Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (1,050)	$ (559)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(619)	0
Total comprehensive loss	(1,669)	(559)
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	179
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Stabilis Energy, Inc.	$ (1,669)	$ (738)