Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (2,133)	$ (3,355)	$ (6,646)	$ (4,952)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	424	(530)	(111)	(530)
Total comprehensive loss	(1,709)	(3,885)	(6,757)	(5,482)
Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	207
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Stabilis Solutions, Inc.	$ (1,709)	$ (3,885)	$ (6,757)	$ (5,689)