| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 03, 2021 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 3, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Evolve Transition Infrastructure LP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33147 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 11-3742489 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 2400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 783-8000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Units representing limited partner interests |
| Trading Symbol | SNMP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001362705 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
