Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of taxes of $0 in 2020, $0 in 2019, and $0 in 2018	$ 2,386	$ (188)	$ (10,084)
Comprehensive loss	(96,547)	(160,688)	(94,324)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	47,673	12,755	24,811
Comprehensive loss attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ (48,874)	$ (147,933)	$ (69,513)