| Cover | May 21, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 21, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-41395 |
| Entity Registrant Name | BRIGHT GREEN CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001886799 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-4600841 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1033 George Hanosh Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Grants |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NM |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 87020 |
| City Area Code | (833) |
| Local Phone Number | 658-1799 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | BGXX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
