Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (36,967)	$ (8,546)	$ (47,343)	$ (27,646)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 in 2019 and 2018	1,095	848	(5,372)	442
Comprehensive income	(35,872)	(7,698)	(52,715)	(27,204)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	15,597	1,550	24,651	9,636
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ (20,275)	$ (6,148)	$ (28,064)	$ (17,568)