Equity-Based Compensation (Details 1)	Dec. 31, 2012
TETRA 2011 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Options authorized by plan [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares authorized for issuance	2,200,000
TETRA 2007 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Options authorized by plan [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares authorized for issuance	5,590,000
TETRA 2006 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]
Options authorized by plan [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares authorized for issuance	1,300,000
Compressco Partners Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Options authorized by plan [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares authorized for issuance	1,537,122