Revenues - Contract Balances (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Current Contract Assets
Beginning balance	$ 28,238
Additions to unbilled accounts receivable	19,460
Unbilled accounts receivable recognized in trade receivables	(20,494)
Decrease on revaluation on currency	(109)
Ending balance	27,095
Current Contract Liabilities
Beginning balance	3,198
Increases due to consideration received	7,089
Decrease on revaluation on currency	(1)
Reclassification from long-term to short-term	1,344
Reclassification to revenue as a result of performance obligations satisfied	(8,305)
Additions due to LanzaJet sublicense	2,687
Ending balance	6,012
Non-current Contract Liabilities
Beginning balance	8,233
Decrease on revaluation on currency	(162)
Reclassification from long-term to short-term	(1,344)
Additions due to LanzaJet sublicense	1,343
Ending balance	$ 8,070

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Contract With Customer, Asset, Current, Reclassified To Receivable

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Contract With Customer, Liability, Current

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Contract With Customer, Liability, Current, Reclassification From Noncurrent

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Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of right to consideration in exchange for good or service transferred to customer when right is conditioned on something other than passage of time, classified as current.

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