Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 5,420	$ 256	$ 29,650	$ 9,700
Foreign currency translation adjustment from continuing operations, net of taxes of $0 in 2023 and 2022	(2,750)	(3,873)	(284)	(7,095)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in CarbonFree	146	(306)	474	(306)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,816	(3,923)	29,840	2,299
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	22	25	43
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TETRA stockholders	$ 2,816	$ (3,901)	$ 29,865	$ 2,342