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LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Loss per Share [Line Items]    
Net loss attributable to Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. $ (1,207) $ (1,247)
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 22,070,453 14,808,300
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 22,070,453 14,808,300
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.05) $ (0.08)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.05) $ (0.08)
Class A Common Stock    
Loss per Share [Line Items]    
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 22,070,453 14,808,300
Dilutive effect of share-based awards (in shares) 0 0
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 22,070,453 14,808,300
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.05) $ (0.08)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.05) $ (0.08)