Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (25,263)	$ 55,772	$ (60,299)	$ 256
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, as appropriate:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,737)	1,953	(4,199)	608
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	(2,737)	1,953	(4,199)	608
Comprehensive net income (loss)	(28,000)	57,725	(64,498)	864
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(79)	297	(57)	549
Comprehensive net income (loss) attributable to ION	$ (28,079)	$ 58,022	$ (64,555)	$ 1,413