Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (6,780)	$ (36,967)	$ 102,267	$ (47,343)
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2021 and 2020	2,157	1,095	(622)	(5,372)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(4,623)	(35,872)	101,645	(52,715)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	27	15,597	(306)	24,651
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ (4,596)	$ (20,275)	$ 101,339	$ (28,064)