Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 915	$ 6,033
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2024 and 2023	(1,634)	1,421
Unrealized gain on investment in CarbonFree	237	121
Comprehensive income (loss)	(482)	7,575
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	7
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ (482)	$ 7,582