Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 256	$ 2,513	$ 9,700	$ 104,780
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2022 and 2021	(3,873)	(2,150)	(7,095)	(2,772)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(306)	0	(306)	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	(3,923)	363	2,299	102,008
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	22	0	43	(306)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ (3,901)	$ 363	$ 2,342	$ 101,702