Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 18,197	$ 1,725	$ 24,230	$ 9,444
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2023 and 2022	1,045	(3,414)	2,466	(3,222)
Unrealized gain on investment in CarbonFree	207	0	328	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	19,449	(1,689)	27,024	6,222
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	18	20	25	21
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 19,467	$ (1,669)	$ 27,049	$ 6,243