Archrock (AROC) 10-K 23 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 16, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Archrock, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,389,050
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 395,703,783
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		70,538,951
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,134	$ 1,563
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,864 and $3,343, respectively	111,746	147,786
Inventory	93,801	129,411
Other current assets	6,081	6,123
Current assets associated with discontinued operations	923	420
Total current assets	215,685	285,303
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,079,099	2,267,788
Intangible and other assets, net	99,921	120,889
Long-term assets associated with discontinued operations	20,074	21,200
Total assets	2,414,779	2,695,180
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, trade	32,529	52,430
Accrued liabilities	69,639	80,053
Deferred revenue	3,451	2,201
Current liabilities associated with discontinued operations	909	420
Total current liabilities	106,528	135,104
Long-term debt	1,441,724	1,576,882
Deferred income taxes	167,114	178,566
Other long-term liabilities	7,910	11,655
Long-term liabilities associated with discontinued operations	6,575	5,714
Total liabilities	1,729,851	1,907,921
Commitments and contingencies (Note 21)
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; zero issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 76,162,279 and 75,014,308 shares issued, respectively	762	750
Additional paid-in capital	3,021,040	2,944,897
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,678)	(1,570)
Accumulated deficit	(2,227,214)	(2,137,738)
Treasury stock — 5,626,074 and 5,383,970 common shares, at cost, respectively	(73,944)	(72,429)
Total Archrock stockholders’ equity	718,966	733,910
Noncontrolling interest	(34,038)	53,349
Total equity	684,928	787,259
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,414,779	$ 2,695,180

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance (in dollars)	$ 1,864	$ 3,343
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	250,000,000	250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	76,162,279	75,014,308
Treasury stock, common shares	5,626,074	5,383,970

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 807,069,000	$ 998,108,000	$ 959,153,000
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense):
Selling, general and administrative	114,470,000	131,919,000	132,651,000
Depreciation and amortization	208,986,000	229,127,000	212,268,000
Long-lived asset impairment	87,435,000	124,979,000	42,828,000
Restatement Charges	13,470,000	0	0
Restructuring and other charges	16,901,000	4,745,000	5,394,000
Goodwill impairment	0	3,738,000	0
Interest expense	83,899,000	107,617,000	112,273,000
Debt extinguishment costs	0	9,201,000	0
Other income, net	(8,590,000)	(2,079,000)	(5,475,000)
Total costs and expenses	896,490,000	1,104,293,000	1,004,332,000
Loss before income taxes	(89,421,000)	(106,185,000)	(45,179,000)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(24,604,000)	53,189,000	(28,066,000)
Loss from continuing operations	(64,817,000)	(159,374,000)	(17,113,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(426,000)	33,677,000	105,774,000
Net income (loss)	(65,243,000)	(125,697,000)	88,661,000
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	10,688,000	(6,852,000)	(27,716,000)
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ (54,555,000)	$ (132,549,000)	$ 60,945,000
Basic income (loss) per common share:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.79)	$ (2.44)	$ (0.68)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per share)	(0.01)	0.50	1.59
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per share)	(0.80)	(1.94)	0.91
Diluted income (loss) per common share:
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per share)	(0.79)	(2.44)	(0.68)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per share)	(0.01)	0.50	1.59
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.80)	$ (1.94)	$ 0.91
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in income (loss) per common share:
Basic (in shares)	68,993	68,433	66,234
Diluted (in shares)	68,993	68,433	66,234
Dividends declared and paid per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.4975	$ 0.6	$ 0.6
Contract Operations
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 647,828,000	$ 781,166,000	$ 729,103,000
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense):
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense)	247,040,000	319,401,000	316,142,000
Aftermarket services
Revenues:
Total revenues	159,241,000	216,942,000	230,050,000
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense):
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense)	$ 132,879,000	$ 175,645,000	$ 188,251,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (65,243)	$ (125,697)	$ 88,661
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Derivative gain (loss), net of reclassifications to earnings	1,373	(3,465)	(3,366)
Adjustments from changes in ownership of Partnership	(469)	(223)	65
Amortization of terminated interest rate swaps	157	1,990	2,944
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	(26,745)	(12,147)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,061	(28,443)	(12,504)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(64,182)	(154,140)	76,157
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	9,519	(5,813)	(26,924)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ (54,663)	$ (159,953)	$ 49,233

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(Loss)	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Deficit	Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,760,909	$ 725	$ 3,769,429	$ 37,546	$ (213,898)	$ (1,984,231)	$ 151,338
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		72,500,773			6,582,068
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Treasury stock purchased, value	(7,044)				$ (7,044)
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)					(172,232)
Options exercised, value	12,819	$ 7	12,812
Options exercised (in shares)		729,685
Cash dividends	(40,319)					(40,319)
Shares issued in employee stock purchase plan, value	1,812		1,812
Shares issued in employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		50,232
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures, value	19,016	$ 5	17,844				1,167
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures, shares		466,011			42,213
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense	6,586		6,586
Net proceeds from the sale of Partnership units, net of tax	125,733		74,521				51,212
Cash distribution to noncontrolling unitholders of the Partnership	(74,856)						(74,856)
Redemption of convertible debt, value	(15,007)	$ 1	(234,219)		$ 219,211
Redemption of convertible debt (in shares)		61,499			6,711,587
Shares acquired from exercise of call options, value	0		89,407		$ (89,407)
Shares acquired from exercise of call options (in shares)					(6,522,301)
Shares issued for exercise of warrants, value	0		(22,606)		$ 22,606
Shares issued for exercise of warrants (in shares)					1,644,214
Comprehensive loss	76,157			(11,712)		60,945	26,924
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2014	1,865,806	$ 738	3,715,586	25,834	$ (68,532)	(1,963,605)	155,785
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		73,808,200			4,963,013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Treasury stock purchased, value	(3,985)				$ (3,985)
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)					(137,994)
Options exercised, value	1,106	$ 1	1,105
Options exercised (in shares)		89,759
Cash dividends	(41,584)					(41,584)
Shares issued in employee stock purchase plan, value	910		910
Shares issued in employee stock purchase plan (in shares)		28,693
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures, value	17,648	$ 11	16,473				1,164
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures, shares		1,087,656			289,335
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense	(478)		(478)
Net proceeds from the sale of Partnership units, net of tax	724		724
Cash distribution to noncontrolling unitholders of the Partnership	(81,779)						(81,779)
Shares issued for exercise of warrants, value	0		(88)		$ 88
Shares issued for exercise of warrants (in shares)					6,372
Comprehensive loss	(124,980)			1,756		(132,549)	5,813
Adjustments from changes in ownership of Partnership	(9,972)		17,662				(27,634)
Spin-off of Exterran Corporation, value	(836,157)		(806,997)	(29,160)
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2015	787,259	$ 750	2,944,897	(1,570)	$ (72,429)	(2,137,738)	53,349
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		75,014,308			5,383,970
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Treasury stock purchased, value	$ (1,515)				$ (1,515)
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)	(184,368)				(184,368)
Cash dividends	$ (34,921)					(34,921)
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures, value	10,699	$ 12	9,446				1,241
Stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures, shares		1,147,971			57,736
Income tax benefit from stock-based compensation expense	(912)		(912)
Cash distribution to noncontrolling unitholders of the Partnership	(52,072)						(52,072)
Comprehensive loss	(64,182)			(108)		(54,555)	(9,519)
Adjustments from changes in ownership of Partnership	(8,573)		18,464				(27,037)
Contribution from Exterran Corporation	49,145		49,145
Balance, value at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 684,928	$ 762	$ 3,021,040	$ (1,678)	$ (73,944)	$ (2,227,214)	$ (34,038)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016		76,162,279			5,626,074

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (65,243,000)	$ (125,697,000)	$ 88,661,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	208,986,000	229,127,000	212,268,000
Long-lived asset impairment	87,435,000	124,979,000	42,828,000
Goodwill impairment	0	3,738,000	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs	6,271,000	6,429,000	5,994,000
Debt extinguishment costs	0	9,201,000	0
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	426,000	(33,677,000)	(105,774,000)
Amortization of debt discount	1,245,000	1,170,000	12,380,000
Provision for doubtful accounts	3,637,000	3,163,000	1,824,000
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment	(5,999,000)	(1,645,000)	(5,645,000)
Loss on non-cash consideration in March 2016 Acquisition	635,000	0	0
Amortization of terminated interest rate swaps	242,000	3,063,000	4,530,000
Interest rate swaps	1,590,000	603,000	397,000
Stock-based compensation expense	8,969,000	10,029,000	8,998,000
Non-cash restructuring charges	2,158,000	2,515,000	4,103,000
Deferred income tax provision	(25,199,000)	49,991,000	(33,586,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable and notes	32,403,000	9,023,000	(37,109,000)
Inventory	32,478,000	16,276,000	29,640,000
Other current assets	5,547,000	1,242,000	(3,801,000)
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(21,885,000)	(626,000)	(606,000)
Deferred revenue	392,000	(2,401,000)	(1,099,000)
Other	(16,000)	15,971,000	(7,986,000)
Net cash provided by continuing operations	274,072,000	322,474,000	216,017,000
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	105,106,000	163,353,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	274,072,000	427,580,000	379,370,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(117,572,000)	(256,142,000)	(383,841,000)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	41,892,000	18,767,000	12,154,000
Payments for business acquisitions	(13,779,000)	0	(494,755,000)
Net cash used in continuing operations	(89,459,000)	(237,375,000)	(866,442,000)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	0	(91,504,000)	(63,409,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(89,459,000)	(328,879,000)	(929,851,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt	536,500,000	1,483,258,000	2,240,299,000
Repayments of long-term debt	(675,000,000)	(1,921,758,000)	(1,727,500,000)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(2,395,000)	(6,100,000)	(6,986,000)
Payments above face value for redemption of convertible debt	0	0	(15,007,000)
Payments above face value for redemption of senior notes	0	(6,346,000)	0
Payments for settlement of interest rate swaps that include financing elements	(3,058,000)	(3,728,000)	(3,793,000)
Net proceeds from the sale of Partnership units	0	1,164,000	169,471,000
Proceeds from stock options exercised	0	1,106,000	12,819,000
Proceeds from stock issued pursuant to our employee stock purchase plan	0	910,000	1,812,000
Purchases of treasury stock	(1,515,000)	(3,985,000)	(7,044,000)
Dividends to Archrock stockholders	(34,921,000)	(41,584,000)	(40,319,000)
Stock-based compensation excess tax benefit	243,000	1,227,000	6,151,000
Contribution from Exterran Corporation	49,176,000	532,578,000	0
Cash distributed to Exterran Corporation	0	(52,479,000)	0
Distributions to noncontrolling partners in the Partnership	(52,072,000)	(81,779,000)	(74,856,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations	(183,042,000)	(97,516,000)	555,047,000
Net cash provided by discontinued operations	0	0	3,434,000
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(183,042,000)	(97,516,000)	558,481,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	(3,925,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents - total operations	1,571,000	1,185,000	4,075,000
Less: Net increase in cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations	0	0	4,168,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,563,000	378,000	471,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,134,000	1,563,000	378,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of capitalized amounts	77,958,000	101,728,000	87,407,000
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	(3,991,000)	2,057,000	521,000
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Accrued capital expenditures	6,274,000	253,000	16,568,000
Non-cash consideration in March 2016 Acquisition	3,165,000	0	0
Partnership units issued in March 2016 Acquisition	1,799,000	0	0
Treasury shares issued for redemption of convertible debt	0	0	219,211,000
Shares acquired from exercise of call options	0	0	(89,407,000)
Treasury shares issued for exercise of warrants	0	88,000	22,606,000
Spin-off of Exterran Corporation	$ 0	$ (29,160,000)	$ 0

Organization and Summary of Sig

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Archrock, Inc., formerly Exterran Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Archrock”, “our”, “we”, or “us”) is a pure play United States of America (“U.S.”) natural gas contract operations services business and the leading provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the oil and natural gas industry throughout the U.S. and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to customers that own compression equipment in the U.S. We operate in two primary business lines: contract operations and aftermarket services. In our contract operations business line, we use our fleet of natural gas compression equipment to provide operations services to our customers. In our aftermarket services business line, we sell parts and components and provide operations, maintenance, overhaul and reconfiguration services to customers who own compression equipment. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Archrock and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. For financial reporting purposes, we consolidate the financial statements of Archrock Partners, L.P. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Partnership”) with those of our own and reflect its operations in our contract operations business segment. We control the Partnership through our ownership of its general partner. Public ownership of the Partnership’s net assets and earnings is presented as a component of noncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements. The borrowings of the Partnership are presented as part of our consolidated debt. However, we do not have any obligation for the payment of interest or repayment of borrowings incurred by the Partnership. Use of Estimates in the Consolidated Financial Statements The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Because of the inherent uncertainties in this process, actual future results could differ from those expected at the reporting date. Management believes that the estimates and assumptions used are reasonable. Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Revenue Recognition Contract operations revenue is recognized when earned, which generally occurs monthly when service is provided under our customer contracts. Aftermarket services revenue is recognized as products are delivered and title is transferred or services are performed for the customer. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We believe that the credit risk in temporary cash investments is limited because our cash is held in accounts with multiple financial institutions. Trade accounts receivable are due from companies of varying size engaged principally in oil and natural gas activities throughout the U.S. We review the financial condition of customers prior to extending credit and generally do not obtain collateral for trade receivables. Payment terms are on a short-term basis and in accordance with industry practice. We consider this credit risk to be limited due to these companies’ financial resources, the nature of products and services we provide and the terms of our contract operations customer service agreements. For additional information regarding concentration of revenue and trade accounts receivable see Note 22 (“Reportable Segments and Geographic Information”). We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from our customers’ inability to make required payments. The determination of the collectability of amounts due from our customers requires us to use estimates and make judgments regarding future events and trends, including monitoring our customers’ payment history and current creditworthiness to determine that collectability is reasonably assured, as well as consideration of the overall business climate in which our customers operate. Inherently, these uncertainties require us to make judgments and estimates regarding our customers’ ability to pay amounts due to us in order to determine the appropriate amount of valuation allowances required for doubtful accounts. We review the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly. We determine the allowance needed based on historical write-off experience and by evaluating significant balances aged greater than 90 days individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , we recorded bad debt expense of $3.6 million , $3.1 million and $1.7 million , respectively. Inventory Inventory consists of parts used for maintenance of natural gas compression equipment. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market using the average-cost method. A reserve is recorded against inventory balances for estimated obsolescence based on specific identification and historical experience. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows: Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets 3 to 30 years Buildings 20 to 35 years Transportation, shop equipment and other 3 to 10 years Major improvements that extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. When property, plant and equipment is sold, retired or otherwise disposed of, the gain or loss is recorded in other (income) expense, net. Computer software Certain costs related to the development or purchase of internal-use software are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, which ranges from three to five years . Costs related to the preliminary project stage and the post-implementation/operation stage of an internal-use computer software development project are expensed as incurred. Long-Lived Assets We review long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangibles that are being amortized, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, including the removal of compressor units from our active fleet, indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss exists when estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. When necessary, an impairment loss is recognized and represents the excess of the asset’s carrying value as compared to its estimated fair value and is charged to the period in which the impairment occurred. Identifiable intangibles are amortized over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Goodwill Goodwill acquired in connection with business combinations represents the excess of consideration over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired. Certain assumptions and estimates are employed in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as in determining the allocation of goodwill to the appropriate reporting unit. We review the carrying value of our goodwill for potential impairment in the fourth quarter of every year, or whenever events or other circumstances indicate that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount. We first assess qualitative factors to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as the basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. We may elect to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test without completing a qualitative assessment. If a two-step process goodwill impairment test is elected or required, the first step is to compare the implied fair value of our reporting unit with its carrying value (including the goodwill). If the implied fair value of the reporting unit is higher than the carrying value, no impairment is deemed to exist and no further testing is required. If, however, the implied fair value of the reporting unit is below the recorded carrying value, then a second step must be performed to determine the goodwill impairment required, if any. We calculate the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognize an impairment loss for that excess amount. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the first step of the goodwill impairment test is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which have a significant impact on the fair value determined. We determined the fair value of our reporting unit using both the expected present value of future cash flows and a market approach. Each approach was weighted 50% in determining our calculated fair value. The present value of future cash flows were estimated using our most recent forecast and the weighted average cost of capital. The market approach uses a market multiple on earnings before interest expense, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense of comparable peer companies. Significant estimates for our reporting unit included in our impairment analysis were our cash flow forecasts, our estimate of the market’s weighted average cost of capital and market multiples. Other (Income) Expense, Net Other (income) expense, net, is primarily comprised of gains and losses from the sale of used assets. Income Taxes We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the consolidated financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies and results of recent operations. In the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with the accounting standard on income taxes under a two-step process whereby (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained based on the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. Hedging and Use of Derivative Instruments We use derivative financial instruments to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with financial activities by managing our exposure to interest rate fluctuations on a portion of our debt obligations. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. We record interest rate swaps on the balance sheet as either derivative assets or derivative liabilities measured at their fair value. The fair value of our derivatives is estimated using a combination of the market and income approach based on forward London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curves. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, to the extent the contracts are effective as hedges until settlement of the underlying hedged transaction. To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, we must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of the transactions. If the necessary correlation ceases to exist or if the anticipated transaction becomes improbable, we would discontinue hedge accounting and apply mark-to-market accounting. Amounts paid or received from interest rate swap agreements are charged or credited to interest expense and matched with the cash flows and interest expense of the debt being hedged, resulting in an adjustment to the effective interest rate. Income (Loss) Attributable to Archrock Common Stockholders Per Common Share Basic income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share is computed using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under the two-class method, basic income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share is determined by dividing income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders after deducting amounts allocated to participating securities, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Participating securities include our unvested restricted stock and certain stock settled restricted stock units that have nonforfeitable rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid. During periods of net loss, no effect is given to participating securities because they do not have a contractual obligation to participate in our losses. Diluted income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding adjusted for the incremental common stock equivalents attributed to outstanding options and warrants to purchase common stock, restricted stock units, stock to be issued pursuant to our employee stock purchase plan and convertible senior notes, unless their effect would be anti-dilutive. The following table summarizes net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders used in the calculation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Loss from continuing operations attributable to Archrock stockholders $ (54,129 ) $ (166,226 ) $ (44,829 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (426 ) 33,677 105,774 Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock shareholders (54,555 ) (132,549 ) 60,945 Less: Net income attributable to participating securities (630 ) (514 ) (495 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ (55,185 ) $ (133,063 ) $ 60,450 The following table shows the potential shares of common stock that were included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average common shares outstanding including participating securities 70,468 69,389 67,175 Less: Weighted average participating securities outstanding (1,475 ) (956 ) (941 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding — used in basic income (loss) per common share 68,993 68,433 66,234 Net dilutive potential common shares issuable: On exercise of options and vesting of restricted stock units * * * On settlement of employee stock purchase plan shares * * * On exercise of warrants ** * * On conversion of 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2014 ** ** * Weighted average common shares outstanding — used in diluted income (loss) per common share 68,993 68,433 66,234 * Excluded from diluted income (loss) per common share as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. ** Not applicable as the debt instrument was not outstanding during the period. There were no adjustments to net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders for the diluted earnings (loss) per common share calculation during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 . The following table shows the potential shares of common stock issuable that were excluded from computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net dilutive potential common shares issuable: On exercise of options where exercise price is greater than average market value for the period 597 572 515 On exercise of options and vesting of restricted stock units 60 214 490 On settlement of employee stock purchase plan shares — — 1 On exercise of warrants — — 10,666 On conversion of 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2014 — — 7,073 Net dilutive potential common shares issuable 657 786 18,745 Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components of comprehensive income (loss) are net income (loss) and all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from transactions with owners. Our accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax, that are designated as cash flow hedges and to the extent the hedge is effective, amortization of terminated interest rate swaps and adjustments related to changes in our ownership of the Partnership. The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax and excluding noncontrolling interest, during the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2015 and 2016 : Derivatives Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), January 1, 2014 $ (1,346 ) $ 38,892 $ 37,546 Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1,295 ) (1) (9,370 ) (10,665 ) (Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,730 (2) (2,777 ) (3) (1,047 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders 435 (12,147 ) (11,712 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), December 31, 2014 $ (911 ) $ 26,745 $ 25,834 Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (2,713 ) (4) 2,415 (298 ) (Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2,054 (5) (29,160 ) (6) (27,106 ) Other comprehensive loss attributable to Archrock stockholders (659 ) (26,745 ) (27,404 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, December 31, 2015 $ (1,570 ) $ — $ (1,570 ) Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1,457 ) (7) — (1,457 ) Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,349 (8) — 1,349 Other comprehensive loss attributable to Archrock stockholders (108 ) — (108 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, December 31, 2016 $ (1,678 ) $ — $ (1,678 ) (1) During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we recognized a loss of $2.0 million and a tax benefit of $0.7 million , in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, related to changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments. (2) During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we reclassified a $2.6 million loss to interest expense and a tax benefit of $0.9 million to provision for (benefit from) income taxes in our consolidated statements of operations from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). (3) During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we reclassified a gain of $2.8 million related to foreign currency translation adjustments to discontinued operations, net of tax in our consolidated statements of operations. This amount represents cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments associated with Exterran Corporation’s contract operations and aftermarket services businesses in Australia, which were sold in December 2014, that previously had been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). (4) During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we recognized a loss of $4.1 million and a tax benefit of $1.4 million , in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, related to changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments. (5) During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we reclassified a $3.2 million loss to interest expense and a tax benefit of $1.1 million to provision for (benefit from) income taxes in our consolidated statements of operations from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). (6) During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we reclassified a gain of $29.2 million related to foreign currency translation adjustments to additional paid in capital, in our consolidated balance sheet. This amount represents cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments associated with the business of Exterran Corporation which were spun-off in November 2015, that previously had been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). See Note 3 (‘Discontinued Operations”) for further discussion of the Spin-Off. (7) During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we recognized a loss of $2.1 million and a tax benefit of $0.6 million , in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, related to changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments. (8) During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we reclassified a $2.0 million loss to interest expense and a tax benefit of $0.7 million to provision for (benefit from) income taxes in our consolidated statements of operations from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Financial Instruments Our financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, payables, interest rate swaps and debt. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the estimated fair values of these financial instruments approximated their carrying amounts as reflected in our consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of our fixed rate debt was estimated based on quoted market yields in inactive markets, which are Level 2 inputs. The fair value of our floating rate debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates offered on loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality, which are Level 3 inputs. See Note 12 (“Fair Value Measurements”) for additional information regarding the fair value hierarchy. The following table summarizes the carrying amount and fair value of our debt as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount (1) Fair Value Carrying Amount (1) Fair Value Fixed rate debt $ 683,577 $ 686,000 $ 680,484 $ 524,000 Floating rate debt 758,147 759,000 896,398 897,000 Total debt $ 1,441,724 $ 1,445,000 $ 1,576,882 $ 1,421,000 (1) Carrying amounts are shown net of unamortized debt discounts and unamortized deferred financing costs. See Note 10 (“Long-Term Debt”) for further details. GAAP requires that all derivative instruments (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recognized in the balance sheet at fair value and that changes in such fair values be recognized in earnings (loss) unless specific hedging criteria are met. Changes in the values of derivatives that meet these hedging criteria will ultimately offset related earnings effects of the hedged item pending recognition in earnings.

Recent Accounting Developments

Recent Accounting Developments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Developments	2. Recent Accounting Developments Accounting Standards Updates Implemented In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 (“Update 2015-03”) that addresses the presentation of debt issuance costs. Update 2015-03 requires an entity to present such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-15 (“Update 2015-15”) which clarifies that the guidance in Update 2015-03 does not apply to line-of-credit arrangements. Per Update 2015-15, line-of-credit arrangements will continue to defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt costs ratably over the term of the arrangement. Upon transition, an entity is required to comply with the applicable disclosures for a change in an accounting principle. Update 2015-03 was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 on a retrospective basis. We adopted Update 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016, which resulted in the reclassification of an $11.6 million asset previously presented in intangibles and other assets, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet to a contra-liability presented in long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. See Note 10 (“Long-Term Debt”) for further details. Accounting Standards Updates Not Yet Implemented In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15 (“Update 2016-15”) which addresses diversity in practice and simplifies several elements of cash flow classification, including how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Update 2016-15 will require adoption on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case it would be required to apply the amendments prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-15 on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (“Update 2016-13”) that changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities and loans, and requires entities to use a new forward-looking expected loss model that will result in the earlier recognition of allowance for losses. Update 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. Entities will apply Update 2016-13 provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-13 on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 (“Update 2016-09”) that simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either debt or equity liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public entities, Update 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (“Update 2016-02”) that establishes a right-of-use model that requires a lessee to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Update 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11 (“Update 2015-11’) that will require an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. For public business entities, this update is effective on a prospective basis for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (“Update 2014-09”) that outlines a single comprehensive model for companies to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes the most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Update 2014-09 also requires disclosures enabling users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Update 2014-09 will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within the reporting period. Early adoption is permitted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-08 (“Update 2016-08”), which clarifies the guidance in Update 2014-09 by providing guidance on recording revenue on a gross basis versus a net basis based on the determination of whether an entity is a principal or an agent when another party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer. In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-10 (“Update 2016-10”), clarifying the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. Also in April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-11 (“Update 2016-11”), rescinding certain paragraphs pertaining to accounting for shipping and handling fees and costs and accounting for consideration given by a vendor to a customer. In May 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-12 (“Update 2016-12”), clarifying implementation guidance on a few narrow areas and adds some practical expedients to the guidance. Each of these subsequent updates has the same effective date as Update 2014-09. The Company is in the process of assessing our customer contracts, identifying contractual provisions that may result in a change in the timing or the amount of revenue recognized in comparison with current guidance, as well as assessing the enhanced disclosure requirements of the new guidance. Under current guidance we generally recognize revenue when service is provided or products are delivered to the customer. Under the proposed requirements, the nature of some of our contractual provisions, may result in a change in the timing of recognition and the need to estimate revenue in some cases. In addition, we are also evaluating expenses that will meet the criteria for capitalization and amortization under the updated guidance. We are still determining the materiality of the impact of these changes on our consolidated financial statements. The impacts noted are not all inclusive of the impacts that adoption of the updates will have on our consolidated financial statements but reflect our current expectations. We anticipate adoption of the updated guidance effective January 1, 2018.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	3. Discontinued Operations Spin-off of Exterran Corporation On November 3, 2015 (the “Distribution Date”), we completed the spin-off (the “Spin-off”) of our international contract operations, international aftermarket services and global fabrication businesses into a standalone public company operating as Exterran Corporation. To effect the Spin-off, we distributed on the Distribution Date, on a pro rata basis, all of the shares of Exterran Corporation common stock to our stockholders as of October 27, 2015 (the “Record Date”). Archrock stockholders received one share of Exterran Corporation common stock for every two shares of our common stock held at the close of business on the Record Date. Upon the completion of the Spin-off, we were renamed “Archrock, Inc.” and, on November 4, 2015, the ticker symbol for our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange was changed to “AROC.” Following the completion of the Spin-off, we and Exterran Corporation are independent, publicly traded companies with separate public ownership, boards of directors and management, and we continue to own and operate the U.S. contract operations and U.S. aftermarket services businesses that we previously owned. Additionally, we continue to hold our interests in the Partnership, which include the sole general partner interest and certain limited partner interests, as well as all of the incentive distribution rights in the Partnership. Effective on the Distribution Date, the Partnership was renamed “Archrock Partners, L.P.,” and, on November 4, 2015, the ticker symbol for its common units on the Nasdaq Global Select Market was changed to “APLP.” Exterran Corporation’s business following the Spin-off has been reported as discontinued operations, net of tax, in our consolidated statement of operations for all periods presented and was previously included in the international contract operations segment, fabrication segment and aftermarket services segment. Following the Spin-off, we no longer operate in the international contract operations or fabrication segments and our operations in the aftermarket services segment are now limited to domestic operations. In order to effect the Spin-off and govern our relationship with Exterran Corporation after the Spin-off, we entered into several agreements with Exterran Corporation on the Distribution Date: • The separation and distribution agreement contains the key provisions relating to the separation of our business from Exterran Corporation’s business. The separation and distribution agreement identifies the assets and rights that were transferred, liabilities that were assumed or retained and contracts and related matters that were assigned to us or Exterran Corporation in the Spin-off and describes how these transfers, assumptions and assignments occurred. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, on the Distribution Date, a subsidiary of Exterran Corporation transferred net proceeds of $532.6 million from borrowings under the Exterran Corporation credit facility to us to allow for the repayment of a portion of our indebtedness. On the Distribution Date, we terminated our former credit facility and repaid all borrowings and accrued and unpaid interest outstanding on the repayment date totaling $326.5 million . Our new capital structure includes a $350.0 million revolving credit facility that became available on the Distribution Date. On December 4, 2015, we redeemed for cash the $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 7.25% senior notes due December 2018 (the “7.25% Notes”), at a redemption price equal to 101.813% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date for $369.2 million . In addition, the separation and distribution agreement contains certain noncompetition provisions addressing restrictions for three years after the Spin-off on Exterran Corporation’s ability to provide contract operations and aftermarket services in the United States and on our ability to provide contract operations and aftermarket services outside of the United States and to provide products for sale worldwide that compete with Exterran Corporation’s current product sales business, subject to certain exceptions. The separation and distribution agreement also governs the treatment of aspects relating to indemnification, insurance, confidentiality and cooperation. Additionally, the separation and distribution agreement specifies our right to receive payments from a subsidiary of Exterran Corporation based on a notional amount corresponding to payments received by Exterran Corporation’s subsidiaries from PDVSA Gas, S.A. (“PDVSA Gas”) in respect of the sale of Exterran Corporation’s subsidiaries’ and joint ventures’ previously nationalized assets promptly after such amounts are collected by Exterran Corporation’s subsidiaries. During 2016, Exterran Corporation received installment payments of $49.2 million from PDVSA Gas relating to these sales and transferred cash to us equal to that amount. Exterran Corporation or its subsidiary was due to receive the remaining principal amount as of December 31, 2016 of approximately $37.5 million . As these remaining proceeds are received, Exterran Corporation intends to contribute to us an amount equal to such proceeds pursuant to the terms of the separation and distribution agreement. In January 2017, Exterran Corporation received an additional installment payment, including an annual charge, of $19.7 million from PDVSA Gas relating to its subsidiaries’ previously nationalized assets and transferred cash to us equal to that amount. The separation and distribution agreement also specifies our right to receive a $25.0 million cash payment from a subsidiary of Exterran Corporation promptly following the occurrence of a qualified capital raise as defined in the Exterran Corporation credit agreement. • The tax matters agreement governs the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of Exterran Corporation and us with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings and certain other matters regarding taxes. Subject to the provisions of this agreement Exterran Corporation and us agreed to indemnify the primary obligor of any return for tax periods beginning before and ending before or after the Spin-off (including any ongoing or future amendments and audits for these returns) for the portion of the tax liability (including interest and penalties) that relates to their respective operations reported in the filing. As of December 31, 2016 , we cla ssified $ 6.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits (including interest and penalties) as long-term liability associated with discontinued operat ions since it relates to operations of Exterran Corporation prior to the Spin-off. We have also recorded an offsetting $ 6.6 million indemnification asset related to this reserve as long-term assets associated with discontinued operations. • The employee matters agreement governs the allocation of liabilities and responsibilities between us and Exterran Corporation relating to employee compensation and benefit plans and programs, including the treatment of retirement, health and welfare plans and equity and other incentive plans and awards. The agreement contains provisions regarding stock-based compensation. See Note 17 (“Stock-Based Compensation and Awards”) for additional information relating to the Archrock Stock Incentive Plan. • The transition services agreement sets forth the terms on which Exterran Corporation provides to us, and we provide to Exterran Corporation, on a temporary basis, certain services or functions that the companies historically shared. Transition services provided to us by Exterran Corporation and to Exterran Corporation by us include accounting, administrative, payroll, human resources, environmental health and safety, real estate, fleet, financial audit support, legal, tax, treasury and other support and corporate services, and each service is provided at a predetermined rate set forth in the transition services agreement. Each service provided under the agreement has its own duration generally less than one year and not more than two years, extension terms and monthly cost, and the transition services agreement will terminate upon cessation of all services provided thereunder. For the year ended December 31, 2016 , we recorded other income of $0.5 million and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense of $1.0 million associated with the services under the transition services agreement. For the period from November 4, 2015 through December 31, 2015, we recorded other income of $0.4 million and SG&A expense of $0.6 million associated with the services under the transition services agreement. • The supply agreement sets forth the terms under which Exterran Corporation provides manufactured equipment, including the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of natural gas compression equipment, on an exclusive basis to us and the Partnership. This supply agreement has an initial term of two years, subject to certain cancellation conditions, and is extendible for additional one-year terms by mutual agreement of the parties. Pursuant to the supply agreement, we and the Partnership are each required to purchase our respective requirements of newly-manufactured compression equipment from Exterran Corporation, subject to certain exceptions. For the year ended December 31, 2016 , we purchased $59.0 million of newly-manufactured compression equipment from Exterran Corporation. For the period from November 4, 2015 through December 31, 2015, we purchased $44.4 million of newly-manufactured compression equipment from Exterran Corporation. • The storage agreements set forth the terms under which Exterran Corporation provides each of us and the Partnership with storage space for equipment purchased under the supply agreement, as well as the terms under which we provide storage space to Exterran Corporation for certain of its equipment. • The services agreements set forth the terms under which Exterran Corporation provides us (or our customers on our behalf) with engineering, preservation and installation and commissioning services and we provide Exterran Corporation (or its customers on its behalf) with make-ready, parts sales, preservation and installation and commissioning services. These services agreements will continue in effect until terminated by either party on 30 days’ written notice. Generally, the separation and distribution agreement provides for cross-indemnities principally designed to place financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of our business with us and financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of Exterran Corporation’s business with Exterran Corporation. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, we and Exterran Corporation generally release the other party from all claims arising prior to the Spin-off that relate to the other party’s business. Other discontinued operations activity In December 2013 , we abandoned our contract water treatment business as part of our continued emphasis on simplification and focus on our core businesses. The abandonment of this business meets the criteria established for recognition as discontinued operations under GAAP. Therefore, our contract water treatment business has been reported as discontinued operations, net of tax, in our consolidated statement of operations. This business was previously included in our contract operations segment. The following tables summarize the operating results of discontinued operations (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Exterran Corporation Exterran Corporation (1) Contract Treatment Business Total Exterran Corporation Contract Treatment Business Total Revenue $ — $ 1,401,908 $ — $ 1,401,908 $ 1,912,441 $ — $ 1,912,441 Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense) — 1,022,756 222 1,022,978 1,373,537 479 1,374,016 Selling, general and administrative — 171,912 — 171,912 245,103 30 245,133 Depreciation and amortization — 124,605 — 124,605 174,191 — 174,191 Long-lived asset impairment — 14,264 — 14,264 3,851 319 4,170 Restructuring charges — 43,884 — 43,884 2,159 — 2,159 Interest expense — 1,578 — 1,578 1,905 — 1,905 Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates — (15,152 ) — (15,152 ) (14,553 ) — (14,553 ) Other (income) loss, net (2) 37 (24,796 ) — (24,796 ) (67,982 ) (27 ) (68,009 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes (37 ) 62,857 (222 ) 62,635 194,230 (801 ) 193,429 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 389 29,046 (88 ) 28,958 87,932 (277 ) 87,655 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (426 ) $ 33,811 $ (134 ) $ 33,677 $ 106,298 $ (524 ) $ 105,774 (1) Includes the results of operations of Exterran Corporation and costs directly attributable to the Spin-off. (2) Includes income from discontinued operations, net of tax, related to previously discontinued Venezuela operations of $56.8 million and $73.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The following table summarizes the balance sheet data for discontinued operations (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Exterran Corporation Contract Water Treatment Business Total Exterran Corporation Contract Water Treatment Business Total Other current assets $ 923 $ — $ 923 $ 420 $ — $ 420 Total current assets associated with discontinued operations 923 — 923 420 — 420 Intangibles and other assets, net 6,575 — 6,575 5,714 — 5,714 Deferred income taxes 54 13,445 13,499 — 15,486 15,486 Total assets associated with discontinued operations $ 7,552 $ 13,445 $ 20,997 $ 6,134 $ 15,486 $ 21,620 Deferred income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ 420 $ — $ 420 Other current liabilities 909 — 909 — — — Total current liabilities associated with discontinued operations 909 — 909 420 — 420 Deferred income taxes 6,575 — 6,575 5,714 — 5,714 Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations $ 7,484 $ — $ 7,484 $ 6,134 $ — $ 6,134

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions	4. Business Acquisitions March 2016 Acquisition On March 1, 2016, the Partnership completed an acquisition of contract operations customer service agreements with four customers and a fleet of 19 compressor units used to provide compression services under those agreements comprising approximately 23,000 horsepower. The $18.8 million purchase price was funded with $13.8 million in borrowings under the Partnership’s revolving credit facility, a non-cash exchange of 24 Partnership compressor units for $3.2 million , and the issuance of 257,000 of the Partnership’s common units for $1.8 million . In connection with this acquisition, the Partnership issued and sold to Archrock General Partner, L.P. (“GP”), our wholly owned subsidiary and the Partnership’s general partner, 5,205 general partner units to maintain GP’s approximate 2% general partner interest in the Partnership. This acquisition by the Partnership is referred to as the “March 2016 Acquisition.” During the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Partnership incurred transaction costs of approximately $0.2 million related to the March 2016 Acquisition, which is reflected in other income, net, in our consolidated statement of operations. We accounted for the March 2016 Acquisition using the acquisition method, which requires, among other things, assets acquired to be recorded at their fair value on the acquisition date. The following table summarized the purchase price allocation based on estimated fair values of the acquired assets as of the acquisition date (in thousands): Fair Value Property, plant and equipment $ 14,929 Intangible assets 3,839 Purchase price $ 18,768 Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets Acquired Property, plant and equipment is primarily comprised of compressor units that will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over an estimated average remaining useful life of 15 years . The amount of finite life intangible assets, and their associated average useful lives, was determined based on the period which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to our future cash flows, and consisted of the following: Amount (in thousands) Average Useful Life Contract based $ 3,839 2.3 years The results of operations attributable to the assets acquired in the March 2016 Acquisition have been included in our consolidated financial statements as part of our contract operations segment since the date of acquisition. Pro forma financial information is not presented for the March 2016 Acquisition as it is immaterial to our reporting results. August 2014 MidCon Acquisition On August 8, 2014, the Partnership completed an acquisition of natural gas compression assets, including a fleet of 162 compressor units, comprising approximately 110,000 horsepower from MidCon Compression, L.L.C. (“MidCon”) for $130.1 million . The purchase price was funded with borrowings under the Partnership’s revolving credit facility. The majority of the horsepower acquired is utilized under a five -year contract operations services agreement with BHP Billiton Petroleum (“BHP Billiton”), which expires in March 2019, to provide compression services. In connection with the acquisition, the contract operations services agreement with BHP Billiton was assigned to the Partnership effective as of the closing. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , the Partnership incurred transaction costs of approximately $1.0 million related to this acquisition, which is reflected in other (income) expense, net, in our consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with the terms of the purchase and sale agreement between the Partnership and MidCon relating to this acquisition, the Partnership directed MidCon to sell a tract of real property and the facility located thereon, a fleet of vehicles, personal property and parts inventory to our wholly-owned subsidiary Archrock Services, L.P. (“ASLP”), an indirect parent company of the Partnership, for $4.1 million . The assets acquired by ASLP are used in conjunction with the compression units the Partnership acquired from MidCon to provide compression services. The acquisition of the assets by the Partnership and ASLP from MidCon is referred to as the “August 2014 MidCon Acquisition.” We accounted for the August 2014 MidCon Acquisition using the acquisition method, which requires, among other things, assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their fair value on the acquisition date. The excess of the consideration transferred over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. The results of operations attributable to the assets and liabilities acquired in the August 2014 MidCon Acquisition have been included in our consolidated financial statements as part of our contract operations segment since the date of acquisition. April 2014 MidCon Acquisition On April 10, 2014, the Partnership completed an acquisition of natural gas compression assets, including a fleet of 337 compressor units, comprising approximately 444,000 horsepower from MidCon for $352.9 million . The purchase price was funded with the net proceeds from the Partnership’s public sale of 6.2 million common units and a portion of the net proceeds from the Partnership’s issuance of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6% senior notes due October 2022 (the “Partnership 2014 Notes”). The compressor units were previously used by MidCon to provide compression services to a subsidiary of Access Midstream Partners LP (“Access”). Effective as of the closing of the acquisition, the Partnership and Access entered into a seven -year contract operations services agreement under which the Partnership provides compression services to Williams Partners, L.P. (formerly Access). During the year ended December 31, 2014 , the Partnership incurred transaction costs of approximately $1.5 million related to this acquisition, which is reflected in other (income) expense, net, in our consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with the terms of the purchase and sale agreement between the Partnership and MidCon relating to this acquisition, the Partnership directed MidCon to sell a tract of real property and the facility located thereon, a fleet of vehicles, personal property and parts inventory to our wholly-owned subsidiary ASLP, an indirect parent company of the Partnership, for $7.7 million . The assets acquired by ASLP are used in conjunction with the compression units the Partnership acquired from MidCon to provide compression services. The acquisition of the assets by the Partnership and ASLP from MidCon is referred to as the “April 2014 MidCon Acquisition.” We accounted for the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition using the acquisition method, which requires, among other things, assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their fair value on the acquisition date. The results of operations attributable to the assets and liabilities acquired in the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition have been included in our consolidated financial statements as part of our contract operations segment since the date of acquisition. Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information The unaudited Pro forma financial information for the years ended December 31, 2014 has been included to give effect to the additional assets acquired in the August 2014 MidCon Acquisition and the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition. The August 2014 MidCon Acquisition and the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition are presented in the unaudited pro forma financial information as though these transactions occurred as of January 1, 2013. The unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the following transactions: As related to the August 2014 MidCon Acquisition: • the Partnership’s acquisition in August 2014 of natural gas compression assets and identifiable intangible assets from MidCon; • our wholly-owned subsidiary ASLP’s, an indirect parent company of the Partnership, acquisition from MidCon, as directed by the Partnership, of a tract of real property and the facility located thereon, a fleet of vehicles, personal property and parts inventory; • the Partnership’s borrowings under its revolving credit facility to pay $130.1 million to MidCon for the August 2014 MidCon Acquisition; and • our borrowings under our revolving credit facility to pay $4.1 million to MidCon for assets acquired by ASLP in the August 2014 MidCon Acquisition. As related to the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition: • the Partnership’s acquisition in April 2014 of natural gas compression assets and identifiable intangible assets from MidCon; • our wholly-owned subsidiary ASLP’s, an indirect parent company of the Partnership, acquisition from MidCon, as directed by the Partnership, of a tract of real property and the facility located thereon, a fleet of vehicles, personal property and parts inventory; • the Partnership’s issuance of 6.2 million common units to the public and approximately 126,000 general partner units to us; • the Partnership’s issuance of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership 2014 Notes; • the Partnership’s use of proceeds from the issuance of common units, general partner units and the Partnership 2014 Notes to pay $352.9 million to MidCon for the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition and to pay down $157.5 million on its revolving credit facility; and • our borrowings under our revolving credit facility to pay $7.7 million to MidCon for assets acquired by one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries in the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition. The unaudited pro forma financial information below is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of our results of operations that would have occurred had each transaction been consummated at the beginning of the period presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results. The unaudited pro forma financial information below was derived by adjusting our historical financial statements. The following table shows unaudited pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Year Ended December 31, 2014 Revenue $ 996,961 Net income attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ 100,208 Basic net income per common share attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ 1.51 Diluted net income per common share attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ 1.51

Inventory

Inventory	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	5. Inventory Inventory consisted of the following amounts (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Parts and supplies $ 80,641 $ 109,634 Work in progress 13,160 19,777 Inventory $ 93,801 $ 129,411 During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014, we recorded $3.2 million , $4.3 million and $8.9 million , respectively, in inventory write-downs and reserves for inventory which was obsolete, excess or carried at a price above market value. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had inventory reserves of $3.3 million and $9.8 million , respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment,

Property, Plant and Equipment, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, net	6. Property, Plant and Equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets $ 3,147,708 $ 3,292,364 Land and buildings 48,964 53,175 Transportation and shop equipment 102,312 108,998 Other 108,500 109,291 3,407,484 3,563,828 Accumulated depreciation (1,328,385 ) (1,296,040 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 2,079,099 $ 2,267,788 Depreciation expense was $191.1 million , $212.0 million and $200.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Assets under construction of $29.3 million and $71.1 million were primarily included in compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. We capitalized $0.3 million and $0.2 million of interest related to construction in process during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	7. Goodwill Beginning in late 2014 and extending throughout 2015, the energy markets experienced a significant reduction in oil and natural gas prices which has had a significant impact on the financial performance and operating results of many oil and natural gas companies. Such declines accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2015, resulting in higher borrowing costs for companies and a substantial reduction in forecasted capital spending across the energy industry leading to lower projected growth rates over the short-term. Such declines impacted our future cash flow forecasts, our market capitalization, and the market capitalization of peer companies. We identified these conditions as a triggering event, which required us to perform a two-step goodwill impairment test as of December 31, 2015 . Accordingly, we recorded a full impairment of our remaining goodwill in the fourth quarter of 2015 of $3.7 million . During the first quarter of 2016, we finalized the impairment analysis which did not result in an adjustment to the impairment recognized. See Note 1 (“Organization and Significant Accounting Policies”) for further discussion related to our goodwill analysis. For the year ended December 31, 2014 , we determined that there was no impairment of goodwill. For the year ended December 31, 2016 , there were no additions or acquisitions that resulted in the recognition of goodwill. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we acquired $ 3.7 million in goodwill associated with the August 2014 MidCon Acquisition. The following table presents the change in the carrying value of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands): December 31, 2015 Goodwill as of January 1, 2015 $ 3,738 Goodwill acquired during year — Impairment losses (3,738 ) Goodwill as of December 31, 2015 $ —

Intangible and Other Assets, ne

Intangible and Other Assets, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible and Other Assets, net	8. Intangible and Other Assets, net Intangible and other assets, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Deferred financing costs, net (1) $ 7,251 $ 9,029 Intangible assets, net 86,697 100,822 Other 5,973 11,038 Intangibles and other assets, net $ 99,921 $ 120,889 (1) Represents deferred financing costs, net associated with our revolving credit facility and the Partnership’s revolving credit facility. See Note 10 (“Long-Term Debt”) for further details. Intangible assets and deferred financing costs consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Marketing related (5 year life) $ — $ — $ 330 $ (312 ) Customer related (10-25 year life) 107,008 (59,551 ) 107,008 (53,957 ) Contract based (3-7 year life) 68,395 (29,155 ) 74,336 (26,583 ) Intangible assets $ 175,403 $ (88,706 ) $ 181,674 $ (80,852 ) Amortization of intangible assets totaled $17.9 million , $17.1 million and $12.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Estimated future intangible amortization expense is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 17,694 2018 16,499 2019 13,047 2020 9,562 2021 4,687 Thereafter 25,208 Total $ 86,697

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	9. Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued salaries and other benefits $ 25,427 $ 27,066 Accrued income and other taxes 13,742 15,006 Accrued interest 12,392 12,675 Interest rate swaps fair value 3,226 4,608 Accrued other liabilities 14,852 20,698 Accrued liabilities $ 69,639 $ 80,053

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	10. Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Revolving credit facility due November 2020 $ 99,000 $ 166,500 Partnership’s revolving credit facility due May 2018 509,500 580,500 Partnership’s term loan facility due May 2018 150,000 150,000 Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization (353 ) (602 ) 149,647 149,398 Partnership’s 6% senior notes due April 2021 350,000 350,000 Less: Debt discount, net of amortization (3,213 ) (3,862 ) Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization (4,366 ) (5,396 ) 342,421 340,742 Partnership’s 6% senior notes due October 2022 350,000 350,000 Less: Debt discount, net of amortization (4,076 ) (4,673 ) Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization (4,768 ) (5,585 ) 341,156 339,742 — Long-term debt $ 1,441,724 $ 1,576,882 Archrock Revolving Credit Facility In October 2015, in connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a five -year, $350.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). Our ability to borrow under the Credit Facility was subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, including (i) the payoff and termination of our former credit facility and (ii) the consummation of the Spin-off on or before January 4, 2016 (the date on which those conditions are satisfied is referred to as the “Archrock Initial Availability Date”). On November 3, 2015, we terminated our former credit facility, repaid $326.5 million in borrowings and accrued and unpaid interest outstanding on the repayment date and completed the Spin-off. Accordingly, the Archrock Initial Availability Date was November 3, 2015, and the Credit Facility will mature in November 2020. We incurred approximately $0.7 million and $3.7 million in transaction costs related to amendments of the Credit Facility during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. These costs are included in Intangibles and other assets, net and will be amortized over the term of the facility. As a result of the modification, we wrote-off $0.4 million related to unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the former credit facility in the fourth quarter of 2015, which is included in interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2016 , we had $99.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $10.0 million in outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2016 , we had undrawn capacity of $241.0 million under our revolving credit facility. Our Credit Facility limits our Total Debt (as defined in the Credit Facility) to EBITDA ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) to not greater than 4.25 to 1.0. As a result of this limitation, $195.3 million of the $241.0 million of undrawn capacity under our revolving credit facility was available for additional borrowings as of December 31, 2016 . Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a base rate or LIBOR, at our option, plus an applicable margin. Depending on our Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the credit agreement), the applicable margin for revolving loans varies (i) in the case of LIBOR loans, from 1.75% to 2.75% and (ii) in the case of base rate loans, from 0.75% to 1.75% . The base rate is the highest of the prime rate announced by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% and one-month LIBOR plus 1.0% . At December 31, 2016 , all amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility were LIBOR loans and the applicable margin was 1.75% . The weighted average annual interest rate at both December 31, 2016 and 2015 on the outstanding balance under the Credit Facility was 2.54% and 2.1% , respectively. We and our Significant Domestic Subsidiaries (as defined in the credit agreement) guarantee the debt under the Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the personal property assets and certain real property assets of us and our Significant Domestic Subsidiaries, including all of the equity interests of our U.S. subsidiaries (other than certain excluded subsidiaries). The Partnership does not guarantee the debt under the Credit Facility, its assets are not collateral under the Credit Facility and the general partner units in the Partnership are not pledged under the Credit Facility. Subject to certain conditions, at our request, and with the approval of the lenders, the aggregate commitments under the Credit Facility may be increased by up to an additional $100 million . The Credit Facility contains various covenants with which we or certain of our subsidiaries must comply, including, but not limited to, limitations on the incurrence of indebtedness, investments, liens on assets, repurchasing equity and making distributions, transactions with affiliates, mergers, consolidations, dispositions of assets and other provisions customary in similar types of agreements. We are also subject to financial covenants, including a ratio of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) (as defined in the credit agreement) to Total Interest Expense (as defined in the credit agreement) of not less than 2.25 to 1.0 and a ratio of consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the credit agreement) to EBITDA of not greater than 4.25 to 1.0 (subject to a temporary increase to 4.75 to 1.0 for any quarter during which an acquisition meeting certain thresholds is completed and for the following two quarters after the acquisition closes). As a result of delayed filings, on May 10, 2016, July 21, 2016, September 21, 2016 and December 9, 2016, we entered into amendments to the Credit Facility (as amended, the “Amended Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo, as the administrative agent, and various financial institutions as lenders. Under the Amended Credit Facility, the lenders waived, among other things, (1) any potential event of default arising under the Credit Facility as a result of the potential inaccuracy of certain representations and warranties regarding our prior period financial information and previously delivered compliance certificate for the 2015 fiscal year and (2) any requirement that we make any representations and warranties as to our prior period financial statements and other prior period financial information. The Amended Credit Facility extended the deadline to no later than March 31, 2017 by which we were required to deliver to the lenders our quarterly reports for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016 and the related compliance certificates demonstrating compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the Credit Facility. On February 14, 2017, we delivered our 2016 quarterly reports and the related compliance certificates to the lenders. The Amended Credit Facility also, among other things: • added a condition precedent to the borrowing of loans that, after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of each borrowing, our consolidated cash balance (as defined in the Amended Credit Facility) will not exceed $35,000,000 ; and • added a requirement that if our consolidated cash balance (as defined in the Amended Credit Facility) exceeds $35,000,000 as of the end of any business day, then we prepay any revolving loans then outstanding in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) such excess amount and (ii) the aggregate amount of the revolving loans then outstanding. The Partnership Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan In November 2010, the Partnership amended and restated its senior secured credit agreement (the “Partnership Credit Agreement”) to provide for a five -year $550.0 million senior secured credit facility, consisting of a $400.0 million revolving credit facility and a $150.0 million term loan facility. The revolving borrowing capacity under this facility increased to $550.0 million in March 2011 and to $750.0 million in March 2012. In March 2013, the Partnership amended its Credit Agreement to reduce the borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility to $650.0 million and extend the maturity date of the term loan and revolving credit facilities to May 2018. In February 2015, the Partnership amended the Partnership Credit Agreement, which among other things, increased the borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility to $900.0 million . In May 2016, the Partnership further amended its Partnership Credit Agreement to, among other things, decrease the borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility to $825.0 million . Prior to this amendment, the Partnership was able to increase the aggregate commitments under the Partnership Credit Agreement by up to an additional $50 million subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the lenders. As a result of this amendment and subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the lenders, the Partnership is able to increase the aggregate commitments under the Partnership Credit Agreement by up to an additional $125 million . As of December 31, 2016 , the Partnership had undrawn and available capacity of $315.5 million under its revolving credit facility. As a result of the May 2016 amendment to the Partnership’s Credit Agreement, we expensed $0.4 million of unamortized deferred financing costs, which is reflected in interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations during the year ended December 31, 2016 . During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we incurred transaction costs of approximately $1.7 million and $1.3 million , respectively, related to the amendments to the Partnership Credit Agreement. Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the Partnership’s revolving credit facility were included in intangible and other assets, net, and are being amortized to interest expense over the terms of the facility. Unamortized deferred financing cost related to the Partnership’s term loan were included in long-term debt as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the term loan debt and are being amortized to interest expense. The Partnership’s revolving credit and term loan facilities bear interest at a base rate or LIBOR, at the Partnership’s option, plus an applicable margin. Depending on the Partnership’s leverage ratio, the applicable margin for the revolving and term loans varies (i) in the case of LIBOR loans, from 2.0% to 3.0% and (ii) in the case of base rate loans, from 1.0% to 2.0% . The base rate is the highest of the prime rate announced by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% and one-month LIBOR plus 1.0% . At December 31, 2016 , all amounts outstanding under these facilities were LIBOR loans and the applicable margin was 3.0% . The weighted average annual interest rate on the outstanding balance of these facilities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 , excluding the effect of interest rate swaps, was 3.7% and 2.8% , respectively. Borrowings under the Partnership Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the U.S. personal property assets of the Partnership and its Significant Domestic Subsidiaries (as defined in the Partnership Credit Agreement), including all of the membership interests of the Partnership’s Domestic Subsidiaries (as defined in the Partnership Credit Agreement). The Partnership Credit Agreement contains various covenants with which the Partnership must comply, including, but not limited to, restrictions on the use of proceeds from borrowings and limitations on the Partnership’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, engage in transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate, sell assets, make certain investments and acquisitions, make loans, grant liens, repurchase equity and pay dividends and distributions. The Partnership Credit Agreement also contains various covenants, which have been amended effective March 31, 2016, requiring mandatory prepayments from the net cash proceeds of certain asset transfers. In addition, if as of any date we have cash and cash equivalents (other than proceeds from a debt or equity issuance in the 30 days prior to such date reasonably expected to be used to fund an acquisition permitted under the Credit Agreement) in excess of $50.0 million , then such excess amount will be used to pay down outstanding borrowings of a corresponding amount under the revolving credit facility. The Partnership must maintain various consolidated financial ratios, including a ratio of EBITDA (as defined in the Partnership Credit Agreement) to Total Interest Expense (as defined in the Partnership Credit Agreement) of not less than 2.75 to 1.0, a ratio of Total Debt (as defined in the Partnership Credit Agreement) to EBITDA of not greater than 5.95 to 1.0 through the fourth quarter of 2017, 5.75 to 1.0 in the first quarter of 2018 and 5.25 to 1.0 (subject to a temporary increase to 5.5 to 1.0 for any quarter during which an acquisition meeting certain thresholds is completed and for the following two quarters after the acquisition closes) thereafter and a ratio of Senior Secured Debt (as defined in the Partnership Credit Agreement) to EBITDA of not greater than 3.5 to 1.0 through the fourth quarter of 2017, 3.75 to 1.0 in the first quarter of 2018 and 4.0 to 1.0 thereafter. A material adverse effect with respect to the Partnership’s assets, liabilities, financial condition, business or operations that, taken as a whole, impacts the Partnership’s ability to perform its obligations under the Partnership Credit Agreement, could lead to a default under that agreement. A default under one of the Partnership’s debt agreements would trigger cross-default provisions under the Partnership’s other debt agreements, which would accelerate the Partnership’s obligation to repay its indebtedness under those agreements. As of December 31, 2016 , the Partnership was in compliance with all financial covenants under the Partnership Credit Agreement. The Partnership 6% Senior Notes Due April 2021 In March 2013, the Partnership issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6% senior notes due April 2021 (the “Partnership 2013 Notes”). The Partnership used the net proceeds of $336.9 million , after original issuance discount and issuance costs, to repay borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility. The Partnership incurred $7.8 million in transaction costs related to this issuance. Unamortized deferred financing costs were included in long-term debt as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the Partnership 2013 Notes, and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Partnership 2013 Notes. The Partnership 2013 Notes were issued at an original issuance discount of $5.5 million , which is being amortized using the effective interest method at an interest rate of 6.25% over their term. During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Partnership recognized $0.6 million , $0.6 million and $0.5 million , respectively, of interest expense related to amortization of the debt discount. In January 2014, holders of the Partnership 2013 Notes exchanged their Partnership 2013 Notes for registered notes with the same terms. The Partnership 2013 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Partnership’s existing subsidiaries (other than Archrock Partners Finance Corp. (“APLP Finance Corp.”), which is a co-issuer of the Partnership 2013 Notes) and certain of the Partnership’s future subsidiaries. The Partnership 2013 Notes and the guarantees, respectively, are the Partnership’s and the guarantors’ general unsecured senior obligations, rank equally in right of payment with all of the Partnership’s and the guarantors’ other senior obligations, and are effectively subordinated to all of the Partnership’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. In addition, the Partnership 2013 Notes and guarantees are effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of any future non-guarantor subsidiaries. Prior to April 1, 2017, the Partnership may redeem all or a part of the Partnership 2013 Notes at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a make-whole premium at the redemption date, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. On or after April 1, 2017, the Partnership may redeem all or a part of the Partnership 2013 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 103.00% for the twelve-month period beginning on April 1, 2017, 101.500% for the twelve-month period beginning on April 1, 2018 and 100.00% for the twelve-month period beginning on April 1, 2019 and at any time thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date on the Partnership 2013 Notes. The Partnership 6% Senior Notes Due October 2022 In April 2014, the Partnership issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Partnership 2014 Notes. The Partnership received net proceeds of $337.4 million , after original issuance discount and issuance costs, from this offering, which it used to fund a portion of the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition and repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The Partnership incurred $7.0 million in transaction costs related to this issuance. Unamortized deferred financing costs were included in long-term debt as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the Partnership 2014 Notes, and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Partnership 2014 Notes. The Partnership 2014 Notes were issued at an original issuance discount of $5.7 million , which is being amortized using the effective interest method at an interest rate of 6.25% over their term. During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , the Partnership recognized $0.6 million , $0.6 million , and $ 0.5 million, respectively, of interest expense related to amortization of the debt discount. In February 2015, holders of the Partnership 2014 Notes exchanged their Partnership 2014 Notes for registered notes with the same terms. The Partnership 2014 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Partnership’s existing subsidiaries (other than APLP Finance Corp., which is a co-issuer of the Partnership 2014 Notes) and certain of the Partnership’s future subsidiaries. The Partnership 2014 Notes and the guarantees, respectively, are the Partnership’s and the guarantors’ general unsecured senior obligations, rank equally in right of payment with all of the Partnership’s and the guarantors’ other senior obligations, and are effectively subordinated to all of the Partnership’s and the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. In addition, the Partnership 2014 Notes and guarantees are effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of any future non-guarantor subsidiaries. Prior to April 1, 2018, the Partnership may redeem all or a part of the Partnership 2014 Notes at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a make-whole premium at the redemption date, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, the Partnership may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Partnership 2014 Notes prior to April 1, 2017 with the net proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price of 106.00% of the principal amount of the Partnership 2014 Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, if at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Partnership 2014 Notes issued under the indenture remains outstanding after such redemption and the redemption occurs within 180 days of the date of the closing of such equity offering. On or after April 1, 2018, the Partnership may redeem all or a part of the Partnership 2014 Notes at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) equal to 103.00% for the twelve-month period beginning on April 1, 2018, 101.500% for the twelve-month period beginning on April 1, 2019 and 100.00% for the twelve-month period beginning on April 1, 2020 and at any time thereafter, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date of the Partnership 2014 Notes. 7.25% Senior Notes On December 4, 2015, we redeemed for cash the $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.25% senior notes due December 2018 (the “7.25% Notes”) at a redemption price equal to 101.813% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date for $369.2 million . Upon redemption, the 7.25% Notes were no longer deemed outstanding, interest ceased to accrue thereon and all rights of the holders of the 7.25% Notes ceased to exist. We financed the redemption of the 7.25% Notes through borrowings under our revolving credit facility. As a result of the redemption, we expensed the $6.3 million call premium and $2.9 million of unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the notes in the fourth quarter of 2015, which is reflected in debt extinguishment costs in our consolidated statements of operations. 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes In June 2009, we issued $355.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.25% convertible senior notes due June 2014 (the “4.25% Notes”). The 4.25% Notes, after taking into consideration dividends declared, were convertible upon the occurrence of certain conditions into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of 43.5084 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the convertible notes, equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $22.98 per share of common stock. In June 2014, we completed our redemption of the 4.25% Notes in exchange for $370.0 million in cash and 6.8 million shares of our common stock. GAAP requires that the liability and equity components of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion be separately accounted for in a manner that reflects an issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. Upon issuance of our 4.25% Notes, $97.9 million was recorded as a debt discount and reflected in equity related to the convertible feature of these notes. The discount on the 4.25% Notes was amortized using the effective interest method through June 30, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we recognized $6.9 million of interest expense related to the contractual interest coupon, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we recognized $11.3 million of interest expense related to the amortization of the debt discount. The effective interest rate on the debt component of these notes was 11.67% . In connection with the offering of the 4.25% Notes, we purchased call options on our stock at approximately $22.98 per share of common stock, after taking into consideration dividends declared, and sold warrants on our stock at approximately $32.19 per share of common stock, after taking into consideration dividends declared. These transactions economically adjust the effective conversion price to $32.19 for $325.0 million of the 4.25% Notes. In June 2014, we exercised our call options to acquire 6.5 million shares of our common stock. The cost of the common shares acquired was recorded as treasury stock in our consolidated balance sheets based on the original cost of the call options of $89.4 million . Counterparties to our warrants had the right to exercise the warrants in equal installments for 80 trading days which began in September 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , 1.6 million common shares were issued out of treasury stock pursuant to warrants exercised. Debt Compliance We were in compliance with our debt covenants as of December 31, 2016 . If we fail to remain in compliance with our financial covenants we would be in default under our credit agreements. In addition, if we experience a material adverse effect on our assets, liabilities, financial condition, business or operations that, taken as a whole, impact our ability to perform our obligations under our debt agreements, this could lead to a default under our debt agreements. A default under one or more of our debt agreements would trigger cross-default provisions under certain of our other debt agreements, which would accelerate our obligation to repay our indebtedness under those agreements. Long-Term Debt Maturity Schedule Contractual maturities of long-term debt (excluding interest to be accrued thereon) at December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2017 $ — 2018 (1) 659,500 2019 — 2020 99,000 2021 (1) 350,000 Thereafter (1) 350,000 Total debt (1) $ 1,458,500 (1) These amounts include the full face value of the Partnership’s term loan, 2013 Notes and 2014 Notes and have not been reduced by the aggregate unamortized discount of $7.3 million and the aggregate unamortized deferred financing costs, net of $9.5 million as of December 31, 2016 .

Accounting for Derivatives

Accounting for Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounting for Derivatives	11. Accounting for Derivatives We are exposed to market risks associated with changes in interest rates. We use derivative financial instruments to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with financial activities by managing our exposure to interest rate fluctuations on a portion of our debt obligations. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. Interest Rate Risk At December 31, 2016, the Partnership was a party to the following interest rate swaps, which were entered into to offset changes in expected cash flows due to fluctuations in the associated variable interest rates: Notional Value Expiration Date (in millions) May 2018 $ 300 May 2019 100 May 2020 100 $ 500 As of December 31, 2016 , the weighted average effective fixed interest rate on the interest rate swaps was 1.6% . We have designated these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedging instruments so that any change in their fair values is recognized as a component of comprehensive income (loss) and is included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the extent the hedge is effective. As the swap terms substantially coincide with the hedged item and are expected to offset changes in expected cash flows due to fluctuations in the variable rate, we currently do not expect a significant amount of ineffectiveness on these hedges. We perform quarterly calculations to determine whether the swap agreements are still effective and to calculate any ineffectiveness. We recorded an immaterial amount of interest income during the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to $0.4 million of interest income during the year ended December 31, 2015 due to ineffectiveness related to interest rate swaps. There was no ineffectiveness related to interest rate swaps during the year ended December 31, 2014 . We estimate that $3.5 million of deferred pre-tax losses attributable to interest rate swaps and included in our accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31, 2016 , will be reclassified into earnings as interest expense at then current values during the next twelve months as the underlying hedged transactions occur. Cash flows from derivatives designated as hedges are classified in our consolidated statements of cash flows under the same category as the cash flows from the underlying assets, liabilities or anticipated transactions, unless the derivative contract contains a significant financing element; in this case, the cash settlements for these derivatives are classified as cash flows from financing activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows. The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on our consolidated financial position and results of operations (in thousands): Fair Value Asset (Liability) Balance Sheet Location December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps Intangible and other assets, net $ 413 $ 45 Interest rate swaps Accrued liabilities (3,226 ) (4,608 ) Interest rate swaps Other long-term liabilities (377 ) (1,421 ) Total derivatives $ (3,190 ) $ (5,984 ) Pre-tax Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Pre-tax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) Pre-tax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps Year ended December 31, 2016 $ (3,069 ) Interest expense $ (4,698 ) Year ended December 31, 2015 (8,901 ) Interest expense (7,259 ) Year ended December 31, 2014 (5,879 ) Interest expense (5,657 ) The counterparties to the derivative agreements are major international financial institutions. We monitor the credit quality of these financial institutions and do not expect non-performance by any counterparty, although such non-performance could have a material adverse effect on us. The Partnership has no specific collateral posted for its derivative instruments. The counterparties to the interest rate swaps are also lenders under the Partnership’s senior secured credit facility and, in that capacity, share proportionally in the collateral pledged under the related facility.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	12. Fair Value Measurements The accounting standard for fair value measurements and disclosures establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following three broad categories: • Level 1 — Quoted unadjusted prices for identical instruments in active markets to which we have access at the date of measurement. • Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. Level 2 inputs are those in markets for which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, little public information exists or prices vary substantially over time or among brokered market makers. • Level 3 — Model derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect our own assumptions regarding how market participants would price the asset or liability based on the best available information. The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , with pricing levels as of the date of valuation (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Interest rate swaps asset $ — $ 413 $ — $ — $ 45 $ — Interest rate swaps liability — (3,603 ) — — (6,029 ) — On a quarterly basis, the interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value utilizing a combination of the market approach and income approach to estimate fair value based on forward LIBOR curves. The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , with pricing levels as of the date of valuation (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Impaired long-lived assets $ — $ — $ 6,460 $ — $ — $ 12,565 Our estimate of the impaired long-lived assets’ fair value was primarily based on either the expected net sale proceeds compared to other fleet units we recently sold and/or a review of other units recently offered for sale by third parties, or the estimated component value of the equipment we plan to use. We discounted the expected proceeds, net of selling and other carrying costs, using a weighted average disposal period of four years .

Long-Lived Asset Impairment

Long-Lived Asset Impairment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Long-Lived Asset Impairment	13. Long-Lived Asset Impairment We review long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangibles that are being amortized, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, including the removal of compressor units from our active fleet, indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we reviewed the future deployment of our idle compression assets used in our contract operations segment for units that were not of the type, configuration, condition, make or model that are cost efficient to maintain and operate. Based on this review, we determined that approximately 655 idle compressor units totaling approximately 262,000 horsepower would be retired from the active fleet during the year ended December 31, 2016 . The retirement of these units from the active fleet triggered a review of these assets for impairment. As a result, we recorded a $76.6 million asset impairment to reduce the book value of each unit to its estimated fair value during the year ended December 31, 2016 . The fair value of each unit was estimated based on either the expected net sale proceeds compared to other fleet units we recently sold and/or a review of other units recently offered for sale by third parties, or the estimated component value of the equipment we plan to use. In connection with our fleet review during the year ended December 31, 2016 , we evaluated for impairment idle units that had been culled from our fleet in prior years and were available for sale. Based upon that review, we reduced the expected proceeds from disposition for certain of the remaining units. This resulted in an additional impairment of $10.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 , to reduce the book value of each unit to its estimated fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we reviewed the future deployment of our idle compression assets used in our contract operations segment for units that were not of the type, configuration, condition, make or model that are cost efficient to maintain and operate. Based on this review, we determined that approximately 900 idle compressor units totaling approximately 371,000 horsepower would be retired from the active fleet during the year ended December 31, 2015 . The retirement of these units from the active fleet triggered review of these assets for impairment. As a result, we recorded a $111.7 million asset impairment to reduce the book value of each unit to its estimated fair value during the year ended December 31, 2015 . The fair value of each unit was estimated based on either the expected net sale proceeds compared to other fleet units we recently sold and/or a review of other units recently offered for sale by third parties, or the estimated component value of the equipment we plan to use. In connection with our fleet review during the year ended December 31, 2015 , we evaluated for impairment idle units that had been culled from our fleet in prior years and were available for sale. Based upon that review, we reduced the expected proceeds from disposition for certain of the remaining units. This resulted in an additional impairment of $13.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 to reduce the book value of each unit to its estimated fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we evaluated the future deployment of our idle fleet and determined to retire and either sell or re-utilize the key components of approximately 290 idle compressor units, representing approximately 112,000 horsepower, previously used to provide services in our contract operations segment. As a result, we performed an impairment review and recorded a $30.4 million asset impairment to reduce the book value of each unit to its estimated fair value. The fair value of each unit was estimated based on either the expected net sale proceeds compared to other fleet units we recently sold and/or a review of other units recently offered for sale by third parties, or the estimated component value of the equipment we plan to use. In connection with our fleet review during 2014 , we evaluated for impairment idle units that had been culled from our fleet in prior years and were available for sale. Based upon that review, we reduced the expected proceeds from disposition for certain of the remaining units. This resulted in an additional impairment of $ 11.7 million to reduce the book value of each unit to its estimated fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we evaluated other long-lived assets for impairment and recorded long-lived asset impairments of $0.7 million on these assets.

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and Other Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Charges	14. Restructuring and Other Charges In the first quarter of 2016, we determined to undertake a cost reduction program to reduce our on-going operating expenses, including workforce reductions and closure of certain make-ready shops. These actions were a result of our review of our businesses and efforts to efficiently manage cost and maintain our businesses in line with then current and expected activity levels and anticipated make-ready demand in the U.S. market. During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we incurred $13.3 million of restructuring and other charges as a result of this plan primarily related to severance benefits and consulting fees. These charges are reflected as restructuring and other charges in our consolidated statement of operations. The cost reduction program under this plan was completed during the fourth quarter of 2016. The following table presents the expense incurred under this plan by reportable segment (in thousands): Contract Aftermarket Other (1) Total Year Ended December 31, 2016 $ 3,424 $ 1,113 $ 8,791 $ 13,328 (1) Represents expenses incurred under this plan that are not directly attributable to our reportable segments including severance benefits and consulting fees incurred within the corporate function. As discussed in Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) , we completed the Spin-off of Exterran Corporation on November 3, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we incurred $3.6 million and $ 4.1 million , respectively, of costs associated with the Spin-off which were directly attributable to Archrock and are summarized below. The restructuring charges associated with the Spin-off have not been allocated to the segments because they primarily represent costs incurred within the corporate function. Restructuring charges incurred in 2015 and 2014 in conjunction with completion of the Spin-off or directly associated with the Exterran Corporation business are included in discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had an accrued liability balance of $0.7 million and $0.9 million for retention and severance benefits incurred. We expect to incur an additional $1.5 million in 2017 related to retention payments. In the second quarter of 2015 we announced a cost reduction plan primarily focused on workforce reductions. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we incurred $0.6 million of restructuring and other charges as a result of this plan primarily related to termination benefits. These charges are reflected as restructuring and other charges in our consolidated statement of operations. In January 2014, we announced a plan to centralize our make-ready operations to improve the cost and efficiency of our shops and further enhance the competitiveness of our fleet of compressors. As part of this plan, we examined both recent and anticipated changes in the U.S. market, including the throughput demand of our shops and the addition of new equipment to our fleet. To better align our costs and capabilities with the market, we determined to close several of our make-ready shops. The centralization of our make-ready operations was completed in the second quarter of 2015 . During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we incurred $5.4 million of restructuring and other charges as a result of this plan. The following table summarizes the changes to our accrued liability balance related to restructuring charges for the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2015 , and 2016 (in thousands): Spin-off Cost Reduction Plan Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ — $ — $ — Additions for costs expensed — 5,394 5,394 Less: non-cash expense — (4,103 ) (4,103 ) Reductions for payments — (1,291 ) (1,291 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ — $ — $ — Additions for costs expensed 4,135 610 4,745 Less: non-cash expense (2,515 ) — (2,515 ) Reductions for payments (765 ) (610 ) (1,375 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 855 $ — $ 855 Additions for costs expensed 3,573 13,328 16,901 Less: non-cash expense (1,828 ) — (1,828 ) Reductions for payments (1,888 ) (13,328 ) (15,216 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 712 $ — $ 712 The following table summarizes the components of charges included in restructuring and other charges in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Retention and severance benefits $ 12,374 $ 3,745 $ 1,291 Consulting services 4,527 — — Non-cash inventory write-downs — 1,000 4,103 Total restructuring and other charges $ 16,901 $ 4,745 $ 5,394

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	15. Income Taxes The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Current tax provision (benefit): U.S. federal $ — $ 556 $ 23 State 352 1,415 (654 ) Total current 352 1,971 (631 ) Deferred tax provision (benefit): U.S. federal (21,287 ) 48,450 (23,786 ) State (3,669 ) 2,768 (3,649 ) Total deferred (24,956 ) 51,218 (27,435 ) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes $ (24,604 ) $ 53,189 $ (28,066 ) The provision for (benefit from) income taxes for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 resulted in effective tax rates on continuing operations of 27.5% , (50.1)% and 62.1% , respectively. The reasons for the differences between these effective tax rates and the U.S. statutory rate of 35% are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Income taxes at U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% $ (31,297 ) $ (37,165 ) $ (15,813 ) Net state income taxes 416 2,383 (5,253 ) Noncontrolling interest 3,204 (2,904 ) (11,166 ) Unrecognized tax benefits (2,078 ) 698 4,063 Valuation allowances and write off of tax attributes 85 88,088 — Indemnification Revenue / Expense 3,006 77 — Other 2,060 2,012 103 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes $ (24,604 ) $ 53,189 $ (28,066 ) Deferred income tax balances are the direct effect of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 48,949 $ 8,028 Inventory 1,227 3,642 Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards 1,496 1,496 Accrued liabilities 9,688 11,466 Other 3,778 4,913 Subtotal 65,138 29,545 Valuation allowances (633 ) (633 ) Total deferred tax assets 64,505 28,912 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment (28,037 ) (53,495 ) Basis difference in the Partnership (199,417 ) (148,421 ) Other (4,165 ) (5,562 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (231,619 ) (207,478 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (167,114 ) $ (178,566 ) Tax balances are presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as deferred income taxes. Pursuant to Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, utilization of loss carryforwards and alternative minimum tax credits, are subject to annual limitations due to any ownership changes of 5% owners. In general, an ownership change, as defined by Section 382, results from transactions increasing the ownership of certain stockholders or public groups in the stock of a corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. The Hanover/Universal merger in 2007 resulted in such an ownership change but the Spin-off did not result in such an ownership change for Archrock. Our ability to utilize loss carryforwards and credit carryforwards against future U.S. federal taxable income and future U.S. federal income tax may be limited in the future if we have another 50% or more ownership change in our 5% shareholders. The limitations may cause us to pay U.S. federal income taxes earlier; however, we do not currently expect that any loss carryforwards or credit carryforwards will expire as a result of any 382 or 383 limitations. On September 13, 2013, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations that address costs incurred in acquiring, producing, or improving tangible property (the “tangible property regulations”). The tangible property regulations are generally effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The tangible property regulations required us to make tax accounting method changes and file election statements with our U.S. federal tax return for our tax year beginning on January 1, 2014; however, these new requirements did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. At December 31, 2016 , we had U.S. federal and state net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $135.0 million and $53.6 million , respectively, included in our NOL deferred tax asset that are available to offset future taxable income. If not used, the federal and state carryforwards will begin to expire in 2025 and 2020, respectively. Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $1.5 million are available to offset future payments of U.S. federal income tax and may be carried forward indefinitely under current U.S. tax law. Employee share-based compensation attributable to the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock is deductible by us for tax purposes. For post-2005 tax years, to the extent these tax deductions exceed the previously accrued deferred tax benefit for these items the additional tax benefit is not recognized under GAAP until the deduction reduces current taxes payable. For pre-2006 tax years, (prior to the adoption of ASC 718, formerly known as FAS 123R), the additional tax benefit is included in our NOL deferred tax asset with a corresponding valuation allowance negating the benefit. At December 31, 2016 , the post-2005 tax benefit not included in our NOL deferred tax asset is $581,000 and the pre-2006 tax benefit included in our NOL deferred tax asset with an offsetting valuation allowance is $633,000 . We record valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character and in the appropriate taxing jurisdictions in the future. If we do not meet our expectations with respect to taxable income, we may not realize the full benefit from our deferred tax assets which would require us to record a valuation allowance in our tax provision in future years. At the time of the Spin-off we had recorded $144.3 million in foreign tax credit deferred tax assets. These deferred tax assets related to foreign tax credits that can be used to reduce our income taxes payable in the current and future years. They will expire if they are not used within the 10-year carryforward period. As a result of the Spin-off it is projected that these Foreign tax credits/deductions allocated to Exterran Corporation will expire unused because Exterran Corporation will not generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source taxable income after the Spin-off to utilize these credits. Therefore, in the fourth quarter of 2015 , we wrote off foreign tax credits for the years 2005-2010 in the amount of $48.2 million and set up a valuation allowance for the years 2011-2015 of $37.8 million for a total impact to Archrock’s fourth quarter 2015 tax provision of $86.0 million . The credits and offsetting valuation allowance were allocated to Exterran Corporation for their use in future tax returns. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits (including discontinued operations) is shown below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 11,998 $ 14,595 $ 11,259 Additions based on tax positions related to current year 271 845 954 Additions based on tax positions related to prior years 862 3,648 2,597 Reductions based on settlement with government authority — — — Reductions based on lapse of statute of limitations — — (215 ) Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years (3,466 ) (592 ) — Reductions based on tax positions transferred to Exterran Corp. — (6,498 ) — Ending balance $ 9,665 $ 11,998 $ 14,595 We had $9.7 million , $12.0 million and $14.6 million of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively, which if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate (except for amounts that would be reflected in income from discontinued operations, net of tax). We also have recorded $0.2 million , $0.2 million and $3.3 million of potential interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions (including discontinued operations) as of December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as reductions in income tax expense. Subject to the provisions of the tax matters agreement between Exterran Corporation and us, both parties agreed to indemnify the primary obligor of any return for tax periods beginning before and ending before or after the Spin-off (including any ongoing or future amendments and audits for these returns) for the portion of the tax liability (including interest and penalties) that relates to their respective operations reported in the filing. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we have recorded a $6.6 million and $5.7 million indemnification asset (including penalties and interest), respectively, related to unrecognized tax benefits. We and our subsidiaries file consolidated and separate income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in numerous state jurisdictions. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for tax years beginning from 1997 onward and, early in the second quarter of 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) commenced an examination of our U.S. federal income tax returns for the tax years 2006, 2008 and 2009. In October 2012, the IRS completed its examination and issued Revenue Agent’s Reports (“RARs”) that reflected an aggregate over-assessment of $0.9 million . All of the adjustments proposed in the RARs were agreed, except for the disallowance of our telephone excise tax refund (“TETR”) claims of $0.5 million related to the 2006 tax year, for which we filed protests with the Appeals Division of the IRS. We settled with the IRS Appeals Division in December 2013 for more than 90% of our TETR claims and received refunds in the first quarter of 2014. The $0.9 million over-assessment was approved for refund by the Joint Committee on Taxation and was received in the third quarter of 2014. We do not expect any tax adjustments from later tax years that would have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations. State income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three to five years after filing the returns. However, the state impact of any U.S. federal audit adjustments and amendments remains subject to examination by various states for up to one year after formal notification to the states. We are currently involved in a state audit. During 2016, we settled certain years of the state audit, which resulted in a refund of $5.6 million and a reduction of $3.5 million of previously accrued uncertain tax benefits. As of December 31, 2016 , we did not have any state audits underway that we believe would have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations. We do not believe any of our unrecognized tax benefits will be reduced before the year ended December 31, 2017 due to the settlement of audits and the expiration of statutes of limitations. However, due to the uncertain and complex application of tax regulations, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters may result in liabilities which could materially differ from these estimates.

Common Stockholders' Equity

Common Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Common Stockholders' Equity	16. Common Stockholders’ Equity The Archrock, Inc. (formerly Exterran Holdings, Inc.) 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) allows us to withhold shares to use upon vesting of restricted stock at the then current market price to cover taxes required to be withheld on the vesting date. We purchased 184,368 of our shares from participants for approximately $1.5 million during 2016 to cover tax withholding. The 2013 Plan is administered by the compensation committee of our board of directors.

Stock-Based Compensation and Aw

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation and Awards	17. Stock-Based Compensation and Awards During the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 we recognized stock based compensation expense in our results of operations of $9.9 million , $10.0 million and $12.8 million , respectively, related to stock options, restricted stock units, performance units, phantom units and the employee stock purchase plan. Stock Incentive Plan In April 2013, we adopted the 2013 Plan to provide for the granting of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance units, other stock-based awards and dividend equivalent rights to employees, directors and consultants of Archrock. Under the 2013 Plan, the maximum number of shares of common stock available for issuance pursuant to awards is 10,100,000 . Each option and stock appreciation right granted counts as one share against the aggregate share limit, and any share subject to a stock settled award other than a stock option, stock appreciation right or other award for which the recipient pays intrinsic value counts as 1.75 shares against the aggregate share limit. Shares subject to awards granted under the 2013 Plan that are subsequently canceled, terminated, settled in cash or forfeited (excluding shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations to or pay the exercise price of an option) are, to the extent of such cancelation, termination, settlement or forfeiture, available for future grant under the 2013 Plan. Cash settled awards are not counted against the aggregate share limit. No additional grants may be made under the Archrock, Inc. 2007 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). Previous grants made under the 2007 Plan will continue to be governed by that plan. Exterran Corporation Spin-off Adjustments In connection with the Spin-off of Exterran Corporation, stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance unit awards were adjusted in accordance with anti-dilution provisions under the existing plans. As such, we did not record any additional compensation expense related to the adjustment of the awards. The awards were generally adjusted as follows: • Pre-2015 Awards. Immediately prior to the Spin-off, each outstanding Exterran Holdings, Inc. (“Exterran Holdings”) stock option, restricted stock, restricted stock unit and performance unit granted prior to January 1, 2015, whether vested or unvested, was split into two awards, consisting of an Archrock award and an Exterran Corporation award. However, Exterran Holdings “incentive stock options” (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code) were converted solely, into options denominated in shares of common stock of the applicable holder’s post-spin employer if the holder of the award elected, prior to the Spin-off, to preserve the tax treatment of such option. • 2015 Awards. Each Exterran Holdings stock option, restricted stock award, restricted stock unit award and performance unit award that was (i) granted in calendar year 2015 and (ii) held by an individual who became our employee or is engaged to provide service to us following the Spin-off was converted solely into an Archrock award. We did not grant any stock options in the calendar year 2015 prior to the Spin-off. Equity awards that were adjusted as described above generally remain subject to the same vesting, expiration, performance conditions and other terms and conditions as applied to the awards immediately prior to the Spin-off. Stock Options Stock options are granted at fair market value at the grant date, are exercisable according to the vesting schedule established by the compensation committee of our board of directors in its sole discretion and expire no later than seven years after the grant date. Stock options generally vest one-third per year on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued services through the applicable vesting date. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we did not grant any stock options. The weighted average grant date fair value for stock options granted during the year ended 2014 was $14.47 and was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions: Year Ended December 31, 2014 Expected life in years 4.5 Risk-free interest rate 1.33 % Volatility 46.51 % Dividend yield 1.5 % The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the grant date for a period commensurate with the estimated expected life of the stock options. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock over the period commensurate with the expected life of the stock options and other factors. The dividend yield is based on the current annualized dividend rate in effect during the quarter in which the grant was made. The following table presents stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Stock Options (in thousands) Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Options outstanding, January 1, 2016 1,247 $ 18.28 Granted — — Exercised — — Canceled (500 ) 20.37 Options outstanding, December 31, 2016 747 16.88 2.0 $ 1,789 Options exercisable, December 31, 2016 715 16.50 1.9 1,789 Intrinsic value is the difference between the market value of our stock and the exercise price of each stock option multiplied by the number of stock options outstanding for those stock options where the market value exceeds their exercise price. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during 2015 and 2014 was $1.5 million and $16.6 million , respectively. As of December 31, 2016 , we expect $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 0.2 years. Restricted Stock, Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units, Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units and Performance Units For grants of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance units, we recognize compensation expense over the vesting period equal to the fair value of our common stock at the grant date. Our restricted stock and certain of our restricted stock units and performance units include rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents. We remeasure the fair value of cash- settled restricted stock units and cash-settled performance units and record a cumulative adjustment of the expense previously recognized. Our obligation related to the cash-settled restricted stock units and cash-settled performance units is reflected as a liability in our consolidated balance sheets. Restricted stock, stock-settled restricted stock units, performance units, cash-settled restricted stock units and performance units generally vest one-third per year on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued services through the applicable vesting date. The following table presents restricted stock, stock-settled restricted stock unit, performance unit, cash-settled restricted stock unit and cash-settled performance unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Shares (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Non-vested awards, January 1, 2016 1,155 $ 18.50 Granted 1,357 6.09 Vested (817 ) 15.23 Canceled (83 ) 11.43 Non-vested awards, December 31, 2016 (1) 1,612 10.08 (1) Non-vested awards as of December 31, 2016 are comprised of 259,000 cash settled restricted stock units and cash settled performance units and 1,353,000 restricted shares and stock-settled restricted stock units. As of December 31, 2016 , we expect $10.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock, stock-settled restricted stock units, and cash-settled restricted stock units to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.7 years . Employee Stock Purchase Plan In August 2007, we adopted the Archrock, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended, the “ESPP”), which is intended to provide employees with an opportunity to participate in our long-term performance and success through the purchase of shares of common stock at a price that may be less than fair market value. The ESPP is designed to comply with Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Each quarter, an eligible employee may elect to withhold a portion of his or her salary up to the lesser of $25,000 per year or 10% of his or her eligible pay to purchase shares of our common stock at a price equal to 85% to 100% of the fair market value of the stock as of the first trading day of the quarter, the last trading day of the quarter or the lower of the first trading day of the quarter and the last trading day of the quarter, as the compensation committee of our board of directors may determine. The ESPP will terminate on the date that all shares of common stock authorized for sale under the ESPP have been purchased, unless it is extended. In May 2011, we amended the ESPP to increase the maximum number of shares of common stock available for purchase under the ESPP to 1,000,000 . As a result of the Spin-off, the ESPP was suspended after the second quarter 2015 purchase period. Directors’ Stock and Deferral Plan On August 20, 2007, we adopted the Archrock, Inc. Directors’ Stock and Deferral Plan to provide non-employee members of the board of directors with an opportunity to elect to receive our common stock as payment for a portion or all of their retainer and meeting fees. The number of shares paid each quarter is determined by dividing the dollar amount of fees elected to be paid in common stock by the closing sales price per share of the common stock on the last day of the quarter. In addition, directors who elect to receive a portion or all of their fees in the form of common stock may also elect to defer, until a later date, the receipt of a portion or all of their fees to be received in common stock. We have reserved 100,000 shares under the Directors’ Stock and Deferral Plan, and as of December 31, 2016 , 48,022 shares remained available to be issued under the plan. Partnership Long-Term Incentive Plan The Partnership’s Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Partnership Plan”) was adopted in October 2006 for the benefit of the employees, directors and consultants of the Partnership, us and our respective affiliates. A maximum of 1,035,378 common units, common unit options, restricted units and phantom units are available for issuance under the Partnership Plan. The Partnership Plan is administered by the board of directors of Archrock GP LLC, the general partner of the Partnership’s general partner, or a committee thereof (the “Partnership Plan Administrator”). Phantom units are notional units that entitle the grantee to receive common units upon the vesting of such phantom units or, at the discretion of the Partnership Plan Administrator, cash equal to the fair market value of such common units. Phantom units granted under the Partnership Plan may include nonforfeitable tandem distribution equivalent rights to receive cash distributions on unvested phantom units in the quarter in which distributions are paid on common units. For grants of phantom units, we recognize compensation expense over the vesting period equal to the fair value of the Partnership’s common units at the grant date. Phantom units generally vest one-third per year on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued service through the applicable vesting date. Partnership Phantom Units The following table presents phantom unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Phantom Units (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Unit Phantom units outstanding, January 1, 2016 77 $ 27.01 Granted 190 7.84 Vested (70 ) 18.34 Phantom units outstanding, December 31, 2016 197 11.60 As of December 31, 2016 , we expect $1.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested phantom units to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 1.8 years .

Cash Dividends

Cash Dividends	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Dividends [Abstract]
Cash Dividends	18. Cash Dividends The following table summarizes our dividends per common share: Declaration Date Payment Date Dividends per Common Share Total Dividends February 25, 2014 March 28, 2014 $ 0.1500 $ 10.0 million April 29, 2014 May 16, 2014 0.1500 10.0 million July 31, 2014 August 18, 2014 0.1500 10.0 million October 30, 2014 November 17, 2014 0.1500 10.3 million January 30, 2015 February 17, 2015 0.1500 10.3 million April 28, 2015 May 18, 2015 0.1500 10.4 million July 30, 2015 August 17, 2015 0.1500 10.5 million October 18, 2015 October 30, 2015 0.1500 10.4 million January 26, 2016 February 16, 2016 0.1875 13.1 million May 2, 2016 May 18, 2016 0.0950 6.7 million July 27, 2016 August 16, 2016 0.0950 6.7 million October 31, 2016 November 17, 2016 0.1200 8.4 million On January 19, 2017 , our board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock which was paid on February 15, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 8, 2017 . Any future determinations to pay cash dividends to our stockholders will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition and results of operations, credit and loan agreements in effect at that time and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.

Retirement Benefit Plan

Retirement Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Benefit Plan	19. Retirement Benefit Plan Our 401(k) retirement plan provides for optional employee contributions up to the applicable Internal Revenue Service annual limit and discretionary employer matching contributions. We make discretionary matching contributions to each participant’s account at a rate of (i) 100% of each participant’s first 1% of contributions plus (ii) 50% of each participant’s contributions up to the next 5% of eligible compensation. We recorded matching contributions of $3.8 million , $4.2 million and $5.0 million during 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Transactions Related to the Par

Transactions Related to the Partnership	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions Related to the Partnership	20. Transactions Related to the Partnership At December 31, 2016 , Archrock owned an approximately 45% interest in the Partnership. As of December 31, 2016 , the Partnership’s fleet included 6,209 compressor units comprising approximately 3.3 million horsepower, or 86% of our and the Partnership’s combined total U.S. horsepower. The liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating the Partnership do not necessarily represent additional claims on the general assets of Archrock outside of the Partnership; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated Partnership. Conversely, assets recognized as a result of consolidating the Partnership do not necessarily represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against Archrock’s general assets. There are no restrictions on the Partnership’s assets that are reported in Archrock’s general assets. On November 19, 2016, we sold to the Partnership contract operations customer service agreements with 63 customers and a fleet of 262 compressor units used to provide compression services under those agreements, comprising approximately 147,000 horsepower, or approximately 4% (of then available horsepower) of our and the Partnership’s combined U.S. contract operations business. Total consideration for the transaction was $85.0 million , excluding transaction costs and consisted of the Partnership’s issuance to us of approximately 5.5 million common units and approximately 111,000 general partner units. As a result, adjustments were made to noncontrolling interest, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), deferred income taxes and additional paid-in capital to reflect our new ownership percentage in the Partnership. This acquisition is referred to as the “November 2016 Contract Operations Acquisition.” On September 30, 2016, the Partnership issued and sold to Archrock General Partner, L.P. (“GP”), our wholly owned subsidiary and the Partnership’s general partner, 1,158 general partner units to maintain GP’s approximate 2% general partner interest in the Partnership. On March 1, 2016, the Partnership completed the March 2016 Acquisition. A portion of the $18.8 million purchase price was funded through the issuance of 257,000 of the Partnership’s common units for $1.8 million In connection with this acquisition, the Partnership issued and sold to GP, our wholly owned subsidiary and the Partnership’s general partner, 5,205 general partner units to maintain GP’s approximate 2% general partner interest in the Partnership. See Note 4 (“Business Acquisitions”) for additional information. As a result, adjustments were made to noncontrolling interest, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), deferred income taxes and additional paid-in capital to reflect our new ownership percentage in the Partnership. In May 2015, the Partnership entered into an At-The-Market Equity Offering Sales Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (the “Sales Agents”). During the year ended December 31, 2015 , the Partnership sold 49,774 common units for net proceeds of $1.2 million pursuant to the ATM Agreement. The partnership did not make any sales under the ATM Agreement during 2016 and the ATM Agreement expired pursuant to its terms on June 21, 2016. On April 17, 2015, we sold to the Partnership contract operations customer service agreements with 60 customers and a fleet of 238 compressor units used to provide compression services under those agreements, comprising approximately 148,000 horsepower, or 3% (of then available horsepower) of the combined contract operations business of the Partnership and us. The assets sold also included 179 compressor units, comprising approximately 66,000 horsepower, previously leased by us to the Partnership. Total consideration for the transaction was approximately $102.3 million , excluding transaction costs, and consisted of the Partnership’s issuance to us of approximately 4.0 million common units and approximately 80,000 general partner units. Based on the terms of the contribution, conveyance and assumption agreement, the common units and general partner units, including incentive distribution rights, we received in this transaction were not entitled to receive a cash distribution relating to the quarter ended March 31, 2015. As a result, adjustments were made to noncontrolling interest, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), deferred income taxes and additional paid-in capital to reflect our new ownership percentage in the Partnership. In April 2014, the Partnership sold, pursuant to a public underwritten offering, 6,210,000 common units, including 810,000 common units pursuant to an over-allotment option. The Partnership received net proceeds of $169.5 million , after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses, which it used to fund a portion of the April 2014 MidCon Acquisition. In connection with this sale and as permitted under its partnership agreement, the Partnership issued and sold to GP, in exchange for $3.6 million , approximately 126,000 general partner units to maintain GP’s approximate 2% general partner interest in the Partnership. As a result, adjustments were made to noncontrolling interest, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), deferred income taxes and additional paid-in capital to reflect our new ownership percentage in the Partnership. The following table presents the effects of changes from net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders and changes in our equity interest of the Partnership on our equity attributable to Archrock stockholders (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders $ (54,555 ) $ (132,549 ) $ 60,945 Increase in Archrock stockholders’ additional paid in capital for change in ownership of Partnership units 18,464 18,386 74,521 Change from net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders and transfers to/from the noncontrolling interest $ (36,091 ) $ (114,163 ) $ 135,466

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	21. Commitments and Contingencies Rent expense for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 was approximately $8.9 million , $10.9 million and $9.8 million , respectively. Commitments for future minimum rental payments with terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2017 $ 4,892 2018 2,735 2019 1,774 2020 1,443 2021 1,301 Thereafter 576 Total $ 12,721 We have issued the following guarantees that are not recorded on our accompanying consolidated balance sheet (dollars in thousands): Term Maximum Potential Undiscounted Payments as of December 31, 2016 Standby letters of credit 2017 $ 9,969 Performance bonds (1) 2017 - 2020 2,243 Maximum potential undiscounted payments $ 12,212 (1) We have issued guarantees to third parties to ensure performance of our obligations, some of which may be fulfilled by third parties. We are subject to a number of state and local taxes that are not income-based. As many of these taxes are subject to audit by the taxing authorities, it is possible that an audit could result in additional taxes due. We accrue for such additional taxes when we determine that it is probable that we have incurred a liability and we can reasonably estimate the amount of the liability. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we had accrued $1.5 million and $ 2.7 million , respectively, for the outcomes of non-income based tax audits. We do not expect that the ultimate resolutions of these audits will result in a material variance from the amounts accrued. We do not accrue for unasserted claims for tax audits unless we believe the assertion of a claim is probable, it is probable that it will be determined that the claim is owed and we can reasonably estimate the claim or range of the claim. We also believe the likelihood is remote that the impact of potential unasserted claims from non-income based tax audits could be material to our consolidated financial position, but it is possible that the resolution of future audits could be material to our consolidated results of operations or cash flows for the period in which the resolution occurs. Subject to the provisions of the tax matters agreement between Exterran Corporation and us, both parties agreed to indemnify the primary obligor of any return for tax periods beginning before and ending before or after the Spin-off (including any ongoing or future amendments and audits for these returns) for the portion of the tax liability (including interest and penalties) that relates to their respective operations reported in the filing. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , we recorded a $1.7 million and $ 1.5 million indemnification liability (including penalties and interest) related to non-income based tax audits, respectively. Our business can be hazardous, involving unforeseen circumstances such as uncontrollable flows of natural gas or well fluids and fires or explosions. As is customary in our industry, we review our safety equipment and procedures and carry insurance against some, but not all, risks of our business. Our insurance coverage includes property damage, general liability and commercial automobile liability and other coverage we believe is appropriate. In addition, we have a minimal amount of insurance on our offshore assets. We believe that our insurance coverage is customary for the industry and adequate for our business; however, losses and liabilities not covered by insurance would increase our costs. Additionally, we are substantially self-insured for workers’ compensation and employee group health claims in view of the relatively high per-incident deductibles we absorb under our insurance arrangements for these risks. Losses up to the deductible amounts are estimated and accrued based upon known facts, historical trends and industry averages. Indemnification Obligations On November 3, 2015, we completed the Spin-off of our international contract operations, international aftermarket services and global fabrication businesses into a separate, publicly traded company operating as Exterran Corporation. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a separation and distribution agreement, which provides for cross-indemnities between Exterran Corporation’s operating subsidiary and us and established procedures for handling claims subject to indemnification and related matters. Generally, the separation and distribution agreement provides for cross-indemnities principally designed to place financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of our business with us and financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of Exterran Corporation’s business with Exterran Corporation. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, we and Exterran Corporation will generally release the other party from all claims arising prior to the Spin-off that relate to the other party’s business. Litigation and Claims In 2011, the Texas Legislature enacted changes related to the appraisal of natural gas compressors for ad valorem tax purposes by expanding the definitions of “Heavy Equipment Dealer” and “Heavy Equipment” effective from the beginning of 2012 (the “Heavy Equipment Statutes”). Under the revised statutes, we believe we are a Heavy Equipment Dealer, that our natural gas compressors are Heavy Equipment and that we, therefore, are required to file our ad valorem taxes under this new methodology. We further believe that our natural gas compressors are taxable under the Heavy Equipment Statutes in the counties where we maintain a business location and keep natural gas compressors instead of where the compressors may be located on January 1 of a tax year. As a result of this new methodology, our ad valorem tax expense (which is reflected in our consolidated statements of operations as a component of cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense)) includes a benefit of $16.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 . Since the change in methodology became effective in 2012, we have recorded an aggregate benefit of $60.7 million as of December 31, 2016 , of which approximately $13.7 million has been agreed to by a number of appraisal review boards and county appraisal districts and $47.0 million has been disputed and is currently in litigation. A large number of appraisal review boards denied our position, although some accepted it, and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Archrock Services Leasing LLC, formerly known as EES Leasing LLC (“EES Leasing”), and Archrock Partners’ subsidiary, Archrock Partners Leasing LLC, formerly known as EXLP Leasing LLC (“EXLP Leasing”) filed 176 petitions for review in the appropriate district courts with respect to the 2012 tax year, 109 petitions for review in the appropriate district courts with respect to the 2013 tax year, 115 petitions for review in the appropriate district courts with respect to the 2014 tax year, 120 petitions for review in the appropriate district courts with respect to the 2015 tax year, and as of December 31, 2016, 109 petitions for review in the appropriate district courts with respect to the 2016 tax year. To date, only five cases have advanced to the point of trial or submission of summary judgment motions on the merits, and only three cases have been decided, with two of the decisions having been rendered by the same presiding judge. All three of those decisions were appealed, and all three of the appeals have been decided by intermediate appellate courts. On October 17, 2013, the 143rd Judicial District Court of Loving County, Texas ruled in EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC v. Loving County Appraisal District that EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing are Heavy Equipment Dealers and that their compressors qualify as Heavy Equipment, but the district court further held that the Heavy Equipment Statutes were unconstitutional as applied to EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s compressors. EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing appealed the district court’s constitutionality holding to the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso, Texas. On September 23, 2015, the Eighth Court of Appeals ruled in EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s favor by overruling the 143rd District Court’s constitutionality ruling. The Eighth Court of Appeals also ruled, however, that EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s natural gas compressors are taxable in the counties where they were located on January 1 of the tax year at issue. On October 28, 2013, the 143rd Judicial District Court of Ward County, Texas ruled in EES Leasing LLC & EXLP Leasing LLC v. Ward County Appraisal District that EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing are Heavy Equipment Dealers and that their compressors qualify as Heavy Equipment, but the court held that the Heavy Equipment Statutes were unconstitutional as applied to their compressors. EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing appealed the district court’s constitutionality holding to the Eighth Court of Appeals in El Paso, Texas, and the Ward County Appraisal District cross-appealed the district court’s rulings that EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s compressors qualify as Heavy Equipment. On September 23, 2015, the Eighth Court of Appeals ruled in EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s favor by overruling the 143rd District Court’s constitutionality ruling and affirming its ruling that EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s compressors qualify as Heavy Equipment. The Eighth Court of Appeals also ruled, however, that EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s natural gas compressors are taxable in the counties where they were located on January 1 of the tax year at issue. The Ward County Appraisal District and Loving County Appraisal District each filed (on January 27, 2016 and February 10, 2016, respectively) a petition asking the Texas Supreme Court to review its respective Eighth Court of Appeals decision. On March 11, 2016, EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing filed responses to the appraisal districts’ petitions and cross-petitions for review in each case asking the Texas Supreme Court to also review the Eighth Court of Appeals’ determination that natural gas compressors are taxable in the counties where they were located on January 1 of the tax year at issue. The Ward County Appraisal District filed its response to EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s cross-petition on June 6, 2016, and EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing filed their reply on June 21, 2016. The Loving County Appraisal District filed its response to EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s cross-petition on May 27, 2016, and EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing filed their reply on June 10, 2016. On March 18, 2014, the 10th Judicial District Court of Galveston, Texas ruled in EXLP Leasing LLC & EES Leasing LLC v. Galveston Central Appraisal District that EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing are Heavy Equipment Dealers and that their compressors qualify as Heavy Equipment, but the court held the Heavy Equipment Statutes unconstitutional as applied to their compressors. EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing appealed the district court’s constitutionality holding to the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas. On August 25, 2015, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals issued a ruling stating that EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s compressors are taxable in the counties where they were located on January 1 of the tax year at issue, and it remanded the case to the district court for further evidence on the issue of whether the Heavy Equipment Statutes are constitutional as applied to EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s compressors. On November 24, 2015, EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing filed a petition asking the Texas Supreme Court to review this decision. On March 21, 2016, the Galveston Central Appraisal District filed a response to EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s petition for review, and EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing filed their reply on April 26, 2016. In EES Leasing v. Irion County Appraisal District, EES Leasing and the appraisal district each filed motions for summary judgment in the 51st Judicial District Court of Irion County, Texas concerning the applicability and constitutionality of the Heavy Equipment Statutes. On May 20, 2014, the district court entered an order denying both motions for summary judgment, holding that a fact issue existed as to the applicability of the Heavy Equipment Statutes to the one compressor at issue. The presiding judge for the 51st District Court has since consolidated the 2012 tax year case with EES Leasing’s 2013 tax year case, which also included EXLP Leasing as a party. On August 27, 2015, the presiding judge abated the combined case, EES Leasing LLC and EXLP Leasing LLC v. Irion County Appraisal District, until the final resolution of the appellate cases considering the constitutionality of the Heavy Equipment Statutes, or further order of the court. EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing also filed a motion for summary judgment in EES Leasing LLC & EXLP Leasing LLC v. Harris County Appraisal District , pending in the 189th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. The court heard arguments on the motion on December 6, 2013 but has yet to rule. No trial date has been set. On June 3, 2015, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas issued a decision reversing the 406th District Court’s dismissal of EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s tax appeals for want of jurisdiction. In EXLP Leasing LLC et. al v. Webb County Appraisal District, United Independent School District (“United ISD”) intervened as a party in interest and sought to dismiss the lawsuit arguing that the district court was without jurisdiction to hear the appeal. Under Section 42.08(b) of the Texas Tax Code, a property owner must pay before the delinquency date the lesser of (1) the amount of taxes due on the portion of the taxable value of the property that is not in dispute or (2) the amount of taxes due on the property under the order from which the appeal is taken. EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing paid zero taxes to Webb County because the entire amount of tax assessed by Webb County was in dispute. Instead, as required by the Heavy Equipment Statutes and Texas Comptroller forms, EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing paid taxes on the compressors at issue to Victoria County, where they maintain their place of business and keep natural gas compressors. The Webb County Appraisal District and United ISD contested EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s position that the Heavy Equipment Statutes contain situs provisions requiring that taxes be paid where the dealer has a business location and keeps its natural gas compressors, instead arguing that taxes are payable to the county where each compressor is located as of January 1 of the tax year at issue. The district court granted United ISD’s motion to dismiss on April 1, 2014 and declined EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s motion to reconsider. The Fourth Court of Appeals reversed, holding that, based on the plain meaning of Section 42.08(b)(1), and because the entire amount was in dispute, ESS Leasing and EXLP Leasing were not required to prepay disputed taxes to invoke the trial court’s jurisdiction. The Fourth Court of Appeals denied United ISD’s request for a rehearing. On September 29, 2015, United ISD filed a petition for review in the Texas Supreme Court. On December 4, 2015, the Texas Supreme Court denied United ISD’s petition for review. United ISD has four delinquency lawsuits pending against EES Leasing and EXLP Leasing in the 49th District Court of Webb County, Texas. The cases have been abated pending the resolution of EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s 2012 tax year case pending in the 406th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas. On September 2, 2016, the Texas Supreme Court requested that consolidated merits briefs be filed in EES Leasing’s and EXLP Leasing’s cases against the Loving County Appraisal District, Ward County Appraisal District, and Galveston Central Appraisal District, as well as two similar cases involving different taxpayers. On September 19, 2016, the Supreme Court entered a consolidated briefing schedule for the five cases. Consolidated briefing was completed on February 7, 2017. We continue to believe that the revised statutes are constitutional as applied to natural gas compressors and that under the revised statutes our natural gas compressors are taxable in the counties where we maintain a business location and keep natural gas compressors. Recognizing the similarity of the issues and that these cases will ultimately be resolved by the Texas appellate courts, most of the remaining 2012-2016 district court cases have been formally or effectively abated pending a decision from the Texas Supreme Court. If our appeals are ultimately unsuccessful, or if the Texas Supreme Court decides to review the matter and rules against us, we would be required to pay ad valorem taxes up to the aggregate benefit we have recorded, and the additional ad valorem tax payments may also be subject to substantial penalties and interest. In addition, while we do not expect the ultimate determination of the issue of where the natural gas compressors are taxable under the Heavy Equipment Statutes would have an impact on the amount of taxes due, we could be subject to substantial penalties if we are unsuccessful on this issue. Also, if we are unsuccessful in our litigation with the appraisal districts, or if legislation is enacted in Texas that repeals or alters the Heavy Equipment Statutes such that in the future we do not qualify as a Heavy Equipment Dealer or our compressors do not qualify as Heavy Equipment, then we would likely be required to pay these ad valorem taxes under the old methodology going forward, which would increase our quarterly cost of sales expense up to approximately the amount of our then most recent quarterly benefit recorded. If this litigation is resolved against us in whole or in part, or if in the future we do not qualify as a Heavy Equipment Dealer or our compressors do not qualify as Heavy Equipment because of new or revised Texas statutes, we will incur additional taxes and could be subject to substantial penalties and interest, which would impact our future results of operations, financial condition and cash flows and also our ability to pay dividends in the future. In the ordinary course of business, we are also involved in various other pending or threatened legal actions. While management is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these actions, it believes that any ultimate liability arising from any of these other actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, because of the inherent uncertainty of litigation and arbitration proceedings, we cannot provide assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding to which we are a party will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, Exterran Corporation’s 2015 Form 10-K/A discloses that it has been cooperating with the SEC in an investigation, including responding to a subpoena for documents related to the restatement of its consolidated and combined financial statements and related disclosures and compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which are also being provided to the U.S. Department of Justice at its request. Archrock has been assisting Exterran Corporation in responding to this investigation, including providing information regarding periods prior to the Spin-off that is not otherwise in Exterran Corporation’s possession.

Reportable Segments and Geograp

Reportable Segments and Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable Segments and Geographic Information	22. Reportable Segments and Geographic Information We manage our business segments primarily based upon the type of product or service provided. We have two reportable segments which we operate within the U.S.: contract operations and aftermarket services. The contract operations segment primarily provides natural gas compression services to meet specific customer requirements. The aftermarket services segment provides a full range of services to support the compression needs of customers, from parts sales and normal maintenance services to full operation of a customer’s owned assets. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on gross margin for each segment. Revenue includes only sales to external customers. During each of the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , Williams Partners, L.P. (“Williams Partners”) accounted for approximately 13% , 12% and 10% %, respectively, of our consolidated revenue. No other customer accounted for more than 10 % of our consolidated revenue during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 . Additionally, as of December 31, 2016 Williams Partners and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (“Anadarko”) accounted for approximately 15% and 10% of our total trade accounts receivable balance. As of December 31, 2015 Williams Partners accounted for approximately 13% of our total trade accounts receivable balance. The following table presents sales and other financial information by reportable segment during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 (in thousands): Contract Operations Aftermarket Services Reportable Segments Total Other (1) Total (2) 2016: Revenue from external customers $ 647,828 $ 159,241 $ 807,069 $ — $ 807,069 Gross margin 400,788 26,362 427,150 — 427,150 Total assets 2,066,277 106,623 2,172,900 220,882 2,393,782 Capital expenditures 111,170 1,123 112,293 5,279 117,572 2015: Revenue from external customers $ 781,166 $ 216,942 $ 998,108 $ — $ 998,108 Gross margin 461,765 41,297 503,062 — 503,062 Total assets 2,248,191 149,008 2,397,199 276,361 2,673,560 Capital expenditures 227,248 2,296 229,544 26,598 256,142 2014: Revenue from external customers $ 729,103 $ 230,050 $ 959,153 $ — $ 959,153 Gross margin 412,961 41,799 454,760 — 454,760 Total assets 2,446,633 62,485 2,509,118 317,032 2,826,150 Capital expenditures 371,734 825 372,559 11,282 383,841 (1) Includes corporate related items. (2) Totals exclude assets, capital expenditures and the operating results of discontinued operations. The following table presents assets from reportable segments to total assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Assets from reportable segments $ 2,172,900 $ 2,397,199 Other assets (1) 220,882 276,361 Assets associated with discontinued operations 20,997 21,620 Consolidated assets $ 2,414,779 $ 2,695,180 (1) Includes corporate related items. The following table reconciles total gross margin to loss before income taxes: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Total gross margin $ 427,150 $ 503,062 $ 454,760 Less: Selling general and administrative 114,470 131,919 132,651 Depreciation and amortization 208,986 229,127 212,268 Long-lived asset impairment 87,435 124,979 42,828 Restatement Charges 13,470 — — Restructuring and other charges 16,901 4,745 5,394 Goodwill impairment — 3,738 — Interest expense 83,899 107,617 112,273 Debt extinguishment costs — 9,201 — Other (income) loss, net (8,590 ) (2,079 ) (5,475 ) Loss before income taxes $ (89,421 ) $ (106,185 ) $ (45,179 )

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	23. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) In management’s opinion, the summarized quarterly financial data below (in thousands, except per share amounts) contains all appropriate adjustments, all of which are normally recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position and results of operations for the respective periods. March 31, 2016 (1) June 30, 2016 (2) September 30, 2016 (3) December 31, 2016 (4) Revenue from external customers $ 213,295 $ 204,145 $ 195,849 $ 193,780 Gross profit (9) 61,253 54,674 43,587 9,634 Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders (1,819 ) (4,477 ) (9,648 ) (38,611 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per share: Basic $ (0.03 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.56 ) Diluted (0.03 ) (0.07 ) (0.14 ) (0.56 ) March 31, 2015 (5) June 30, 2015 (6) September 30, 2015 (7) December 31, 2015 (8) Revenue from external customers $ 252,873 $ 255,062 $ 248,863 $ 241,310 Gross profit (9) 70,797 67,643 52,949 (21,541 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders 31,027 (24,176 ) (9,910 ) (129,490 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per share: Basic $ 0.45 $ (0.35 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (1.89 ) Diluted 0.45 (0.35 ) (0.15 ) (1.89 ) (1) In the first quarter of 2016 , we recorded $9.9 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”)) and $8.1 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) . (2) In the second quarter of 2016, we recorded a $26 thousand of loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $13.8 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) and $3.0 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) . (3) In the third quarter of 2016 we recorded a $16 thousand of loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $16.7 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ) and $4.7 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ). (4) In the fourth quarter of 2016 , we recorded $47.1 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ), $1.1 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ) and $12.6 million of restatement charges (see Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.) (5) In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded $33.8 million of income from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $8.2 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ). (6) In the second quarter of 2015, we recorded a loss of $19.3 million from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $9.5 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ) and $1.2 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) . (7) In the third quarter of 2015, we recorded $10.1 million of income from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $19.9 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ) and $0.3 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ). (8) In the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded $9.1 million of income from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $3.7 million of goodwill impairment (see Note 7 (“Goodwill”)), $87.4 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”)) and $3.2 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ). (9) Gross profit is defined as revenue less cost of sales, direct depreciation and amortization expense and long-lived asset impairment charges.

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	24. Subsequent Event In January 2017, Exterran Corporation received an additional installment payment, including an annual charge, of $19.7 million from PDVSA Gas relating to the 2012 sale of its subsidiaries’ previously nationalized assets. Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, Exterran Corporation transferred cash to us based on the notional amount of the payment they received from PDVSA Gas in January 2017. The transfer of cash to us will be recognized as an increase to stockholders’ equity on our consolidated balance sheet in the first quarter of 2017.

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALI

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (In thousands) Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses Deductions Balance at End of Period Allowance for doubtful accounts deducted from accounts receivable in the balance sheet December 31, 2016 $ 3,343 $ 3,658 $ 5,137 (1) $ 1,864 December 31, 2015 2,286 3,075 2,018 (1) 3,343 December 31, 2014 1,224 1,743 681 (1) 2,286 Allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventory deducted from inventories in the balance sheet December 31, 2016 $ 9,810 $ 3,182 $ 9,695 (2) $ 3,297 December 31, 2015 11,500 4,286 5,976 (2) 9,810 December 31, 2014 5,871 8,896 3,267 (2) 11,500 Allowance for deferred tax assets not expected to be realized December 31, 2016 $ 633 $ — $ — $ 633 December 31, 2015 633 — — 633 December 31, 2014 633 — — 633 (1) Uncollectible accounts written off. (2) Obsolete inventory written off at cost of value received.

Organization and Summary of S33

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Archrock and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. For financial reporting purposes, we consolidate the financial statements of Archrock Partners, L.P. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Partnership”) with those of our own and reflect its operations in our contract operations business segment. We control the Partnership through our ownership of its general partner. Public ownership of the Partnership’s net assets and earnings is presented as a component of noncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements. The borrowings of the Partnership are presented as part of our consolidated debt. However, we do not have any obligation for the payment of interest or repayment of borrowings incurred by the Partnership.
Use of Estimates in the Financial Statements	Use of Estimates in the Consolidated Financial Statements The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, as well as the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Because of the inherent uncertainties in this process, actual future results could differ from those expected at the reporting date. Management believes that the estimates and assumptions used are reasonable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Contract operations revenue is recognized when earned, which generally occurs monthly when service is provided under our customer contracts. Aftermarket services revenue is recognized as products are delivered and title is transferred or services are performed for the customer.
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We believe that the credit risk in temporary cash investments is limited because our cash is held in accounts with multiple financial institutions. Trade accounts receivable are due from companies of varying size engaged principally in oil and natural gas activities throughout the U.S. We review the financial condition of customers prior to extending credit and generally do not obtain collateral for trade receivables. Payment terms are on a short-term basis and in accordance with industry practice. We consider this credit risk to be limited due to these companies’ financial resources, the nature of products and services we provide and the terms of our contract operations customer service agreements. For additional information regarding concentration of revenue and trade accounts receivable see Note 22 (“Reportable Segments and Geographic Information”). We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from our customers’ inability to make required payments. The determination of the collectability of amounts due from our customers requires us to use estimates and make judgments regarding future events and trends, including monitoring our customers’ payment history and current creditworthiness to determine that collectability is reasonably assured, as well as consideration of the overall business climate in which our customers operate. Inherently, these uncertainties require us to make judgments and estimates regarding our customers’ ability to pay amounts due to us in order to determine the appropriate amount of valuation allowances required for doubtful accounts. We review the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly. We determine the allowance needed based on historical write-off experience and by evaluating significant balances aged greater than 90 days individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
Inventory	Inventory Inventory consists of parts used for maintenance of natural gas compression equipment. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market using the average-cost method. A reserve is recorded against inventory balances for estimated obsolescence based on specific identification and historical experience.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows: Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets 3 to 30 years Buildings 20 to 35 years Transportation, shop equipment and other 3 to 10 years Major improvements that extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. When property, plant and equipment is sold, retired or otherwise disposed of, the gain or loss is recorded in other (income) expense, net.
Computer software	Computer software Certain costs related to the development or purchase of internal-use software are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the software, which ranges from three to five years . Costs related to the preliminary project stage and the post-implementation/operation stage of an internal-use computer software development project are expensed as incurred.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets We review long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangibles that are being amortized, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, including the removal of compressor units from our active fleet, indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss exists when estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. When necessary, an impairment loss is recognized and represents the excess of the asset’s carrying value as compared to its estimated fair value and is charged to the period in which the impairment occurred. Identifiable intangibles are amortized over the assets’ estimated useful lives.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill acquired in connection with business combinations represents the excess of consideration over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired. Certain assumptions and estimates are employed in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as in determining the allocation of goodwill to the appropriate reporting unit. We review the carrying value of our goodwill for potential impairment in the fourth quarter of every year, or whenever events or other circumstances indicate that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount. We first assess qualitative factors to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as the basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. We may elect to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test without completing a qualitative assessment. If a two-step process goodwill impairment test is elected or required, the first step is to compare the implied fair value of our reporting unit with its carrying value (including the goodwill). If the implied fair value of the reporting unit is higher than the carrying value, no impairment is deemed to exist and no further testing is required. If, however, the implied fair value of the reporting unit is below the recorded carrying value, then a second step must be performed to determine the goodwill impairment required, if any. We calculate the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, we recognize an impairment loss for that excess amount. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the first step of the goodwill impairment test is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which have a significant impact on the fair value determined. We determined the fair value of our reporting unit using both the expected present value of future cash flows and a market approach. Each approach was weighted 50% in determining our calculated fair value. The present value of future cash flows were estimated using our most recent forecast and the weighted average cost of capital. The market approach uses a market multiple on earnings before interest expense, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense of comparable peer companies. Significant estimates for our reporting unit included in our impairment analysis were our cash flow forecasts, our estimate of the market’s weighted average cost of capital and market multiples.
Other (Income) Expense, Net	Other (Income) Expense, Net Other (income) expense, net, is primarily comprised of gains and losses from the sale of used assets.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the consolidated financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies and results of recent operations. In the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with the accounting standard on income taxes under a two-step process whereby (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained based on the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.
Hedging and Use of Derivative Instruments	Hedging and Use of Derivative Instruments We use derivative financial instruments to minimize the risks and/or costs associated with financial activities by managing our exposure to interest rate fluctuations on a portion of our debt obligations. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. We record interest rate swaps on the balance sheet as either derivative assets or derivative liabilities measured at their fair value. The fair value of our derivatives is estimated using a combination of the market and income approach based on forward London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) curves. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, to the extent the contracts are effective as hedges until settlement of the underlying hedged transaction. To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, we must formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of the transactions. If the necessary correlation ceases to exist or if the anticipated transaction becomes improbable, we would discontinue hedge accounting and apply mark-to-market accounting. Amounts paid or received from interest rate swap agreements are charged or credited to interest expense and matched with the cash flows and interest expense of the debt being hedged, resulting in an adjustment to the effective interest rate.
Income (Loss) Attributable to Archrock Common Stockholders Per Common Share	Income (Loss) Attributable to Archrock Common Stockholders Per Common Share Basic income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share is computed using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines net income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under the two-class method, basic income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share is determined by dividing income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders after deducting amounts allocated to participating securities, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Participating securities include our unvested restricted stock and certain stock settled restricted stock units that have nonforfeitable rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid. During periods of net loss, no effect is given to participating securities because they do not have a contractual obligation to participate in our losses. Diluted income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding adjusted for the incremental common stock equivalents attributed to outstanding options and warrants to purchase common stock, restricted stock units, stock to be issued pursuant to our employee stock purchase plan and convertible senior notes, unless their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components of comprehensive income (loss) are net income (loss) and all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from transactions with owners. Our accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments, net of tax, that are designated as cash flow hedges and to the extent the hedge is effective, amortization of terminated interest rate swaps and adjustments related to changes in our ownership of the Partnership.
Financial Instruments	GAAP requires that all derivative instruments (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recognized in the balance sheet at fair value and that changes in such fair values be recognized in earnings (loss) unless specific hedging criteria are met. Changes in the values of derivatives that meet these hedging criteria will ultimately offset related earnings effects of the hedged item pending recognition in earnings. Financial Instruments Our financial instruments consist of cash, receivables, payables, interest rate swaps and debt. At December 31, 2016 and 2015 , the estimated fair values of these financial instruments approximated their carrying amounts as reflected in our consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of our fixed rate debt was estimated based on quoted market yields in inactive markets, which are Level 2 inputs. The fair value of our floating rate debt was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates offered on loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality, which are Level 3 inputs. See Note 12 (“Fair Value Measurements”) for additional information regarding the fair value hierarchy.
Recent Accounting Development	Accounting Standards Updates Implemented In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 (“Update 2015-03”) that addresses the presentation of debt issuance costs. Update 2015-03 requires an entity to present such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-15 (“Update 2015-15”) which clarifies that the guidance in Update 2015-03 does not apply to line-of-credit arrangements. Per Update 2015-15, line-of-credit arrangements will continue to defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt costs ratably over the term of the arrangement. Upon transition, an entity is required to comply with the applicable disclosures for a change in an accounting principle. Update 2015-03 was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 on a retrospective basis. We adopted Update 2015-03 in the first quarter of 2016, which resulted in the reclassification of an $11.6 million asset previously presented in intangibles and other assets, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheet to a contra-liability presented in long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. See Note 10 (“Long-Term Debt”) for further details. Accounting Standards Updates Not Yet Implemented In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-15 (“Update 2016-15”) which addresses diversity in practice and simplifies several elements of cash flow classification, including how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. Update 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Update 2016-15 will require adoption on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case it would be required to apply the amendments prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-15 on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (“Update 2016-13”) that changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities and loans, and requires entities to use a new forward-looking expected loss model that will result in the earlier recognition of allowance for losses. Update 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. Entities will apply Update 2016-13 provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-13 on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 (“Update 2016-09”) that simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either debt or equity liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public entities, Update 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (“Update 2016-02”) that establishes a right-of-use model that requires a lessee to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Update 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. We are currently evaluating the impact of Update 2016-02 on our consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11 (“Update 2015-11’) that will require an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. For public business entities, this update is effective on a prospective basis for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this update on our financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (“Update 2014-09”) that outlines a single comprehensive model for companies to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes the most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Update 2014-09 also requires disclosures enabling users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Update 2014-09 will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within the reporting period. Early adoption is permitted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-08 (“Update 2016-08”), which clarifies the guidance in Update 2014-09 by providing guidance on recording revenue on a gross basis versus a net basis based on the determination of whether an entity is a principal or an agent when another party is involved in providing goods or services to a customer. In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-10 (“Update 2016-10”), clarifying the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. Also in April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-11 (“Update 2016-11”), rescinding certain paragraphs pertaining to accounting for shipping and handling fees and costs and accounting for consideration given by a vendor to a customer. In May 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-12 (“Update 2016-12”), clarifying implementation guidance on a few narrow areas and adds some practical expedients to the guidance. Each of these subsequent updates has the same effective date as Update 2014-09. The Company is in the process of assessing our customer contracts, identifying contractual provisions that may result in a change in the timing or the amount of revenue recognized in comparison with current guidance, as well as assessing the enhanced disclosure requirements of the new guidance. Under current guidance we generally recognize revenue when service is provided or products are delivered to the customer. Under the proposed requirements, the nature of some of our contractual provisions, may result in a change in the timing of recognition and the need to estimate revenue in some cases. In addition, we are also evaluating expenses that will meet the criteria for capitalization and amortization under the updated guidance. We are still determining the materiality of the impact of these changes on our consolidated financial statements. The impacts noted are not all inclusive of the impacts that adoption of the updates will have on our consolidated financial statements but reflect our current expectations. We anticipate adoption of the updated guidance effective January 1, 2018.

Organization and Summary of S34

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows: Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets 3 to 30 years Buildings 20 to 35 years Transportation, shop equipment and other 3 to 10 years
Summary of net income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders used in the calculation of basic and diluted income per common share	The following table summarizes net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders used in the calculation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Loss from continuing operations attributable to Archrock stockholders $ (54,129 ) $ (166,226 ) $ (44,829 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (426 ) 33,677 105,774 Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock shareholders (54,555 ) (132,549 ) 60,945 Less: Net income attributable to participating securities (630 ) (514 ) (495 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ (55,185 ) $ (133,063 ) $ 60,450
Schedule of potential shares of common stock that were included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Exterran stockholders per common share	The following table shows the potential shares of common stock that were included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Weighted average common shares outstanding including participating securities 70,468 69,389 67,175 Less: Weighted average participating securities outstanding (1,475 ) (956 ) (941 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding — used in basic income (loss) per common share 68,993 68,433 66,234 Net dilutive potential common shares issuable: On exercise of options and vesting of restricted stock units * * * On settlement of employee stock purchase plan shares * * * On exercise of warrants ** * * On conversion of 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2014 ** ** * Weighted average common shares outstanding — used in diluted income (loss) per common share 68,993 68,433 66,234 * Excluded from diluted income (loss) per common share as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. ** Not applicable as the debt instrument was not outstanding during the period.
Schedule of potential shares of common stock issuable, excluded from computation of diluted income (loss), attributable to Exterran stockholders per common share	The following table shows the potential shares of common stock issuable that were excluded from computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per common share as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net dilutive potential common shares issuable: On exercise of options where exercise price is greater than average market value for the period 597 572 515 On exercise of options and vesting of restricted stock units 60 214 490 On settlement of employee stock purchase plan shares — — 1 On exercise of warrants — — 10,666 On conversion of 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2014 — — 7,073 Net dilutive potential common shares issuable 657 786 18,745
Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, excluding noncontrolling interest	The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax and excluding noncontrolling interest, during the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2015 and 2016 : Derivatives Cash Flow Hedges Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Total Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), January 1, 2014 $ (1,346 ) $ 38,892 $ 37,546 Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1,295 ) (1) (9,370 ) (10,665 ) (Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,730 (2) (2,777 ) (3) (1,047 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders 435 (12,147 ) (11,712 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), December 31, 2014 $ (911 ) $ 26,745 $ 25,834 Gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (2,713 ) (4) 2,415 (298 ) (Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2,054 (5) (29,160 ) (6) (27,106 ) Other comprehensive loss attributable to Archrock stockholders (659 ) (26,745 ) (27,404 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, December 31, 2015 $ (1,570 ) $ — $ (1,570 ) Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1,457 ) (7) — (1,457 ) Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1,349 (8) — 1,349 Other comprehensive loss attributable to Archrock stockholders (108 ) — (108 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, December 31, 2016 $ (1,678 ) $ — $ (1,678 ) (1) During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we recognized a loss of $2.0 million and a tax benefit of $0.7 million , in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, related to changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments. (2) During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we reclassified a $2.6 million loss to interest expense and a tax benefit of $0.9 million to provision for (benefit from) income taxes in our consolidated statements of operations from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). (3) During the year ended December 31, 2014 , we reclassified a gain of $2.8 million related to foreign currency translation adjustments to discontinued operations, net of tax in our consolidated statements of operations. This amount represents cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments associated with Exterran Corporation’s contract operations and aftermarket services businesses in Australia, which were sold in December 2014, that previously had been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). (4) During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we recognized a loss of $4.1 million and a tax benefit of $1.4 million , in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, related to changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments. (5) During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we reclassified a $3.2 million loss to interest expense and a tax benefit of $1.1 million to provision for (benefit from) income taxes in our consolidated statements of operations from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). (6) During the year ended December 31, 2015 , we reclassified a gain of $29.2 million related to foreign currency translation adjustments to additional paid in capital, in our consolidated balance sheet. This amount represents cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments associated with the business of Exterran Corporation which were spun-off in November 2015, that previously had been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). See Note 3 (‘Discontinued Operations”) for further discussion of the Spin-Off. (7) During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we recognized a loss of $2.1 million and a tax benefit of $0.6 million , in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, related to changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments. (8) During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we reclassified a $2.0 million loss to interest expense and a tax benefit of $0.7 million to provision for (benefit from) income taxes in our consolidated statements of operations from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Summary of carrying amount and fair value of debt	The following table summarizes the carrying amount and fair value of our debt as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount (1) Fair Value Carrying Amount (1) Fair Value Fixed rate debt $ 683,577 $ 686,000 $ 680,484 $ 524,000 Floating rate debt 758,147 759,000 896,398 897,000 Total debt $ 1,441,724 $ 1,445,000 $ 1,576,882 $ 1,421,000 (1) Carrying amounts are shown net of unamortized debt discounts and unamortized deferred financing costs. See Note 10 (“Long-Term Debt”) for further details.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Summary of operating results and balance sheet data for discontinued operations	The following tables summarize the operating results of discontinued operations (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Exterran Corporation Exterran Corporation (1) Contract Treatment Business Total Exterran Corporation Contract Treatment Business Total Revenue $ — $ 1,401,908 $ — $ 1,401,908 $ 1,912,441 $ — $ 1,912,441 Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense) — 1,022,756 222 1,022,978 1,373,537 479 1,374,016 Selling, general and administrative — 171,912 — 171,912 245,103 30 245,133 Depreciation and amortization — 124,605 — 124,605 174,191 — 174,191 Long-lived asset impairment — 14,264 — 14,264 3,851 319 4,170 Restructuring charges — 43,884 — 43,884 2,159 — 2,159 Interest expense — 1,578 — 1,578 1,905 — 1,905 Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates — (15,152 ) — (15,152 ) (14,553 ) — (14,553 ) Other (income) loss, net (2) 37 (24,796 ) — (24,796 ) (67,982 ) (27 ) (68,009 ) Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes (37 ) 62,857 (222 ) 62,635 194,230 (801 ) 193,429 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 389 29,046 (88 ) 28,958 87,932 (277 ) 87,655 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (426 ) $ 33,811 $ (134 ) $ 33,677 $ 106,298 $ (524 ) $ 105,774 (1) Includes the results of operations of Exterran Corporation and costs directly attributable to the Spin-off. (2) Includes income from discontinued operations, net of tax, related to previously discontinued Venezuela operations of $56.8 million and $73.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The following table summarizes the balance sheet data for discontinued operations (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Exterran Corporation Contract Water Treatment Business Total Exterran Corporation Contract Water Treatment Business Total Other current assets $ 923 $ — $ 923 $ 420 $ — $ 420 Total current assets associated with discontinued operations 923 — 923 420 — 420 Intangibles and other assets, net 6,575 — 6,575 5,714 — 5,714 Deferred income taxes 54 13,445 13,499 — 15,486 15,486 Total assets associated with discontinued operations $ 7,552 $ 13,445 $ 20,997 $ 6,134 $ 15,486 $ 21,620 Deferred income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ 420 $ — $ 420 Other current liabilities 909 — 909 — — — Total current liabilities associated with discontinued operations 909 — 909 420 — 420 Deferred income taxes 6,575 — 6,575 5,714 — 5,714 Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations $ 7,484 $ — $ 7,484 $ 6,134 $ — $ 6,134

Business Acquisitions (Tables)

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Summary of purchase price allocation based on estimated fair values of acquired assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date	We accounted for the March 2016 Acquisition using the acquisition method, which requires, among other things, assets acquired to be recorded at their fair value on the acquisition date. The following table summarized the purchase price allocation based on estimated fair values of the acquired assets as of the acquisition date (in thousands): Fair Value Property, plant and equipment $ 14,929 Intangible assets 3,839 Purchase price $ 18,768
Schedule of amounts allocated to acquired finite-lived intangible assets, and their associated weighted-average useful lives	The amount of finite life intangible assets, and their associated average useful lives, was determined based on the period which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to our future cash flows, and consisted of the following: Amount (in thousands) Average Useful Life Contract based $ 3,839 2.3 years
Schedule of unaudited pro forma financial information	The following table shows unaudited pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands, except per share amounts): Year Ended December 31, 2014 Revenue $ 996,961 Net income attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ 100,208 Basic net income per common share attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ 1.51 Diluted net income per common share attributable to Archrock common stockholders $ 1.51

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of inventory, net of reserves	Inventory consisted of the following amounts (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Parts and supplies $ 80,641 $ 109,634 Work in progress 13,160 19,777 Inventory $ 93,801 $ 129,411

Property, Plant and Equipment38

Property, Plant and Equipment, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of property, plant and equipment, net	Property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets $ 3,147,708 $ 3,292,364 Land and buildings 48,964 53,175 Transportation and shop equipment 102,312 108,998 Other 108,500 109,291 3,407,484 3,563,828 Accumulated depreciation (1,328,385 ) (1,296,040 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 2,079,099 $ 2,267,788

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table presents the change in the carrying value of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands): December 31, 2015 Goodwill as of January 1, 2015 $ 3,738 Goodwill acquired during year — Impairment losses (3,738 ) Goodwill as of December 31, 2015 $ —

Intangible and Other Assets, 40

Intangible and Other Assets, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of intangible and other assets, net	Intangible and other assets, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Deferred financing costs, net (1) $ 7,251 $ 9,029 Intangible assets, net 86,697 100,822 Other 5,973 11,038 Intangibles and other assets, net $ 99,921 $ 120,889 (1) Represents deferred financing costs, net associated with our revolving credit facility and the Partnership’s revolving credit facility. See Note 10 (“Long-Term Debt”) for further details.
Summary of intangible assets and deferred financing costs	Intangible assets and deferred financing costs consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Marketing related (5 year life) $ — $ — $ 330 $ (312 ) Customer related (10-25 year life) 107,008 (59,551 ) 107,008 (53,957 ) Contract based (3-7 year life) 68,395 (29,155 ) 74,336 (26,583 ) Intangible assets $ 175,403 $ (88,706 ) $ 181,674 $ (80,852 )
Estimated future intangible amortization expense	Estimated future intangible amortization expense is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 17,694 2018 16,499 2019 13,047 2020 9,562 2021 4,687 Thereafter 25,208 Total $ 86,697

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Summary of accrued liabilities	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Accrued salaries and other benefits $ 25,427 $ 27,066 Accrued income and other taxes 13,742 15,006 Accrued interest 12,392 12,675 Interest rate swaps fair value 3,226 4,608 Accrued other liabilities 14,852 20,698 Accrued liabilities $ 69,639 $ 80,053

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt	Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Revolving credit facility due November 2020 $ 99,000 $ 166,500 Partnership’s revolving credit facility due May 2018 509,500 580,500 Partnership’s term loan facility due May 2018 150,000 150,000 Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization (353 ) (602 ) 149,647 149,398 Partnership’s 6% senior notes due April 2021 350,000 350,000 Less: Debt discount, net of amortization (3,213 ) (3,862 ) Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization (4,366 ) (5,396 ) 342,421 340,742 Partnership’s 6% senior notes due October 2022 350,000 350,000 Less: Debt discount, net of amortization (4,076 ) (4,673 ) Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization (4,768 ) (5,585 ) 341,156 339,742 — Long-term debt $ 1,441,724 $ 1,576,882
Summary of contractual maturities of long-term debt (excluding interest to be accrued thereon)	Contractual maturities of long-term debt (excluding interest to be accrued thereon) at December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2017 $ — 2018 (1) 659,500 2019 — 2020 99,000 2021 (1) 350,000 Thereafter (1) 350,000 Total debt (1) $ 1,458,500 (1) These amounts include the full face value of the Partnership’s term loan, 2013 Notes and 2014 Notes and have not been reduced by the aggregate unamortized discount of $7.3 million and the aggregate unamortized deferred financing costs, net of $9.5 million as of December 31, 2016 .

Accounting for Derivatives (Tab

Accounting for Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	At December 31, 2016, the Partnership was a party to the following interest rate swaps, which were entered into to offset changes in expected cash flows due to fluctuations in the associated variable interest rates: Notional Value Expiration Date (in millions) May 2018 $ 300 May 2019 100 May 2020 100 $ 500
Effect of derivative instruments on consolidated financial position	The following tables present the effect of derivative instruments on our consolidated financial position and results of operations (in thousands): Fair Value Asset (Liability) Balance Sheet Location December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps Intangible and other assets, net $ 413 $ 45 Interest rate swaps Accrued liabilities (3,226 ) (4,608 ) Interest rate swaps Other long-term liabilities (377 ) (1,421 ) Total derivatives $ (3,190 ) $ (5,984 )
Effect of derivative instruments on results of operations	Pre-tax Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Pre-tax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) Pre-tax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss) Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: Interest rate swaps Year ended December 31, 2016 $ (3,069 ) Interest expense $ (4,698 ) Year ended December 31, 2015 (8,901 ) Interest expense (7,259 ) Year ended December 31, 2014 (5,879 ) Interest expense (5,657 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 , with pricing levels as of the date of valuation (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Interest rate swaps asset $ — $ 413 $ — $ — $ 45 $ — Interest rate swaps liability — (3,603 ) — — (6,029 ) —
Summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on nonrecurring basis	The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , with pricing levels as of the date of valuation (in thousands): December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Impaired long-lived assets $ — $ — $ 6,460 $ — $ — $ 12,565

Restructuring and Other Charg45

Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of components of charges included in restructuring and other charges	The following table presents the expense incurred under this plan by reportable segment (in thousands): Contract Aftermarket Other (1) Total Year Ended December 31, 2016 $ 3,424 $ 1,113 $ 8,791 $ 13,328 (1) Represents expenses incurred under this plan that are not directly attributable to our reportable segments including severance benefits and consulting fees incurred within the corporate function. The following table summarizes the components of charges included in restructuring and other charges in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Retention and severance benefits $ 12,374 $ 3,745 $ 1,291 Consulting services 4,527 — — Non-cash inventory write-downs — 1,000 4,103 Total restructuring and other charges $ 16,901 $ 4,745 $ 5,394
Summary of changes to accrued liability balance related to restructuring charges	The following table summarizes the changes to our accrued liability balance related to restructuring charges for the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2015 , and 2016 (in thousands): Spin-off Cost Reduction Plan Total Balance at January 1, 2014 $ — $ — $ — Additions for costs expensed — 5,394 5,394 Less: non-cash expense — (4,103 ) (4,103 ) Reductions for payments — (1,291 ) (1,291 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ — $ — $ — Additions for costs expensed 4,135 610 4,745 Less: non-cash expense (2,515 ) — (2,515 ) Reductions for payments (765 ) (610 ) (1,375 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 855 $ — $ 855 Additions for costs expensed 3,573 13,328 16,901 Less: non-cash expense (1,828 ) — (1,828 ) Reductions for payments (1,888 ) (13,328 ) (15,216 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 712 $ — $ 712

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of provision for (benefit from) income taxes	The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Current tax provision (benefit): U.S. federal $ — $ 556 $ 23 State 352 1,415 (654 ) Total current 352 1,971 (631 ) Deferred tax provision (benefit): U.S. federal (21,287 ) 48,450 (23,786 ) State (3,669 ) 2,768 (3,649 ) Total deferred (24,956 ) 51,218 (27,435 ) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes $ (24,604 ) $ 53,189 $ (28,066 )
Reconciliation of effective tax rate and U.S. statutory rate.	The reasons for the differences between these effective tax rates and the U.S. statutory rate of 35% are as follows (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Income taxes at U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% $ (31,297 ) $ (37,165 ) $ (15,813 ) Net state income taxes 416 2,383 (5,253 ) Noncontrolling interest 3,204 (2,904 ) (11,166 ) Unrecognized tax benefits (2,078 ) 698 4,063 Valuation allowances and write off of tax attributes 85 88,088 — Indemnification Revenue / Expense 3,006 77 — Other 2,060 2,012 103 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes $ (24,604 ) $ 53,189 $ (28,066 )
Tax effects of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 48,949 $ 8,028 Inventory 1,227 3,642 Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards 1,496 1,496 Accrued liabilities 9,688 11,466 Other 3,778 4,913 Subtotal 65,138 29,545 Valuation allowances (633 ) (633 ) Total deferred tax assets 64,505 28,912 Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant and equipment (28,037 ) (53,495 ) Basis difference in the Partnership (199,417 ) (148,421 ) Other (4,165 ) (5,562 ) Total deferred tax liabilities (231,619 ) (207,478 ) Net deferred tax liabilities $ (167,114 ) $ (178,566 )
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits (including discontinued operations) is shown below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 11,998 $ 14,595 $ 11,259 Additions based on tax positions related to current year 271 845 954 Additions based on tax positions related to prior years 862 3,648 2,597 Reductions based on settlement with government authority — — — Reductions based on lapse of statute of limitations — — (215 ) Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years (3,466 ) (592 ) — Reductions based on tax positions transferred to Exterran Corp. — (6,498 ) — Ending balance $ 9,665 $ 11,998 $ 14,595

Stock-Based Compensation and 47

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of weighted average assumptions	The weighted average grant date fair value for stock options granted during the year ended 2014 was $14.47 and was estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions: Year Ended December 31, 2014 Expected life in years 4.5 Risk-free interest rate 1.33 % Volatility 46.51 % Dividend yield 1.5 %
Summary of stock option activity	The following table presents stock option activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Stock Options (in thousands) Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) Options outstanding, January 1, 2016 1,247 $ 18.28 Granted — — Exercised — — Canceled (500 ) 20.37 Options outstanding, December 31, 2016 747 16.88 2.0 $ 1,789 Options exercisable, December 31, 2016 715 16.50 1.9 1,789
Schedule of restricted stock, restricted stock unit, performance unit, cash settled restricted stock unit and cash settled performance award activity	The following table presents restricted stock, stock-settled restricted stock unit, performance unit, cash-settled restricted stock unit and cash-settled performance unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Shares (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share Non-vested awards, January 1, 2016 1,155 $ 18.50 Granted 1,357 6.09 Vested (817 ) 15.23 Canceled (83 ) 11.43 Non-vested awards, December 31, 2016 (1) 1,612 10.08 (1) Non-vested awards as of December 31, 2016 are comprised of 259,000 cash settled restricted stock units and cash settled performance units and 1,353,000 restricted shares and stock-settled restricted stock units.
Schedule of phantom unit activity	The following table presents phantom unit activity during the year ended December 31, 2016 : Phantom Units (in thousands) Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Unit Phantom units outstanding, January 1, 2016 77 $ 27.01 Granted 190 7.84 Vested (70 ) 18.34 Phantom units outstanding, December 31, 2016 197 11.60

Cash Dividends (Tables)

Cash Dividends (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Dividends [Abstract]
Summary of entity's dividends per common share	The following table summarizes our dividends per common share: Declaration Date Payment Date Dividends per Common Share Total Dividends February 25, 2014 March 28, 2014 $ 0.1500 $ 10.0 million April 29, 2014 May 16, 2014 0.1500 10.0 million July 31, 2014 August 18, 2014 0.1500 10.0 million October 30, 2014 November 17, 2014 0.1500 10.3 million January 30, 2015 February 17, 2015 0.1500 10.3 million April 28, 2015 May 18, 2015 0.1500 10.4 million July 30, 2015 August 17, 2015 0.1500 10.5 million October 18, 2015 October 30, 2015 0.1500 10.4 million January 26, 2016 February 16, 2016 0.1875 13.1 million May 2, 2016 May 18, 2016 0.0950 6.7 million July 27, 2016 August 16, 2016 0.0950 6.7 million October 31, 2016 November 17, 2016 0.1200 8.4 million

Transactions Related to the P49

Transactions Related to the Partnership (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of effects of changes from net income attributable to Exterran stockholders and changes in equity interest of Partnership on equity attributable to Exterran's stockholders	The following table presents the effects of changes from net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders and changes in our equity interest of the Partnership on our equity attributable to Archrock stockholders (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders $ (54,555 ) $ (132,549 ) $ 60,945 Increase in Archrock stockholders’ additional paid in capital for change in ownership of Partnership units 18,464 18,386 74,521 Change from net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders and transfers to/from the noncontrolling interest $ (36,091 ) $ (114,163 ) $ 135,466

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum rental payments	Commitments for future minimum rental payments with terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2017 $ 4,892 2018 2,735 2019 1,774 2020 1,443 2021 1,301 Thereafter 576 Total $ 12,721
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations	We have issued the following guarantees that are not recorded on our accompanying consolidated balance sheet (dollars in thousands): Term Maximum Potential Undiscounted Payments as of December 31, 2016 Standby letters of credit 2017 $ 9,969 Performance bonds (1) 2017 - 2020 2,243 Maximum potential undiscounted payments $ 12,212 (1) We have issued guarantees to third parties to ensure performance of our obligations, some of which may be fulfilled by third parties.

Reportable Segments and Geogr51

Reportable Segments and Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment	The following table presents sales and other financial information by reportable segment during the years ended December 31, 2016 , 2015 and 2014 (in thousands): Contract Operations Aftermarket Services Reportable Segments Total Other (1) Total (2) 2016: Revenue from external customers $ 647,828 $ 159,241 $ 807,069 $ — $ 807,069 Gross margin 400,788 26,362 427,150 — 427,150 Total assets 2,066,277 106,623 2,172,900 220,882 2,393,782 Capital expenditures 111,170 1,123 112,293 5,279 117,572 2015: Revenue from external customers $ 781,166 $ 216,942 $ 998,108 $ — $ 998,108 Gross margin 461,765 41,297 503,062 — 503,062 Total assets 2,248,191 149,008 2,397,199 276,361 2,673,560 Capital expenditures 227,248 2,296 229,544 26,598 256,142 2014: Revenue from external customers $ 729,103 $ 230,050 $ 959,153 $ — $ 959,153 Gross margin 412,961 41,799 454,760 — 454,760 Total assets 2,446,633 62,485 2,509,118 317,032 2,826,150 Capital expenditures 371,734 825 372,559 11,282 383,841 (1) Includes corporate related items. (2) Totals exclude assets, capital expenditures and the operating results of discontinued operations.
Assets from reportable segments to total assets	The following table presents assets from reportable segments to total assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Assets from reportable segments $ 2,172,900 $ 2,397,199 Other assets (1) 220,882 276,361 Assets associated with discontinued operations 20,997 21,620 Consolidated assets $ 2,414,779 $ 2,695,180 (1) Includes corporate related items.
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to gross margin	The following table reconciles total gross margin to loss before income taxes: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Total gross margin $ 427,150 $ 503,062 $ 454,760 Less: Selling general and administrative 114,470 131,919 132,651 Depreciation and amortization 208,986 229,127 212,268 Long-lived asset impairment 87,435 124,979 42,828 Restatement Charges 13,470 — — Restructuring and other charges 16,901 4,745 5,394 Goodwill impairment — 3,738 — Interest expense 83,899 107,617 112,273 Debt extinguishment costs — 9,201 — Other (income) loss, net (8,590 ) (2,079 ) (5,475 ) Loss before income taxes $ (89,421 ) $ (106,185 ) $ (45,179 )

Selected Quarterly Financial 52

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of quarterly financial data	March 31, 2016 (1) June 30, 2016 (2) September 30, 2016 (3) December 31, 2016 (4) Revenue from external customers $ 213,295 $ 204,145 $ 195,849 $ 193,780 Gross profit (9) 61,253 54,674 43,587 9,634 Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders (1,819 ) (4,477 ) (9,648 ) (38,611 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per share: Basic $ (0.03 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.14 ) $ (0.56 ) Diluted (0.03 ) (0.07 ) (0.14 ) (0.56 ) March 31, 2015 (5) June 30, 2015 (6) September 30, 2015 (7) December 31, 2015 (8) Revenue from external customers $ 252,873 $ 255,062 $ 248,863 $ 241,310 Gross profit (9) 70,797 67,643 52,949 (21,541 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders 31,027 (24,176 ) (9,910 ) (129,490 ) Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per share: Basic $ 0.45 $ (0.35 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (1.89 ) Diluted 0.45 (0.35 ) (0.15 ) (1.89 ) (1) In the first quarter of 2016 , we recorded $9.9 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”)) and $8.1 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) . (2) In the second quarter of 2016, we recorded a $26 thousand of loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $13.8 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) and $3.0 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) . (3) In the third quarter of 2016 we recorded a $16 thousand of loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $16.7 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ) and $4.7 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ). (4) In the fourth quarter of 2016 , we recorded $47.1 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ), $1.1 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ) and $12.6 million of restatement charges (see Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.) (5) In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded $33.8 million of income from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $8.2 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ). (6) In the second quarter of 2015, we recorded a loss of $19.3 million from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $9.5 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ) and $1.2 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) . (7) In the third quarter of 2015, we recorded $10.1 million of income from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $19.9 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”) ) and $0.3 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ). (8) In the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded $9.1 million of income from discontinued operations, net of tax (see Note 3 (“Discontinued Operations”) ), $3.7 million of goodwill impairment (see Note 7 (“Goodwill”)), $87.4 million of long-lived asset impairments (see Note 13 (“Long-Lived Asset Impairment”)) and $3.2 million of restructuring and other charges (see Note 14 (“Restructuring and Other Charges”) ). (9) Gross profit is defined as revenue less cost of sales, direct depreciation and amortization expense and long-lived asset impairment charges.

Organization and Summary of S53

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narratives (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)segment	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of primary business lines | segment	2
Minimum period after receivable balances are past due that significant accounts are reviewed individually for collectability	90 days
Bad debt expenses | $	$ 3.6	$ 3.1	$ 1.7
Weighted percentage assigned to each approach for valuation of goodwill (percent)	50.00%

Organization and Summary of S54

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment useful life	30 years
Building | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment useful life	20 years
Building | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment useful life	35 years
Transportation, shop equipment and other | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Transportation, shop equipment and other | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment useful life	10 years

Organization and Summary of S55

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Computer Software (Details) - Computer software	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Minimum
Useful life of software
Estimated useful life	3 years
Maximum
Useful life of software
Estimated useful life	5 years

Organization and Summary of S56

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share and Anti-dilutive Shares (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of net income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders used in the calculation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Archrock stockholders									$ (54,129,000)	$ (166,226,000)	$ (44,829,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		$ (16,000)			$ 9,100,000	$ 10,100,000	$ (19,300,000)	$ 33,800,000	(426,000)	33,677,000	105,774,000
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ (38,611,000)	$ (9,648,000)	$ (4,477,000)	$ (1,819,000)	$ (129,490,000)	$ (9,910,000)	$ (24,176,000)	$ 31,027,000	(54,555,000)	(132,549,000)	60,945,000
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities									(630,000)	(514,000)	(495,000)
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders									$ (55,185,000)	$ (133,063,000)	$ 60,450,000
Potential shares of common stock included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders per common share
Weighted average common shares outstanding including participating securities (in shares)									70,468	69,389	67,175
Less: Weighted average common shares outstanding — used in basic income (loss) per common share (in shares)									(1,475)	(956)	(941)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — used in basic income (loss) per common share (in shares)									68,993	68,433	66,234
Weighted average common shares outstanding - used in diluted income (loss) per common share (in shares)									68,993	68,433	66,234
Adjustments to net income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders for the diluted earnings (loss) per common share calculation									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Net dilutive potential common shares issuable (in shares)									657	786	18,745
On exercise of options where exercise price is greater than average market value for the period
Potential shares of common stock included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders per common share
Net dilutive potential common shares issuable (in shares)									597	572	515
On exercise of options and vesting of restricted stock units
Potential shares of common stock included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders per common share
Net dilutive potential common shares issuable (in shares)									60	214	490
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Potential shares of common stock included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders per common share
Net dilutive potential common shares issuable (in shares)									0	0	1
On exercise of warrants
Potential shares of common stock included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders per common share
Net dilutive potential common shares issuable (in shares)									0	0	10,666
4.25% convertible senior notes due June 2014
Potential shares of common stock included in computing diluted income (loss) attributable to Exterran common stockholders per common share
Net dilutive potential common shares issuable (in shares)									0	0	7,073
Interest rate (as a percent)	4.25%				4.25%				4.25%	4.25%	4.25%

Organization and Summary of S57

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), balance at beginning of period	$ (1,570)	$ 25,834	$ 37,546
Income (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,457)	(298)	(10,665)
(Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,349	(27,106)	(1,047)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Archrock stockholders	(108)	(27,404)	(11,712)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), balance at end of period	(1,678)	(1,570)	25,834
Derivatives Cash Flow Hedges
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), balance at beginning of period	(1,570)	(911)	(1,346)
Income (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,457)	(2,713)	(1,295)
(Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,349	2,054	1,730
Other comprehensive income attributable to Archrock stockholders	(108)	(659)	435
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), balance at end of period	(1,678)	(1,570)	(911)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), balance at beginning of period	0	26,745	38,892
Income (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	2,415	(9,370)
(Gain) loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	(29,160)	(2,777)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Archrock stockholders	0	(26,745)	(12,147)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), balance at end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 26,745

Organization and Summary of S58

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Comprehensive Income Footnotes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Interest expense	$ 83,899	$ 107,617	$ 112,273
Income tax benefit	24,604	(53,189)	28,066
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1,349)	27,106	1,047
Derivatives Cash Flow Hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) related to change in fair value of derivative financial instruments before tax	2,100	4,100	2,000
Tax benefit of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) related to change in fair value of derivative financial instruments	600	1,400	700
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	(1,349)	(2,054)	(1,730)
Derivatives Cash Flow Hedges | Reclassification adjustments | Interest Expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	(2,000)
Derivatives Cash Flow Hedges | Reclassification adjustments | Provision For Income Taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Income tax benefit	700
Derivatives Cash Flow Hedges | Interest rate hedges | Reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Interest expense		3,200	2,600
Income tax benefit		1,100	900
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		29,200	2,800
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 0	$ 29,160	$ 2,777

Organization and Summary of S59

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Amount (1)
Summary of the fair value and carrying value of debt
Total debt	$ 1,441,724	$ 1,576,882
Carrying Amount (1) | Fixed rate debt
Summary of the fair value and carrying value of debt
Total debt	683,577	680,484
Carrying Amount (1) | Floating rate debt
Summary of the fair value and carrying value of debt
Total debt	758,147	896,398
Fair Value
Summary of the fair value and carrying value of debt
Total debt	1,445,000	1,421,000
Fair Value | Fixed rate debt
Summary of the fair value and carrying value of debt
Total debt	686,000	524,000
Fair Value | Floating rate debt
Summary of the fair value and carrying value of debt
Total debt	$ 759,000	$ 897,000

Recent Accounting Developments

Recent Accounting Developments (Details) - ASU 2015-13 - Restatement Adjustment $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Intangibles and other assets, net	$ (11.6)
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	$ 11.6

Discontinued Operations - Narra

Discontinued Operations - Narratives (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2015	Nov. 03, 2015	Jan. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 27, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration
Business acquisition, share conversion ratio (per share)								$ 0.5
Proceeds from lines of credit		$ 532,600,000
Payments credit facility	$ 369,200,000	326,500,000
Outstanding borrowings		350,000,000
Principle amount of senior notes	$ 350,000,000
Interest rate on credit facility	7.25%
Redemption price, percentage	101.813%
Unrecognized tax benefits				$ 11,998,000	$ 9,665,000	$ 11,998,000	$ 14,595,000		$ 11,259,000
Indemnified assets				5,700,000	6,600,000	5,700,000
Selling, general and administrative					114,470,000	131,919,000	$ 132,651,000
Exterran Corporation | Spinoff
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration
Other income				400,000	500,000
Selling, general and administrative				$ 600,000	1,000,000
Event III
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration
Separation and distribution agreement, receivable from sale of nationalized assets, maximum		$ 25,000,000
PDVSA Gas | Subsequent Event
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration
Installment payments received			$ 19,700,000
Exterran Corporation
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration
Installment payments received					49,200,000
Scheduled installment payments					37,500,000
Unrecognized tax benefits					6,600,000
Payments to acquire equipment					$ 59,000,000	$ 44,400,000

Discontinued Operations - Resul

Discontinued Operations - Results from Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of operating results of the discontinued operations
Revenue									$ 1,401,908	$ 1,912,441
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense)									1,022,978	1,374,016
Selling, general and administrative									171,912	245,133
Depreciation and amortization									124,605	174,191
Long-lived asset impairment									14,264	4,170
Restructuring charges	$ 1,100	$ 4,700	$ 8,100	$ 3,200	$ 300	$ 1,200			43,884	2,159
Interest expense									1,578	1,905
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates									(15,152)	(14,553)
Other (income) loss, net									(24,796)	(68,009)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes									62,635	193,429
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes									28,958	87,655
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		$ (16)		$ 9,100	$ 10,100	$ (19,300)	$ 33,800	$ (426)	33,677	105,774
Spinoff | Exterran Corporation
Summary of operating results of the discontinued operations
Revenue								0	1,401,908	1,912,441
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense)								0	1,022,756	1,373,537
Selling, general and administrative								0	171,912	245,103
Depreciation and amortization								0	124,605	174,191
Long-lived asset impairment								0	14,264	3,851
Restructuring charges								0	43,884	2,159
Interest expense								0	1,578	1,905
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates								0	(15,152)	(14,553)
Other (income) loss, net								37	(24,796)	(67,982)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes								(37)	62,857	194,230
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes								389	29,046	87,932
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax								$ (426)	33,811	106,298
Spinoff | Venezuela Operations
Summary of operating results of the discontinued operations
Other (income) loss, net									(56,800)	(73,200)
Abandonment | Contract Water Treatment Business
Summary of operating results of the discontinued operations
Revenue									0	0
Cost of sales (excluding depreciation and amortization expense)									222	479
Selling, general and administrative									0	30
Depreciation and amortization									0	0
Long-lived asset impairment									0	319
Restructuring charges									0	0
Interest expense									0	0
Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates									0	0
Other (income) loss, net									0	(27)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes									(222)	(801)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes									(88)	(277)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax									$ (134)	$ (524)

Discontinued Operations - Balan

Discontinued Operations - Balance Sheet Data for Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of balance sheet data for discontinued operations
Other current assets	$ 923	$ 420
Total current assets associated with discontinued operations	923	420
Intangibles and other assets, net	6,575	5,714
Deferred income taxes	13,499	15,486
Total assets associated with discontinued operations	20,997	21,620
Deferred income taxes	0	420
Other current liabilities	909	0
Total current liabilities associated with discontinued operations	909	420
Deferred income taxes	6,575	5,714
Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations	7,484	6,134
Abandonment
Summary of balance sheet data for discontinued operations
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Exterran Corporation | Spinoff
Summary of balance sheet data for discontinued operations
Other current assets	923	420
Total current assets associated with discontinued operations	923	420
Intangibles and other assets, net	6,575	5,714
Deferred income taxes	54	0
Total assets associated with discontinued operations	7,552	6,134
Deferred income taxes	0	420
Other current liabilities	909	0
Total current liabilities associated with discontinued operations	909	420
Deferred income taxes	6,575	5,714
Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations	7,484	6,134
Contract Water Treatment Business | Abandonment
Summary of balance sheet data for discontinued operations
Other current assets	0	0
Total current assets associated with discontinued operations	0	0
Intangibles and other assets, net	0	0
Deferred income taxes	13,445	15,486
Total assets associated with discontinued operations	13,445	15,486
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other current liabilities	0	0
Total current liabilities associated with discontinued operations	0	0
Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 0

Business Acquisitions - March 2

Business Acquisitions - March 2016 Acquisition - Narratives (Details) hp in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)compressor_unitcustomerhpshares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions			$ 13,779	$ 0	$ 494,755
Outstanding borrowings						$ 350,000
General partner units
Business Acquisitions
Approximate general partner interest in limited partnership (as a percent)		2.00%
March 2016 Acquisition
Business Acquisitions
Number of Customers | customer	4
Number of compressor units acquired (compressor units) | compressor_unit	19
Horsepower of compressor units acquired (horsepower) | hp	23
Payments for business acquisitions	$ 18,800
Outstanding borrowings	$ 13,800
Number of like kind exchanged compressor (units) | compressor_unit	24
Number of like kind exchanged compressor (units), value	$ 3,200
Transaction costs		$ 200
Estimated useful life	15 years
March 2016 Acquisition | Limited Partner
Business Acquisitions
Partners' capital account acquisition, value	$ 1,800
Partners' capital account, units distributed in acquisition (units) | shares	257,000
March 2016 Acquisition | General partner units
Business Acquisitions
Partners' capital account, units distributed in acquisition (units) | shares	5,205
Approximate general partner interest in limited partnership (as a percent)	2.00%

Business Acquisitions - Assets

Business Acquisitions - Assets Acquired (Details) - March 2016 Acquisition $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)
Estimated fair value of acquired assets and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date
Property, plant and equipment	$ 14,929
Intangible assets	3,839
Purchase price	$ 18,768

Business Acquisitions - Acquire

Business Acquisitions - Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - March 2016 Acquisition - Contract based $ in Thousands	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)
Business Acquisitions
Total acquired identifiable intangible assets	$ 3,839
Average Useful Life	2 years 3 months 18 days

Business Acquisitions - August

Business Acquisitions - August 2014 MidCon Acquisition - Narratives (Details) hp in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 08, 2014USD ($)compressor_unithp	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions		$ 13,779	$ 0	$ 494,755
August 2014 MidCon Acquisition
Business Acquisitions
Number of compressor units acquired (compressor units) | compressor_unit	162
Horsepower of compressor units acquired (horsepower) | hp	110
Payments for business acquisitions	$ 130,100
Transaction costs			$ 1,000
August 2014 MidCon Acquisition | Archrock Services, L.P.
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions	$ 4,100
August 2014 MidCon Acquisition | BHP Billiton Petroleum
Business Acquisitions
Contract Operations services agreement term	5 years

Business Acquisitions - April 2

Business Acquisitions - April 2014 MidCon Acquisition - Narratives (Details) hp in Thousands	Apr. 10, 2014USD ($)compressor_unithpshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions		$ 13,779,000	$ 0	$ 494,755,000
Principle amount of senior notes					$ 350,000,000
April 2014 Mid Con Compression LLC
Business Acquisitions
Number of compressor units acquired (compressor units) | compressor_unit	337
Horsepower of compressor units acquired (horsepower) | hp	444
Payments for business acquisitions	$ 352,900,000
Sale of common units (in units) | shares	6,200,000
Contract Operations services agreement term	7 years
Transaction costs			$ 1,500,000
April 2014 Mid Con Compression LLC | Archrock Services, L.P.
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions	$ 7,700,000
April 2014 Mid Con Compression LLC | Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022
Business Acquisitions
Principle amount of senior notes	$ 350,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.00%

Business Acquisitions - Unaudit

Business Acquisitions - Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information - Narratives (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 04, 2015	Nov. 03, 2015	Aug. 08, 2014	Apr. 10, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions							$ 13,779,000	$ 0	$ 494,755,000
Payments credit facility		$ 369,200,000	$ 326,500,000
Principle amount of senior notes		$ 350,000,000
General partner units
Business Acquisitions
General partner units issued and sold (in units)	1,158
Exterran Partners, L.P. | Partnership's revolving credit facility due May 2018
Business Acquisitions
Payments credit facility					$ 157,500,000
Exterran Partners, L.P. | Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022
Business Acquisitions
Principle amount of senior notes					$ 350,000,000	$ 350,000,000
Exterran Partners, L.P. | Common units
Business Acquisitions
Sale of common units (in units)					6,200,000	6,210,000
Exterran Partners, L.P. | General partner units
Business Acquisitions
General partner units issued and sold (in units)					126,000	126,000
August 2014 MidCon Acquisition
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions				$ 130,100,000
August 2014 MidCon Acquisition | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions				130,100,000
August 2014 MidCon Acquisition | Exterran Energy Solutions L.P
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions				$ 4,100,000
April 2014 Mid Con Compression LLC
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions					$ 352,900,000
Sale of common units (in units)					6,200,000
April 2014 Mid Con Compression LLC | Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022
Business Acquisitions
Principle amount of senior notes					$ 350,000,000
April 2014 Mid Con Compression LLC | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions					352,900,000
April 2014 Mid Con Compression LLC | Exterran Energy Solutions L.P
Business Acquisitions
Payments for business acquisitions					$ 7,700,000

Business Acquisitions - Unaud70

Business Acquisitions - Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)$ / shares
Pro forma financial information
Revenue | $	$ 996,961
Net income attributable to Archrock common stockholders | $	$ 100,208
Basic net income per common share attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	$ 1.51
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Archrock common stockholders (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares	$ 1.51

Inventory - Narratives (Details

Inventory - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory
Inventory write-downs	$ 3.2	$ 4.3	$ 8.9
Inventory reserves		$ 9.8

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Composition of Inventory net of reserves
Parts and supplies	$ 80,641	$ 109,634
Work in progress	13,160	19,777
Inventory	$ 93,801	$ 129,411

Property, Plant and Equipment73

Property, Plant and Equipment, net - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 191.1	$ 212	$ 200
Assets under construction	$ 29.3	71.1
Capitalized interest related to construction		$ 0.3	$ 0.2

Property, Plant and Equipment74

Property, Plant and Equipment, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 3,407,484	$ 3,563,828
Accumulated depreciation	(1,328,385)	(1,296,040)
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,079,099	2,267,788
Compression equipment, facilities and other fleet assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,147,708	3,292,364
Land and buildings
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	48,964	53,175
Transportation and shop equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	102,312	108,998
Other
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 108,500	$ 109,291

Goodwill - Narratives (Details)

Goodwill - Narratives (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill
Weighted percentage assigned to each approach for valuation of goodwill (percent)			50.00%
Goodwill impairment loss	$ 3,700,000	$ 3,700,000	$ 0	$ 3,738,000	$ 0
Goodwill acquired during year				$ 0	0
August 2014 MidCon Acquisition
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired during year					$ 3,700,000

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill
Goodwill, beginning balance			$ 0	$ 3,738,000
Goodwill acquired during year				0	$ 0
Impairment losses	$ (3,700,000)	$ (3,700,000)	$ 0	(3,738,000)	0
Goodwill, ending balance		$ 0		$ 0	$ 3,738,000

Intangible and Other Assets, 77

Intangible and Other Assets, net - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible costs	$ 17.9	$ 17.1	$ 12.3

Intangible and Other Assets, 78

Intangible and Other Assets, net - Summary of Intangible and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of intangible and other assets, net
Deferred financing costs, net	$ 7,251	$ 9,029
Intangible assets, net	86,697	100,822
Other	5,973	11,038
Intangibles and other assets, net	$ 99,921	$ 120,889

Intangible and Other Assets, 79

Intangible and Other Assets, net - Summary of Intangible Assets and Deferred Financing Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 175,403	$ 181,674
Accumulated Amortization	(88,706)	(80,852)
Marketing related (5 year life)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Gross Carrying Amount	0	330
Accumulated Amortization	$ 0	(312)
Useful life	5 years
Customer related (10-25 year life)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 107,008	107,008
Accumulated Amortization	$ (59,551)	(53,957)
Customer related (10-25 year life) | Minimum
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Useful life	10 years
Customer related (10-25 year life) | Maximum
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Useful life	25 years
Contract based (3-7 year life)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 68,395	74,336
Accumulated Amortization	$ (29,155)	$ (26,583)
Contract based (3-7 year life) | Minimum
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Useful life	3 years
Contract based (3-7 year life) | Maximum
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Deferred Financing Costs
Useful life	7 years

Intangible and Other Assets, 80

Intangible and Other Assets, net - Estimated Future Intangible Amortization Expenses (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Estimated future intangible amortization expense
2,017	$ 17,694
2,018	16,499
2,019	13,047
2,020	9,562
2,021	4,687
Thereafter	25,208
Total	$ 86,697

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued salaries and other benefits	$ 25,427	$ 27,066
Accrued income and other taxes	13,742	15,006
Accrued interest	12,392	12,675
Interest rate swaps fair value	3,226	4,608
Accrued other liabilities	14,852	20,698
Accrued liabilities	$ 69,639	$ 80,053

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Lo

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2009
Long-Term Debt
Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization	$ (9,500)
Less: Debt discount, net of amortization	(7,300)
Long-term debt	1,441,724	$ 1,576,882
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2021 | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross	350,000	350,000
Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization	(4,366)	(5,396)
Less: Debt discount, net of amortization	(3,213)	(3,862)		$ (5,500)
Long-term debt	$ 342,421	$ 340,742
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.00%	6.00%		6.00%
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022 | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 350,000	$ 350,000
Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization	(4,768)	(5,585)
Less: Debt discount, net of amortization	(4,076)	(4,673)	$ (5,700)
Long-term debt	$ 341,156	$ 339,742
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.00%	6.00%
4.25% convertible senior notes due June 2014
Long-Term Debt
Less: Debt discount, net of amortization					$ (97,900)
Interest rate (as a percent)					4.25%
Revolving Credit Facility Due November 2020
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	$ 99,000	$ 166,500
Partnership's revolving credit facility due May 2018 | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt	509,500	580,500
Partnership's term loan facility due May 2018 | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross	150,000	150,000
Less: Deferred financing costs, net of amortization	(353)	(602)
Long-term debt	$ 149,647	$ 149,398

Long-Term Debt - Archrock Revol

Long-Term Debt - Archrock Revolving Credit Facility (Details)	Nov. 03, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Long-Term Debt
Transaction costs			$ 7,251,000	$ 9,029,000
Write off of capitalized debt			0	9,201,000	$ 0
Outstanding borrowings	$ 350,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility Due November 2020
Long-Term Debt
Undrawn capacity under revolving credit facility			241,000,000
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility
Long-Term Debt
Expiration period of credit facility		5 years
Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity		$ 350,000,000
Repayments of debt	326,500,000
Transaction costs			700,000	$ 3,700,000
Write off of capitalized debt	$ 400,000
Outstanding borrowings			99,000,000
Outstanding letters of credit			10,000,000
Undrawn capacity under revolving credit facility			$ 195,300,000
Total debt to EBITDA ratio			4.25
Weighted average annual interest rate (as a percent)			2.54%	2.10%
Maximum additional commitment amount			$ 100,000,000
Total interest to EBITDA covenant			2.25
Cash limitation			$ 35,000,000
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Long-Term Debt
Total debt to EBITDA ratio			4.75
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			1.75%
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | Minimum
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			1.75%
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR | Maximum
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			2.75%
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Base rate loans | Minimum
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			0.75%
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Base rate loans | Maximum
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			1.75%
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Federal Funds
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			0.50%
Archrock Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | one-month LIBOR
Long-Term Debt
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)			1.00%

Long-Term Debt - The Partnershi

Long-Term Debt - The Partnership Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loans (Details)

May 31, 2016USD ($)

May 31, 2016USD ($)

Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)

Nov. 30, 2010USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2018

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)

May 31, 2018

Mar. 31, 2013USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2012USD ($)

Mar. 31, 2011USD ($)

Long-Term Debt

Deferred financing costs, net

$ 7,251,000

$ 9,029,000

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P.

Long-Term Debt

Expiration period of credit facility

5 years

Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity

$ 550,000,000

Increase in borrowing capacity

$ 900,000,000

Weighted average annual interest rate (as a percent)

3.70%

2.80%

Cash limitation

$ 50,000,000

Total interest to EBITDA covenant

2.75

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Forecast

Long-Term Debt

Total debt to EBITDA ratio

5.75

5.95

5.25

Maximum senior secured debt to Adjusted EBITDA

3.75

3.50

4

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Maximum

Long-Term Debt

Total interest to EBITDA covenant

5.5

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | LIBOR

Long-Term Debt

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

3.00%

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | LIBOR | Minimum

Long-Term Debt

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

2.00%

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | LIBOR | Maximum

Long-Term Debt

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

3.00%

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Base rate loans | Minimum

Long-Term Debt

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

1.00%

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Base rate loans | Maximum

Long-Term Debt

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

2.00%

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Federal Funds

Long-Term Debt

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

0.50%

Partnership's revolving credit facility and term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P. | one-month LIBOR

Long-Term Debt

Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

1.00%

Partnership's revolving credit facility due May 2018

Long-Term Debt

Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity

$ 825,000,000

$ 825,000,000

Remaining potential increase in borrowing capacity

$ 50,000,000

Change in aggregate maximum borrowing capacity

$ 125,000,000

Partnership's revolving credit facility | Exterran Partners, L.P.

Long-Term Debt

Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity

400,000,000

$ 650,000,000

$ 750,000,000

$ 550,000,000

Undrawn capacity under revolving credit facility

315,500,000

Line of Credit [Member]

Long-Term Debt

Debt issuance cost

$ 400,000

$ 1,700,000

$ 1,300,000

Partnership's term loan facility | Exterran Partners, L.P.

Long-Term Debt

Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity

$ 150,000,000

Long-Term Debt - The Partners85

Long-Term Debt - The Partnership 6.0 Senior Notes Due April 2021 (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 04, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes					$ 350,000,000
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt		$ 536,500,000	$ 1,483,258,000	$ 2,240,299,000
Transaction costs		7,251,000	9,029,000
Amount of unamortized discount of notes		7,300,000
Amortization of debt discount		$ 1,245,000	$ 1,170,000	12,380,000
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2021 | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes	$ 350,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt	$ 336,900,000
Transaction costs	7,800,000
Amount of unamortized discount of notes	$ 5,500,000	$ 3,213,000	$ 3,862,000
Effective interest rate (as a percent)						6.25%
Amortization of debt discount		$ 600,000	$ 600,000	$ 500,000
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2021 | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Twelve month period beginning April 1, 2017
Long-Term Debt
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	103.00%
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2021 | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Twelve month period beginning April 1, 2018
Long-Term Debt
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	101.50%
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2021 | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Beginning April 1, 2019 and thereafter
Long-Term Debt
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	100.00%

Long-Term Debt - The Partners86

Long-Term Debt - The Partnership 6.0 Senior Notes Due October 2022 (Details)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014USD ($)offering	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 10, 2014USD ($)
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes					$ 350,000,000
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt		$ 536,500,000	$ 1,483,258,000	$ 2,240,299,000
Transaction costs		7,251,000	9,029,000
Amount of unamortized discount of notes		7,300,000
Amortization of debt discount		1,245,000	1,170,000	12,380,000
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022 | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes	$ 350,000,000					$ 350,000,000
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt	337,400,000
Transaction costs	7,000,000
Amount of unamortized discount of notes	$ 5,700,000	4,076,000	4,673,000
Effective interest rate (as a percent)	6.25%
Amortization of debt discount		$ 600,000	$ 600,000	$ 500,000
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022 | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Twelve month period prior to April 1, 2017
Long-Term Debt
Maximum percentage of the aggregate principal amount of debt instruments that may be redeemed	35.00%
Number of equity offerings | offering	1
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	106.00%
Minimum notes remaining outstanding if notes redeemed prior to 2017 (as a percent)	65.00%
Maximum number of days within which the entity may redeem a percentage of the note following the date of the closing of equity offering	180 days
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022 | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Twelve month period beginning April 1, 2018
Long-Term Debt
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	103.00%
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022 | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Twelve month period beginning April 1, 2019
Long-Term Debt
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	101.50%
Partnership's 6% senior notes due 2022 | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Beginning April 1, 2020 and thereafter
Long-Term Debt
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	100.00%

Long-Term Debt - 7.25 Senior No

Long-Term Debt - 7.25 Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes	$ 350,000,000
Repayments of long-term debt		$ 675,000,000	$ 1,921,758,000	$ 1,727,500,000
Amortization of debt discount		1,245,000	$ 1,170,000	$ 12,380,000
7.25% senior notes due December 2018
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes	$ 350,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)	7.25%
Repayments of long-term debt	$ 369,200,000
Call premium expense		6,300,000
Amortization of debt discount		$ 2,900,000
7.25% senior notes due December 2018 | Twelve month period beginning December 1, 2015
Long-Term Debt
Redemption price as percentage of principal amount	101.813%

Long-Term Debt - 4.25 Convertib

Long-Term Debt - 4.25 Convertible Senior Notes (Details)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2009USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares	Dec. 04, 2015USD ($)
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes						$ 350,000,000
Amount of unamortized discount of notes			$ 7,300,000
Amortization of debt discount			1,245,000	$ 1,170,000	$ 12,380,000
Value of shares acquired upon exercise of call options			$ 0	$ 0	89,407,000
4.25% convertible senior notes due June 2014
Long-Term Debt
Principle amount of senior notes		$ 355,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)		4.25%
Conversion rate of debt instrument (Shares per USD)		0.435084
Face value rate of conversion		1,000
Conversion price per common stock shares (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 22.98
Repayment of long term debt	$ 370,000,000
Number of shares of common stock issued upon redemption of debt | shares	6,800,000
Amount of unamortized discount of notes		$ 97,900,000
Recognized interest expense related to the contractual interest coupon					6,900,000
Amortization of debt discount					$ 11,300,000
Effective interest rate (as a percent)		11.67%
Price per share of common stock for call options purchased (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 22.98
Warrant exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	32.19
Effective conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 32.19
Debt instrument face amount for effective conversion price	$ 325,000,000
Number of shares acquired upon exercise of call options | shares	6,500,000
Value of shares acquired upon exercise of call options	$ 89,400,000
Trading days within which counterparties have the right to exercise warrants	80 days
Common shares issued pursuant to warrants exercised | shares					1,600,000

Long-Term Debt - Long Term Debt

Long-Term Debt - Long Term Debt Maturity Schedule (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Long-Term Debt Maturity Schedule
2,017	$ 0
2,018	659,500
2,019	0
2,020	99,000
2,021	350,000
Thereafter	350,000
Total debt	1,458,500
Long-Term Debt
Amount of unamortized discount of notes	7,300
Deferred financing costs	$ 9,500

Accounting for Derivatives - In

Accounting for Derivatives - Interest Rate Risk (Details) - Designated as a hedging instrument $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
May 2,018
Notional Disclosures
Notional amount of interest rate swaps	$ 300
May 2,019
Notional Disclosures
Notional amount of interest rate swaps	100
May 2,020
Notional Disclosures
Notional amount of interest rate swaps	100
Interest Rate Risk
Notional Disclosures
Notional amount of interest rate swaps	$ 500

Accounting for Derivatives - 91

Accounting for Derivatives - Interest Rate Risk Narratives (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivatives, Fair Value
Interest income recorded due to ineffectiveness related to interest rate swaps	$ 400,000	$ 0
Deferred pre-tax loss to be reclassified during next 12 months			$ 3,500,000
Designated as a hedging instrument | Interest rate hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value
Weighted average effective fixed interest rate on interest rate swaps (as a percent)			1.60%

Accounting for Derivatives - Ef

Accounting for Derivatives - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Balance Sheet (Details) - Designated as a hedging instrument - Interest rate hedges - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value
Total derivatives	$ (3,190)	$ (5,984)
Intangible and other assets, net
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative asset	413	45
Accrued liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative liability	(3,226)	(4,608)
Other long-term liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative liability	$ (377)	$ (1,421)

Accounting for Derivatives - 93

Accounting for Derivatives - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Income Statement (Details) - Interest rate hedges - Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Effect of derivative instruments on results of operations
Pre-tax Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on Derivatives	$ (3,069)	$ (8,901)	$ (5,879)
Interest Expense
Effect of derivative instruments on results of operations
Pre-tax Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Income (Loss)	$ (4,698)	$ (7,259)	$ (5,657)

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Recurring basis | (Level 1)
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities
Interest rate swaps asset	$ 0	$ 0
Interest rate swaps liability	0	0
Recurring basis | (Level 2)
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities
Interest rate swaps asset	413	45
Interest rate swaps liability	(3,603)	(6,029)
Recurring basis | (Level 3)
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities
Interest rate swaps asset	0	0
Interest rate swaps liability	0	0
Nonrecurring basis | (Level 1)
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities
Impaired long-lived assets	0	0
Nonrecurring basis | (Level 2)
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities
Impaired long-lived assets	0	0
Nonrecurring basis | (Level 3)
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities
Impaired long-lived assets	$ 6,460	$ 12,565

Fair Value Measurements - Fair

Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Assumption Inputs (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Impaired long-lived assets
Fair value measurement of assets and liabilities
Weighted average disposal period of impaired assets	4 years

Long-Lived Asset Impairment (De

Long-Lived Asset Impairment (Detail) hp in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)compressor_unithp	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)compressor_unithp	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)compressor_unithp
Idle compressor units
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Number of long-lived assets that the entity determined to retire and either sell or re-utilize key components (compressor units) | compressor_unit	655	900	290
Horsepower retired from the contract operations business (horsepower) | hp	262	371	112
Long-lived asset impairment	$ 76.6	$ 111.7	$ 30.4
Other long lived assets
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Long-lived asset impairment			0.7
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Long-lived asset impairment	$ 10.8	$ 13.3	$ 11.7

Restructuring and Other Charg97

Restructuring and Other Charges - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges		$ 16,901	$ 4,745	$ 5,394
Accrued Liabilities	$ 855	712	855	0	$ 0
Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges		16,901	4,745	5,394
Spin-off
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges		3,573	4,135	0
Accrued Liabilities	855	712	855	0	0
Separation Charges
Restructuring and Other Charges
Accrued Liabilities	900	700	900
Expected retention payments, 2017		1,500
Cost Reduction Plan
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges	600	13,328	610	5,394
Accrued Liabilities	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Restructuring and Other Charg98

Restructuring and Other Charges - Segments (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring and Other Charges
Severance Costs	$ 13,328
Contract Operations
Restructuring and Other Charges
Severance Costs	3,424
Aftermarket Services
Restructuring and Other Charges
Severance Costs	1,113
Other
Restructuring and Other Charges
Severance Costs	$ 8,791

Restructuring and Other Charg99

Restructuring and Other Charges - Rollforward of Accrued Liability Balances Related to Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Charges Accrual
Beginning balance		$ 855	$ 0	$ 0
Additions for costs expensed		16,901	4,745	5,394
Less: non-cash expense		(1,828)	(2,515)	(4,103)
Reductions for payments		(15,216)	(1,375)	(1,291)
Ending balance	$ 855	712	855	0
Spin-off
Restructuring Charges Accrual
Beginning balance		855	0	0
Additions for costs expensed		3,573	4,135	0
Less: non-cash expense		(1,828)	(2,515)	0
Reductions for payments		(1,888)	(765)	0
Ending balance	855	712	855	0
Cost Reduction Plan
Restructuring Charges Accrual
Beginning balance		0	0	0
Additions for costs expensed	600	13,328	610	5,394
Less: non-cash expense		0	0	(4,103)
Reductions for payments		(13,328)	(610)	(1,291)
Ending balance	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Restructuring and Other Char100

Restructuring and Other Charges - Components of Charges Included in Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Other Charges
Non-cash inventory write-downs	$ 1,828	$ 2,515	$ 4,103
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	16,901	4,745	5,394
Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring and Other Charges
Retention and severance benefits	12,374	3,745	1,291
Consulting services	4,527	0	0
Non-cash inventory write-downs	0	1,000	4,103
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$ 16,901	$ 4,745	$ 5,394

Income Taxes - Provision for (B

Income Taxes - Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current tax provision (benefit):
U.S. federal	$ 0	$ 556	$ 23
State	352	1,415	(654)
Total current	352	1,971	(631)
Deferred tax provision (benefit):
U.S. federal	(21,287)	48,450	(23,786)
State	(3,669)	2,768	(3,649)
Total deferred	(24,956)	51,218	(27,435)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$ (24,604)	$ 53,189	$ (28,066)

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate to Statutory Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of provision for (benefit from) income taxes in effective tax rates
Income taxes at U.S. federal statutory rate of 35%	$ (31,297)	$ (37,165)	$ (15,813)
Net state income taxes	416	2,383	(5,253)
Noncontrolling interest	3,204	(2,904)	(11,166)
Unrecognized tax benefits	(2,078)	698	4,063
Valuation allowances and write off of tax attributes	85	88,088	0
Indemnification Revenue / Expense	3,006	77	0
Other	2,060	2,012	103
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$ (24,604)	$ 53,189	$ (28,066)
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	27.50%	(50.10%)	62.10%
U.S. federal statutory rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

Income Taxes - Summary of Defer

Income Taxes - Summary of Deferred Tax Asset (Liability) (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2005
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 48,949,000	$ 8,028,000
Inventory	1,227,000	3,642,000
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	1,496,000	1,496,000
Accrued liabilities	9,688,000	11,466,000
Other	3,778,000	4,913,000
Subtotal	65,138,000	29,545,000
Valuation allowances	(633,000)	(633,000)	$ (633,000)
Total deferred tax assets	64,505,000	28,912,000	$ 581,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	(28,037,000)	(53,495,000)
Basis difference in the Partnership	(199,417,000)	(148,421,000)
Other	(4,165,000)	(5,562,000)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(231,619,000)	(207,478,000)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (167,114,000)	$ (178,566,000)

Income Taxes - Deferred Income

Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes Narratives (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Nov. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2005
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards	$ 1,496,000	$ 1,496,000	$ 1,496,000
Deferred tax assets	64,505,000	64,505,000	28,912,000		$ 581,000
Valuation allowances	633,000	$ 633,000	$ 633,000		$ 633,000
Change in income tax provision	86,000,000
Tax examination low end of range		3 years
Tax examination high end of range		5 years
Maximum period after tax notification		1 year
Spin-off
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Foreign tax credit carryforwards				$ 144,300,000
Domestic
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards	135,000,000	$ 135,000,000
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards	53,600,000	53,600,000
Foreign
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Change in valuation allowance for deferred tax asset	48,200,000
Valuation allowances	$ 37,800,000	$ 37,800,000

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits
Beginning balance	$ 11,998	$ 14,595	$ 11,259
Additions based on tax positions related to current year	271	845	954
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	862	3,648	2,597
Reductions based on settlement with government authority	0	0	0
Reductions based on lapse of statute of limitations	0	0	(215)
Reductions based on tax positions related to prior years	(3,466)	(592)	0
Reductions based on tax positions transferred to Exterran Corp.	0	(6,498)	0
Ending balance	$ 9,665	$ 11,998	$ 14,595

Income Taxes - Unrecognized 106

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit Rollforward Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2012
Income Taxes Additional Disclosures
Unrecognized tax benefits , which if recognized would affect the effective tax rate	$ 9.7	$ 12	$ 14.6
Potential interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	0.2	0.2	$ 3.3
Indemnified assets	6.6	$ 5.7
Aggregate over assessment on income tax examination					$ 0.9
Amount of disallowance of telephone excise tax refund claims for which protests were filed with the Appeals Division of the IRS					$ 0.5
Refund of over-assessment received	5.6			$ 0.9
Decrease in uncertain tax positions	$ 3.5

Common Stockholders' Equity (De

Common Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common Stock Disclosures
Number of common stock shares repurchased	184,368
Common stock shares repurchased, value	$ 1,515	$ 3,985	$ 7,044

Stock-Based Compensation and108

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Stock Based Compensation Expense - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense (in dollars)	$ 9.9	$ 10	$ 12.8

Stock-Based Compensation and109

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Stock Incentive Plan - Narratives (Details) - 2013 Plan	Apr. 30, 2013shares
Stock-based compensation
Maximum number of shares available under the Plan	10,100,000
Stock Options
Stock-based compensation
Number of shares counted by each award	1
Stock-settled award other than an option, stock appreciation right or award for which the recipient pays intrinsic value
Stock-based compensation
Number of shares counted by each award	1.75

Stock-Based Compensation and110

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Stock Options - Narratives (Details) - Stock Options - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-based compensation
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)		$ 14.47
First anniversary vesting
Stock-based compensation
Expiration period	1 year
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Second anniversary vesting
Stock-based compensation
Expiration period	2 years
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Third anniversary vesting
Stock-based compensation
Expiration period	3 years
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Maximum
Stock-based compensation
Expiration period	7 years

Stock-Based Compensation and111

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Black-Scholes Valuation Inputs (Details) - Stock Options	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Weighted average assumptions
Expected life in years	4 years 6 months
Risk-free interest rate	1.33%
Volatility	46.51%
Dividend yield	1.50%

Stock-Based Compensation and112

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Stock Option Activity Rollforward (Details) - Stock Options - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock Options
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period, shares	1,247
Granted, shares	0
Exercised, shares	0
Canceled, shares	(500)
Options outstanding at the end of the period, shares	747	1,247
Options exercisable at year end	715
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 18.28
Granted (in dollars per share)	0
Exercised (in dollars per share)	0
Canceled (in dollars per share)	20.37
Options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	16.88	$ 18.28
Weighted average exercise price of exercisable options	$ 16.50
Weighted Average Remaining Life (in years)
Weighted average contractual term of shares outstanding at the end of period	2 years
Weighted average contractual term of shares exercisable at the end of period	1 year 10 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)	$ 1,789
Exercisable at year end (in dollars)	1,789
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in dollars)		$ 1,500	$ 16,600
Expected unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options (in dollars)	$ 100
Weighted-average period over which the expected unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options will be recognized	2 months 12 days

Stock-Based Compensation and113

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Restricted Stock (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, cash settled restricted stock units and cash settled performance units
Shares
Non-vested awards at the beginning of the period, in shares	1,155
Granted, in shares	1,357
Vested, in shares	(817)
Canceled, in shares	(83)
Non-vested awards at the end of the period, in shares	1,612
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
Non-vested awards at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 18.50
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	6.09
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	15.23
Cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	11.43
Non-vested awards at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 10.08
Unrecognized compensation
Expected unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards (in dollars) | $	$ 10.2
Weighted-average period over which the expected unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options will be recognized	1 year 8 months 12 days
Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, cash settled restricted stock units and cash settled performance units | First anniversary vesting
Unrecognized compensation
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Vesting period	1 year
Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, cash settled restricted stock units and cash settled performance units | Second anniversary vesting
Unrecognized compensation
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Vesting period	2 years
Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, cash settled restricted stock units and cash settled performance units | Third anniversary vesting
Unrecognized compensation
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Vesting period	3 years
Cash settled restricted stock units and cash settled performance units
Shares
Non-vested awards at the end of the period, in shares	259
Restricted shares, restricted stock units and performance units
Shares
Non-vested awards at the end of the period, in shares	1,353

Stock-Based Compensation and114

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Narratives (Details) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	May 31, 2011
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Maximum employee salary to purchase shares (in shares)	$ 25,000
Maximum percentage of employee eligible pay to purchase shares	10.00%
Maximum number of shares available under the Plan		1,000,000
Minimum
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Purchase price as a percent of the fair market value	85.00%
Maximum
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Purchase price as a percent of the fair market value	100.00%

Stock-Based Compensation and115

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Director's Stock and Deferral Plan - Narratives (Details) - Directors Stock and Deferral Plan - shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 20, 2007
Stock-based compensation
Maximum number of shares available under the Plan		100,000
Remaining shares available for purchase	48,022

Stock-Based Compensation and116

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Partnership Long-Term Incentive Plan - Narratives (Details) - Partnership Long-Term Incentive Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016shares
Stock-based compensation
Maximum number of shares available under the Plan	1,035,378
Exterran Partners, L.P. | Partnership Phantom Units | First anniversary vesting
Stock-based compensation
Vesting period	1 year
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Exterran Partners, L.P. | Partnership Phantom Units | Second anniversary vesting
Stock-based compensation
Vesting period	2 years
Vesting percentage	33.33%
Exterran Partners, L.P. | Partnership Phantom Units | Third anniversary vesting
Stock-based compensation
Vesting period	3 years
Vesting percentage	33.33%

Stock-Based Compensation and117

Stock-Based Compensation and Awards - Partnership Phantom Units (Details) - Partnership Phantom Units $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Shares
Non-vested awards at the beginning of the period, in shares | shares	77
Granted, in shares | shares	190
Vested, in shares | shares	(70)
Non-vested awards at the end of the period, in shares | shares	197
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
Non-vested awards at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 27.01
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	7.84
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	18.34
Non-vested awards at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 11.60
Unrecognized compensation
Expected unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards (in dollars) | $	$ 1.3
Weighted-average period over which the expected unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options will be recognized	1 year 9 months 18 days

Cash Dividends (Detail)

Cash Dividends (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Feb. 08, 2017	Nov. 17, 2016	Aug. 16, 2016	May 18, 2016	Feb. 16, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015	Aug. 17, 2015	May 18, 2015	Feb. 17, 2015	Nov. 17, 2014	Aug. 18, 2014	May 16, 2014	Mar. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Dividends Payable
Dividend declared per common stock (in dollars per share)		$ 0.1200	$ 0.0950	$ 0.095	$ 0.1875	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.15
Dividends paid to Exterran stockholders		$ 8,400	$ 6,700	$ 6,700	$ 13,100	$ 10,400	$ 10,500	$ 10,400	$ 10,300	$ 10,300	$ 10,000	$ 10,000	$ 10,000	$ 34,921	$ 41,584	$ 40,319
Subsequent Event
Dividends Payable
Dividend declared per common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.12

Retirement Benefit Plan (Detail

Retirement Benefit Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employer match of employee contributions of first 1% of eligible compensation (as a percent)	100.00%
Percentage of eligible compensation, matched 100% by employer	1.00%
Employer match of employee contributions of next 5% of eligible compensation (as a percent)	50.00%
Percentage of eligible compensation, matched 50% by employer	5.00%
Recognized matching contributions from retirement benefit plans (in dollars)	$ 3.8	$ 4.2	$ 5

Transactions Related to the 120

Transactions Related to the Partnership - Narratives (Details) hp in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Nov. 19, 2016USD ($)compressor_unitcustomerhpshares	Sep. 30, 2016shares	Mar. 01, 2016USD ($)shares	Apr. 17, 2015USD ($)hpcompressor_unitcustomershares	Apr. 10, 2014shares	Apr. 30, 2014USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)hpcompressor_unit	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Transactions related to the partnership
Net proceeds from the sale of partnership units | $							$ 0	$ 1,164	$ 169,471
Exterran Partners, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
Service agreements sold number of customers | customer				60
Related party transaction compressor units used In service agreements | compressor_unit				238
Compressor Units Used In Service Agreements Horsepower | hp				148
Percentage of available horsepower of combined U.S. contract operations business from service agreements sold to the partnership				3.00%
Transaction Compressor Units Sold Number | compressor_unit				179
Horsepower of compressor units sold (horsepower) | hp				66
Consideration received for sales of assets | $				$ 102,300
Archrock Services, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
Number of customers | customer	63
Compressor units in service agreements | compressor_unit	262
Horsepower included in the service agreement | hp	147
Percentage of horsepower provided	4.00%
Consideration transferred | $	$ 85,000
March 2016 Acquisition
Transactions related to the partnership
Purchase price | $			$ 18,768
General partner units
Transactions related to the partnership
General partner units issued and sold (in units)		1,158
Approximate general partner interest in limited partnership (as a percent)		2.00%
General partner units | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
Units issued (in units)				80,000
General partner units | Archrock Services, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
Units issued (in units)	111,000
General partner units | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
General partner units issued and sold (in units)					126,000	126,000
Approximate general partner interest in limited partnership (as a percent)						2.00%
Proceeds from issuance of general partner units | $						$ 3,600
General partner units | March 2016 Acquisition
Transactions related to the partnership
Units issued (in units)			5,205
Approximate general partner interest in limited partnership (as a percent)			2.00%
Limited Partner | Archrock Services, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
Units issued (in units)	5,500,000
Limited Partner | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Atm Agreements
Transactions related to the partnership
Net proceeds from the sale of partnership units | $								$ 1,200
Sale of common units (in units)								49,774
Limited Partner | March 2016 Acquisition
Transactions related to the partnership
Units issued (in units)			257,000
Net proceeds from the sale of partnership units | $			$ 1,800
Common units | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
Units issued (in units)				4,000,000
Common units | Exterran Partners, L.P.
Transactions related to the partnership
Net proceeds from the sale of partnership units | $						$ 169,500
Sale of common units (in units)					6,200,000	6,210,000
Common units | Exterran Partners, L.P. | Over-Allotment Option
Transactions related to the partnership
Sale of common units (in units)						810,000
Archrock Partners, L.P
Transactions related to the partnership
Vie ownership percentage							45.00%
Number of compressor units | compressor_unit							6,209
Compressor units horsepower | hp							3,300
Archrock Partners, L.P | UNITED STATES
Transactions related to the partnership
Percentage of horsepower in fleet							86.00%

Transactions Related to the 121

Transactions Related to the Partnership (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ (38,611)	$ (9,648)	$ (4,477)	$ (1,819)	$ (129,490)	$ (9,910)	$ (24,176)	$ 31,027	$ (54,555)	$ (132,549)	$ 60,945
Increase in Archrock stockholders’ additional paid in capital for change in ownership of Partnership units									18,464	18,386	74,521
Change from net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders and transfers to/from the noncontrolling interest									$ (36,091)	$ (114,163)	$ 135,466

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narratives (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended			48 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)claimpetition	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)petition	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)petition	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)petition	Dec. 31, 2013petition	Dec. 31, 2012petition
Loss contingency
Rent expense	$ 8.9	$ 10.9	$ 9.8
Accrued liability for the outcomes of non-income based tax audits	1.5	2.7		$ 2.7
Indemnified liabilities	1.7	$ 1.5		1.5
Litigation and Claims
Ad valorem tax benefit	16.7			$ 60.7
Ad valorem tax benefit agreed to by a number of appraisal review boards and county appraisal districts	13.7
Ad valorem tax benefit in litigation	$ 47
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of petitions | petition	109	120	115	120	109	176
Pending cases | claim	5
Cases settled | claim	3
Cases appealed | claim	3
Judge
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cases settled | claim	2
United ISD
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Pending cases | claim	4

Commitments and Contingencie123

Commitments and Contingencies - Commitment for Minimum Rental Payment (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule
2,017	$ 4,892
2,018	2,735
2,019	1,774
2,020	1,443
2,021	1,301
Thereafter	576
Total	$ 12,721

Commitments and Contingencie124

Commitments and Contingencies - Guarantees (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Maximum Potential Risk
Maximum potential undiscounted payments	$ 12,212
Standby letters of credit
Maximum Potential Risk
Maximum potential undiscounted payments	9,969
Performance bond
Maximum Potential Risk
Maximum potential undiscounted payments	$ 2,243

Reportable Segments and Geog125

Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Narratives (Details) - segment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Concentration Risk
Number of business segments	2
Customer Concentration Risk | Revenues | Williams Partners, L.P.
Concentration Risk
Concentration risk, percentage	13.00%	12.00%	10.00%
Customer Concentration Risk | Accounts Receivable | Williams Partners, L.P.
Concentration Risk
Concentration risk, percentage	15.00%	13.00%
Customer Concentration Risk | Accounts Receivable | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Concentration Risk
Concentration risk, percentage	10.00%

Reportable Segments and Geog126

Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment
Total revenues	$ 193,780	$ 195,849	$ 204,145	$ 213,295	$ 241,310	$ 248,863	$ 255,062	$ 252,873	$ 807,069	$ 998,108	$ 959,153
Gross Margin									427,150	503,062	454,760
Total assets	2,393,782				2,673,560				2,393,782	2,673,560	2,826,150
Capital expenditures									117,572	256,142	383,841
Contract Operations
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment
Total revenues									647,828	781,166	729,103
Aftermarket Services
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment
Total revenues									159,241	216,942	230,050
Reportable Segments
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment
Total revenues									807,069	998,108	959,153
Gross Margin									427,150	503,062	454,760
Total assets	2,172,900				2,397,199				2,172,900	2,397,199	2,509,118
Capital expenditures									112,293	229,544	372,559
Reportable Segments | Contract Operations
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment
Total revenues									647,828	781,166	729,103
Gross Margin									400,788	461,765	412,961
Total assets	2,066,277				2,248,191				2,066,277	2,248,191	2,446,633
Capital expenditures									111,170	227,248	371,734
Reportable Segments | Aftermarket Services
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment
Total revenues									159,241	216,942	230,050
Gross Margin									26,362	41,297	41,799
Total assets	106,623				149,008				106,623	149,008	62,485
Capital expenditures									1,123	2,296	825
Other
Sales and other financial information by reportable segment
Total revenues									0	0	0
Gross Margin									0	0	0
Total assets	$ 220,882				$ 276,361				220,882	276,361	317,032
Capital expenditures									$ 5,279	$ 26,598	$ 11,282

Reportable Segments and Geog127

Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Reconciliation of Segment Assets to Total Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets from reportable segments to total assets
Assets associated with discontinued operations	$ 20,997	$ 21,620
Consolidated assets	2,414,779	2,695,180
Continuing Operations
Assets from reportable segments to total assets
Consolidated assets	2,172,900	2,397,199
Continuing Operations | Other
Assets from reportable segments to total assets
Consolidated assets	220,882	276,361
Discontinued Operations
Assets from reportable segments to total assets
Assets associated with discontinued operations	$ 20,997	$ 21,620

Reportable Segments and Geog128

Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Reconciliation from Net Income to Gross Margin (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of net income to gross margin
Gross margin			$ 427,150,000	$ 503,062,000	$ 454,760,000
Less:
Selling, general and administrative			114,470,000	131,919,000	132,651,000
Depreciation and amortization			208,986,000	229,127,000	212,268,000
Long-lived asset impairment			87,435,000	124,979,000	42,828,000
Restatement Charges	$ 12,600,000		13,470,000	0	0
Restructuring and other charges			16,901,000	4,745,000	5,394,000
Goodwill impairment	$ 3,700,000	$ 3,700,000	0	3,738,000	0
Interest expense			83,899,000	107,617,000	112,273,000
Debt extinguishment costs			0	9,201,000	0
Other income, net			(8,590,000)	(2,079,000)	(5,475,000)
Loss before income taxes			$ (89,421,000)	$ (106,185,000)	$ (45,179,000)

Selected Quarterly Financial129

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) - Narratives (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Information
Long-lived asset impairment	$ 47,100,000	$ 16,700,000		$ 9,900,000	$ 87,400,000	$ 19,900,000	$ 9,500,000	$ 8,200,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		(16,000)			9,100,000	10,100,000	(19,300,000)	$ 33,800,000	$ (426,000)	$ 33,677,000	$ 105,774,000
Restructuring charges	1,100,000	$ 4,700,000		$ 8,100,000	3,200,000	$ 300,000	$ 1,200,000			43,884,000	2,159,000
Restatement charges	12,600,000								13,470,000	0	0
Goodwill impairment	$ 3,700,000				$ 3,700,000				$ 0	$ 3,738,000	$ 0
April 2015 Contract Operations Acquisition
Selected Quarterly Financial Information
Long-lived asset impairment			$ 13,800,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax			(26,000)
Restructuring charges			$ 3,000,000

Selected Quarterly Financial130

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summarized quarterly financial data
Revenue from external customers	$ 193,780	$ 195,849	$ 204,145	$ 213,295	$ 241,310	$ 248,863	$ 255,062	$ 252,873	$ 807,069	$ 998,108	$ 959,153
Gross profit	9,634	43,587	54,674	61,253	(21,541)	52,949	67,643	70,797
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock stockholders	$ (38,611)	$ (9,648)	$ (4,477)	$ (1,819)	$ (129,490)	$ (9,910)	$ (24,176)	$ 31,027	$ (54,555)	$ (132,549)	$ 60,945
Net income (loss) attributable to Archrock common stockholders per share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ (0.56)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.03)	$ (1.89)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.35)	$ 0.45	$ (0.80)	$ (1.94)	$ 0.91
Diluted (usd per share)	$ (0.56)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.03)	$ (1.89)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.35)	$ 0.45	$ (0.80)	$ (1.94)	$ 0.91

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)
Subsequent Event | PDVSA Gas
Subsequent Event
Installment payments received	$ 19.7

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QU132

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Inventory Valuation Reserves		$ 9,800
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$ 3,343	2,286	$ 1,224
Charged to Cost and Expenses	3,658	3,075	1,743
Deductions	5,137	2,018	681
Balance at end of period	1,864	3,343	2,286
Allowance for obsolete and slow moving inventory
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at beginning of period	9,810	11,500	5,871
Charged to Cost and Expenses	3,182	4,286	8,896
Deductions	9,695	5,976	3,267
Balance at end of period		9,810	11,500
Inventory Valuation Reserves	3,297
Allowance for deferred tax assets
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Balance at beginning of period	633	633	633
Charged to Cost and Expenses	0	0	0
Deductions	0	0	0
Balance at end of period	$ 633	$ 633	$ 633