| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001449488 |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CSI Compressco LP |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-35195 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3450907 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 24955 Interstate 45 North |
| Entity Address, City or Town | The Woodlands |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77380 |
| City Area Code | (281) |
| Local Phone Number | 364-5029 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Units |
| Trading Symbol | CCLP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Description | On November 11, 2021, CSI Compressco LP (the “Partnership”) hosted a conference call to discuss, among other things, (i) its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021, (ii) the acquisition by the Partnership of certain entities owned by Spartan Energy Partners, LP, and (iii) the private placement of common units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership to certain investors. A copy of the press release issued on November 10, 2021 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 12, 2021. The purpose of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A is to furnish the transcript from the conference call. |
