Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 2,513	$ (21,598)	$ 104,780	$ (68,941)
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2021 and 2020	(2,150)	2,874	(2,772)	(2,498)
Comprehensive income (loss)	363	(18,724)	102,008	(71,439)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	8,229	(306)	32,880
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 363	$ (10,495)	$ 101,702	$ (38,559)