Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (2,998)	$ 5,420	$ 5,557	$ 29,650
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2024 and 2023	3,358	(2,750)	(235)	(284)
Unrealized gain on investment in CarbonFree	556	146	788	474
Comprehensive income	916	2,816	6,110	29,840
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	3	25
Comprehensive income attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 916	$ 2,816	$ 6,113	$ 29,865