Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (3,463)	$ (1,038)	$ (4,513)	$ (1,597)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	84	0	(535)	0
Total comprehensive loss	(3,379)	(1,038)	(5,048)	(1,597)
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	28	0	207
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Stabilis Energy, Inc.	$ (3,379)	$ (1,066)	$ (5,048)	$ (1,804)