Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 109,047	$ (10,376)
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2021 and 2020		(6,467)
Comprehensive income	106,268	(16,843)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(333)	9,054
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 105,935	$ (7,789)