior Secured Loans due 2047
7.11% Senior Secured Loans [Member]
7.11% Senior Secured Loans
Weighted Average Fixed Interest Rate Paid
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Rio Grande LNG Facility under construction
Oil and Gas Properties [Member]
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Volume weighted average trading price threshold, minimum
Volume Weighted Average Trading Price Threshold, Minimum
Volume Weighted Average Trading Price Threshold, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in usd per share)
Outstanding, ending balance (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
U.S. federal statutory rate, beginning of year
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Non-cash issuance of the Warrants and associated discount to the Corporate Credit Agreement
Non-Cash Issuance Warrants And Associated Discount To Credit Agreement
Non-Cash Issuance Warrants And Associated Discount To Credit Agreement
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Total debt
Carrying Amount
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Other interest costs
Interest Expense, Other
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Net Loss Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Less: preferred stock dividends
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Senior Secured Notes
Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Represents senior secured notes
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
PEO
PEO [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Other (expense) income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Percentage of payments eligible to be paid-in kind
Percentage Of Payments Eligible To Be Paid-In Kind
Percentage Of Payments Eligible To Be Paid-In Kind
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Warrant, Tranche [Domain]
Warrant, Tranche [Domain]
Warrant, Tranche [Domain]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Less: valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Senior Secured Notes and Loans
Senior Secured Notes and Loans [Member]
Represents senior secured notes and loans.
Expected volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Concentrations of Cash and Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Stockholders' Equity
Equity [Text Block]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
CD Credit Facility and TCF Credit Facility
CD Credit Facility and TCF Credit Facility [Member]
Represents CD Credit Facility and TCF Credit Facility.
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred stock, par or stated value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Rio Grande Liquefied Natural Gas Facility
Rio Grande Liquefied Natural Gas Facility [Member]
Rio Grande Liquefied Natural Gas Facility
Share-based compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Service Based Restricted Stock
Service Based Restricted Stock Member [Member]
Service Based Restricted Stock Member
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling after Year Five
Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) and Non-Controlling Interests
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Current liabilities:
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Loss on common stock warrant liabilities
Gain (Loss) On Common Stock Warrant Liabilities
The amount of gain (loss) recognized on revaluation of warrants.
Accounts payable for acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Accounts Payable, Acquisition Of Property, Plant And Equipment
Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred, included in accounts payable.
TCF Credit Facility
TCF Credit Facility [Member]
Represents TCF Credit Facility.
Interest payments classified as operating activities
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Schedule of Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Derivative settlements
Net Cash Provided By Settlement Of Derivative Instruments
The cash inflow provided by derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as operating activities.
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock dividends
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends in Excess of Retained Earnings
Available commitment
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Shares repurchased related to share-based compensation
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Stock Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt, net
Total
Debt, net
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Grant date fair value (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Warrant, Tranche [Axis]
Warrant, Tranche [Axis]
Warrant, Tranche
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Corporate fixed asset retirements
Settlement of Asset Retirement Obligations Through Noncash Payments, Amount
Reclassification from other non-current assets to property, plant and equipment
Reclassification From Other Non-Current Assets To Property, Plant And Equipment
Reclassification From Other Non-Current Assets To Property, Plant And Equipment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Debt
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Weighted average discount rate - percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
6.58% Senior Secured Notes due 2047
6.58% Senior Secured Notes [Member]
6.58% Senior Secured Notes
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Performance Based Restricted Stock
Performance Shares [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Estimated Fair Value
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flows
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of liquefaction trains authorized
Number Of Liquefaction Trains Authorized
Number Of Liquefaction Trains Authorized
Issuance of common stock, net
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Derivative liability
Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Document Financial Statement Error Correction
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforwards and credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss And Tax Credit Carryforwards
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Paid-in-kind dividends on convertible preferred stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Paid-in-kind
Reclassification from other non-current assets to operating lease right-of-use assets
Reclassification From Other Non-Current Assets To Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets
Reclassification From Other Non-Current Assets To Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets
Weighted average grant date fair value, Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Loss on debt extinguishment
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Stock Options
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net loss per common share - basic (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Proceeds from sale of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Operating cash flows for amounts paid included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Nature of Operation, Product Information, Concentration of Risk [Table]
Nature of Operation, Product Information, Concentration of Risk [Table]
Investment in Intermediate Holdings
Deferred Tax Assets, Investments
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
2025 - 2029
Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments Of Principal In Rolling Year One Through Five
Long-Term Debt, Maturities, Repayments Of Principal In Rolling Year One Through Five
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Total assets
Assets
Total Credit Facilities
Outstanding balance
Long-Term Line of Credit
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Sale of equity in Intermediate Holdings
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13 )
Commitments and Contingencies
Share-based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
6.67% Senior Secured Notes due 2033
6.67% Senior Secured Notes [Member]
6.67% Senior Secured Notes
Background and Basis of Presentation
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Exercise price (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Revenues
Revenues
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Share-based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Preferred stock dividends
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Number of tranches
Warrant, Number Of Tranches
Warrant, Number Of Tranches
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Share-based payment arrangement, expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Net income (loss) attributable to NextDecade Corporation
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Preferred stock conversion
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Options granted, exercise price (in usd per share)
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Debt instrument, covenant, repurchase price, percentage
Debt Instrument, Covenant Repurchase Price Percentage
Represents repurchase price to repurchasing debt as a percentage under debt instrument.
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Extinguishment of debt, amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Shares repurchased related to share-based compensation
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Term of contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Weighted average remaining lease term - years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Rio Grande
Rio Grande [Member]
Information pertaining to Rio Grande.
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Receipt of equity commitments
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
6.85% Senior Secured Notes due 2047
6.85% Senior Secured Notes [Member]
6.85% Senior Secured Notes
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Total undiscounted lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Share-based compensation outstanding (in shares)
Non-vested, beginning balance (in shares)
Non-vested, ending balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Non-controlling interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Rio Grande LNG Facility costs
Business Acquisition, Deferred Transaction Costs, Current
The amount of transaction costs deferred under business acquisition.
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Warrants and rights outstanding
Warrants and Rights Outstanding
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Sale of Stock, Type [Table]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Sale of Stock, Type [Table]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Warrants
Warrants, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warrants, Policy
Non-controlling interests
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name