Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 6,033	$ 7,719
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2023 and 2022	1,421	192
Unrealized gain on investment in CarbonFree	121	0
Comprehensive income	7,575	7,911
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	7	1
Comprehensive income attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 7,582	$ 7,912