Long-Lived Asset Impairment (Details) hp in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) CompressorUnit hp	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) CompressorUnit hp	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) CompressorUnit hp	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) CompressorUnit hp
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used
Impairment recorded on idle compressor units retired from the active fleet (in dollars)	$ 55,210	$ 8,632	$ 61,405	$ 11,724
Idle Compressor Units
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used
Idle compressor units retired from the active fleet (compressors) \| CompressorUnit	450	160	535	180
Horsepower of idle compressor units retired from the active fleet (horsepower) \| hp	184	41	207	56
Impairment recorded on idle compressor units retired from the active fleet (in dollars)	$ 55,210	$ 8,632	$ 61,405	$ 11,724

The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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