Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (10,376)	$ (19,100)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 in 2019 and 2018	(6,467)	(406)
Comprehensive income	(16,843)	(19,506)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	9,054	8,086
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ (7,789)	$ (11,420)