Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 7,719	$ 109,047
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2022 and 2021	192	(2,779)
Comprehensive income	7,911	106,268
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	1	(333)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 7,912	$ 105,935