Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1,725	$ (6,780)	$ 9,444	$ 102,267
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2022 and 2021	(3,414)	2,157	(3,222)	(622)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(1,689)	(4,623)	6,222	101,645
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	20	27	21	(306)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ (1,669)	$ (4,596)	$ 6,243	$ 101,339