Transactions with Related Parties - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) member	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Limited partner \| USA Compression Partners, LP \| Energy Transfer
Transactions with Related Parties
Ownership interest (as a percent)	46.00%
General partner \| USA Compression GP, LLC \| Energy Transfer
Transactions with Related Parties
Ownership interest (as a percent)	100.00%
Entities affiliated with Energy Transfer
Transactions with Related Parties
Accounts receivable from related party \| $	$ 0	$ 52
EIG Management Company, LLC
Transactions with Related Parties
Right to designate number of members of the Board \| member	1
Outstanding common units held by preferred units for right to designate a member of the Board (as a percent)	5.00%

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