Compressco Partners, L.P. Initial Public Offering (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 20, 2011
Compressco Partners IPO date	Jun. 20, 2011
No. of units issued to noncontrolling holders at IPO				2,670,000
Gross proceeds from IPO of units	$ 53.4
Units subject to underwriters' option				400,500
Percentage interest of parent				83.20%
General partner interest				2.00%
No. of common units issued to parent in connection with IPO				6,427,257
Percentage of interest represented by common units issued to parent in connection with IPO				40.60%
No. of subordinated units issued to parent in connection with IPO				6,273,970
Percentage of interest represented by subordinated units issued to parent in connection with IPO				39.60%
No. of restricted units issued under incentive plan in connection with IPO				157,870
Percentage of interest represented by restricted units issued under incentive plan in connection with IPO				1.00%
Per unit offering price				$ 20
Amount of proceeds used to repay debt				32.2
Amount of proceeds used to pay offering expenses				11.2
Amount of proceeds used to reimburse parent				$ 8.0
Percentage interest of noncontrolling holders		17.70%	17.20%	17.30%