CSI Compressco (CCLP) 10-K 14 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 07, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Line Items [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Compressco Partners, L.P.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001449488	'	'
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	'Non-accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$49,287,744
Common Stock Shares Outstanding	'	9,279,293	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$9,477	$12,966
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $600 in 2013 and $329 in 2012	23,819	18,599
Inventories	14,029	15,908
Deferred tax asset	57	195
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,597	3,495
Total current assets	48,979	51,163
Property, plant, and equipment:	'	'
Land and building	2,178	2,178
Compressors and equipment	176,592	156,027
Vehicles	12,892	12,997
Construction in progress	0	466
Total property, plant, and equipment	191,662	171,668
Less accumulated depreciation	-89,648	-78,053
Net property, plant, and equipment	102,014	93,615
Other assets:	'	'
Goodwill	72,161	72,161
Deferred tax asset	937	594
Other assets	1,018	253
Total other assets	74,116	73,008
Total assets	225,109	217,786
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	4,854	4,610
Accrued liabilities and other	4,881	4,108
Accrued payroll and benefits	826	1,613
Amounts payable to affiliates	4,210	8,232
Deferred tax liabilities	2,134	1,976
Total current liabilities	16,905	20,539
Other liabilities:	'	'
Long-term debt, net	29,959	10,050
Deferred tax liabilities, net	4,477	4,894
Other long-term liabilities	52	53
Total other liabilities	34,488	14,997
Partners' capital:	'	'
General partner interest	3,158	3,346
Common units (9,240,490 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 9,172,865 units issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012)	104,887	108,943
Subordinated units (6,273,970 units issued and outstanding)	65,258	68,957
Accumulated other comprehensive income	413	1,004
Total partners' capital	173,716	182,250
Total liabilities and partners' capital	$225,109	$217,786

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Trade accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$600	$329
Partners' capital:	'	'
Common units issued and outstanding	9,240,490	9,172,865
Subordinated units issued and outstanding	6,273,970	6,273,970

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'	'	'
Compression and other services	$112,937	$102,260	$81,979
Sales of compressors and parts	8,364	6,322	13,200
Total revenues	121,301	108,582	95,179
Cost of revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization expense):	'	'	'
Cost of compression and other services	63,425	53,818	43,575
Cost of compressors and parts sales	4,691	3,682	9,620
Total cost of revenues	68,116	57,500	53,195
Selling, general and administrative expense	17,467	17,270	14,269
Depreciation and amortization	14,642	13,227	12,521
Interest expense, net	469	25	5,052
Other expense, net	782	876	980
Income before income tax provision	19,825	19,684	9,162
Provision for income taxes	2,258	3,353	1,905
Net income	17,567	16,331	7,257
Allocation of 2011 net income:	'	'	'
Net income	17,567	16,331	7,257
Net income applicable to the period through June 19, 2011	'	'	296
Net income applicable to the period June 20 through December 31, 2011	'	'	6,961
General partner interest in net income	351	326	139
Common units interest in net income	10,251	9,500	4,026
Subordinated units interest in net income	$6,965	$6,505	$2,796
Net income per common unit:	'	'	'
Basic	$1.11	$1.04	$0.45
Diluted	$1.10	$1.03	$0.44
Weighted average common units outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic	9,230,876	9,163,798	9,044,293
Diluted	9,305,066	9,193,407	9,063,339
Net income per subordinated unit:	'	'	'
Basic and diluted	$1.11	$1.04	$0.45
Weighted average subordinated units outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic and diluted	6,273,970	6,273,970	6,273,970

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$17,567	$16,331	$7,257
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 in 2013, $0 in 2012, and $490 in 2011	-591	102	407
Comprehensive income	$16,976	$16,433	$7,664

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment, taxes	$0	$0	$490

Consolidated_Statements_of_Par

Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital (USD $)	Total	Net Parent Equity [Member]	General Partner [Member]	Common Unitholders [Member]	Subordinated Unitholder [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$25,953	$25,953	$0	$0	$0	$0
Partners' capital rollforward	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	7,257	'	'	'	'	'
Net income applicable to the period through June 19, 2011	296	296	0	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to period from January 1, 2011 through June 19, 2011	675	675	0	0	0	0
Distributions	-6,892	0	-138	-4,025	-2,729	0
Equity compensation	689	206	0	483	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-268	0	0	0	0	-268
Net contributions from parent to Predecessor	119,053	119,053	0	0	0	0
Contribution of net assets from Predecessor	0	-146,183	3,514	69,328	72,171	1,170
Initial Public Offering proceeds, net of underwriter discount	50,234	0	0	50,234	0	0
Net income applicable to the period June 20 through December 31, 2011	6,961	0	139	4,026	2,796	0
Offering costs	-8,057	0	0	-8,057	0	0
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	188,644	0	3,515	111,989	72,238	902
Partners' capital rollforward	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	16,331	0	326	9,500	6,505	0
Distributions	-24,732	0	-495	-14,451	-9,786	0
Equity compensation	1,905	0	0	1,905	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	102	0	0	0	0	102
Initial Public Offering proceeds, net of underwriter discount	0	'	'	'	'	'
Offering costs	0	'	'	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	182,250	0	3,346	108,943	68,957	1,004
Partners' capital rollforward	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	17,567	0	351	10,251	6,965	0
Distributions	-26,969	0	-539	-15,766	-10,664	0
Equity compensation	1,459	0	0	1,459	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-591	0	0	0	0	-591
Initial Public Offering proceeds, net of underwriter discount	0	'	'	'	'	'
Offering costs	0	'	'	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$173,716	$0	$3,158	$104,887	$65,258	$413

Consolidated_Statements_of_Par1

Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Partners' Capital [Abstract]	'	'	'
Distributions	$1.71	$1.56	$0.39

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$17,567	$16,331	$7,257
Reconciliation of net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	14,349	13,227	12,521
Impairment of long-lived assets	293	0	0
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes	-266	1,930	-2,536
Equity compensation expense	1,459	1,905	689
Provision for doubtful accounts	279	94	504
Other non-cash charges and credits	325	281	0
Loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment	20	205	58
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-5,534	-7,477	-2,263
Inventories	2,097	1,111	76
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,888	-1,887	-1,302
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-3,342	5,390	3,826
Other	0	-1	55
Net cash provided by operating activities	29,135	31,109	18,885
Investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment, net	-24,574	-20,947	-11,193
Other investing activities	0	-39	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-24,574	-20,986	-11,193
Financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from long-term debt	19,909	10,050	0
Proceeds from issuance of partnership common units, net of underwriters' discount	0	0	50,234
Payment of offering costs	0	0	-8,057
Payment of affiliate note payable	0	0	-32,200
Distributions	-26,969	-24,732	-6,816
Payment of financing costs	-916	0	-362
Net distribution (to) from parent	0	0	408
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-7,976	-14,682	3,207
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-74	49	-52
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-3,489	-4,510	10,847
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	12,966	17,476	6,629
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	9,477	12,966	17,476
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'	'
Taxes paid	$2,204	$1,059	$1,606

Formation_of_the_Partnership

Formation of the Partnership	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Formation of the Partnership and Description of Business	'
	NOTE A — FORMATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
	Compressco Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, is a provider of compression-based production enhancement services, which are used in both conventional wellhead compression applications and unconventional compression applications, and, in certain circumstances, well monitoring and sand separation services. We provide our services to a broad base of natural gas and oil exploration and production companies operating throughout many of the onshore producing regions of the United States. We have significant operations in Mexico and Canada and a growing presence in certain countries in South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. In connection with our initial public offering, we acquired certain natural gas wellhead compression-based production enhancement service business, operations and related assets and liabilities from Compressco, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Compressco") and certain assets, liabilities and operations of certain other subsidiaries of TETRA Technologies, Inc. ("TETRA") conducting business in Latin America. Unless the context requires otherwise, when we refer to “the Partnership,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” we are describing Compressco Partners, L.P. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. We design and fabricate a majority of our compressor packages and use these compressor packages in conjunction with other equipment and personnel from affiliated companies to provide services to our customers.
	Prior to the completion on June 20, 2011, of our initial public offering of 2,670,000 common units representing limited partner interests (the Offering), Compressco Partners GP Inc. (the general partner) and Compressco Field Services, Inc., each a wholly owned subsidiary of TETRA, owned all of our ownership interests. In connection with the completion of the Offering, our general partner and TETRA International Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of TETRA, contributed to us certain wellhead compression-based production enhancement service business, operations and related assets and liabilities as well as certain well monitoring and automated sand separation services business, operations and related assets in Latin America, and related assets and liabilities. In exchange for these contributions, we issued 6,026,757 common units and 6,273,970 subordinated units representing limited partner interests to our general partner and TETRA International Incorporated and a 2.0% general partner interest and incentive distribution rights to our general partner. For a discussion of the various agreements associated with this contribution transaction, see Note C – “Related-Party Transactions.” The transactions described above represent transactions between entities under common control. Consequently, we recorded the contributed assets at TETRA’s carrying value. Effective with the completion of the offering on June 20, 2011, our operations are owned and operated by our wholly owned subsidiaries.
	In connection with the Offering, TETRA and its affiliates contributed certain assets and liabilities to the capital of the Partnership in exchange for the units and general partner interest described above and the right to receive up to 400,500 additional common units valued at $20.00 per common unit if such additional common units were not acquired by the underwriters of the offering by July 14, 2011, pursuant to the underwriters’ 30-day option to purchase any portion of the additional common units. The underwriters did not exercise their option to purchase any additional common units and the 400,500 additional common units were issued to TETRA and its affiliates on July 15, 2011, for no additional consideration.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	'
	NOTE B — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation
	For periods prior to June 20, 2011, the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto represent the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and changes in owner’s equity of our Predecessor, which consists of the assets, liabilities and operations of Compressco and its subsidiaries and certain assets, liabilities and operations of certain other subsidiaries of TETRA conducting business primarily in Mexico (together, our Predecessor). For the periods on and after June 20, 2011, the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto represent our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in partners’ capital.
	Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Regulation S-X, Article 3 “General instructions as to financial statements” and Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 1-B “Allocations of Expenses and Related Disclosure in Financial Statements of Subsidiaries, Divisions or Lesser Business Components of Another Entity.” Prior to the Offering, certain administrative expenses were incurred by TETRA on behalf of our Predecessor. The portion of TETRA’s cost of providing these services that can be directly or indirectly attributed to our operations has been allocated to our Predecessor and is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Such allocations were calculated based on allocation factors, such as the estimated percentage of time and costs spent by TETRA to perform these administrative services on our Predecessor’s behalf, which our management believes is reasonable; however, these allocations may not be indicative of the cost of future operations or the amount of future allocations. Subsequent to the Offering, our general partner and other subsidiaries of TETRA provide services to us pursuant to an Omnibus Agreement, as further described in Note C – “Related Party Transactions.”
	Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclose contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Reclassifications
	Beginning with the three month period ended September 30, 2013, certain ad valorem tax expenses for operating equipment have been reclassified as cost of revenues instead of being included in general and administrative expense as reported in prior periods. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year period's presentation. The amount of such reclassification is $1.5 million and $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Certain other previously reported financial information has been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. The impact of such reclassifications was not significant to the prior year's overall presentation.
	Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid cash investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
	Prior to the Offering, all payments made on behalf of our Predecessor, such as direct costs, indirect costs, and capital expenditures, were made by TETRA and recorded as increases in net parent equity. All payments received on behalf of our Predecessor, including receipts for revenue earned or sales of assets, were received by TETRA and recorded as decreases in net parent equity. Consequently, cash balances, particularly for periods prior to the Offering, are not a meaningful presentation of our liquidity position.
	Financial Instruments
	The fair values of our financial instruments, which may include cash, accounts receivable, amounts outstanding under our variable rate bank credit facility, and accounts payable, approximate their carrying amounts. Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade accounts receivable, which are primarily due from companies of varying size engaged in oil and gas activities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. Our policy is to review the financial condition of customers before extending credit and periodically update customer credit information. Payment terms are on a short-term basis. During 2013, PEMEX and BP accounted for 21.7% and 10.0%, respectively, of our revenues. During 2012, PEMEX and BP accounted for 26% and 10.2%, respectively, of our revenues. During 2011, PEMEX and BP accounted for 14.3% and 14.3%, respectively, of our revenues.
	Foreign Currencies
	We have designated the Canadian dollar as the functional currency for our operations in Canada. We are exposed to fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and certain foreign currencies, including the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso, and the Argentine peso, as a result of our international operations.
	Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
	Allowances for doubtful accounts are determined on a specific identification basis when we believe that the collection of specific amounts owed to us is not probable.
	Inventories
	Inventories consist primarily of compressor unit components and parts, and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventories are accounted for using the average cost method. We provide a reserve for estimated unrealizable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated realizable value.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures that increase the useful lives of assets are capitalized. The cost of repairs and maintenance (including compressor package overhaul cost) is charged to operations as incurred. Compressors include compressor packages currently placed in service and available for service. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the following estimated useful lives:
	Compressors	12 – 16 years
	Other equipment	3 – 8 years
	Vehicles	3 years
	Information systems	3 years
	Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the remaining term of the associated building lease or their useful lives. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $14.3 million, $13.2 million, and $12.5 million, respectively.
	Intangible Assets other than Goodwill
	Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 3 to 7 years. Amortization expense related to these intangible assets was $0, $28,000 and $81,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, and is included in depreciation and amortization. As of December 31, 2013, there are no remaining unamortized intangible assets other than goodwill.
	Goodwill
	Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired in purchase transactions. We perform a goodwill impairment test on an annual basis or whenever indicators of impairment are present. We perform the annual test of goodwill impairment following the fourth quarter of each year. The annual assessment for goodwill impairment begins with a qualitative assessment of whether it is “more likely than not” that the fair value of our business is less than its carrying value. This qualitative assessment requires the evaluation, based on the weight of evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances. Based on this qualitative assessment, we determined that it was not “more likely than not” that the fair value of our business was less than its carrying value as of December 31, 2013. If the qualitative analysis indicates that it is “more likely than not” that our business’ fair value is less than its carrying value, the resulting goodwill impairment test would consist of a two-step accounting test being performed. The first step of the impairment test, if required, is to compare the estimated fair value with the recorded net book value (including goodwill) of our business. If the estimated fair value is higher than the recorded net book value, no impairment is deemed to exist and no further testing is required. If, however, the estimated fair value is below the recorded net book value, then a second step must be performed to determine the goodwill impairment required, if any. In this second step, the estimated fair value from the first step is used as the purchase price in a hypothetical acquisition. Purchase business combination accounting rules are followed to determine a hypothetical purchase price allocation to assets and liabilities. The residual amount of goodwill that results from this hypothetical purchase price allocation is compared to the recorded amount of goodwill and the recorded amount is written down to the hypothetical amount, if lower.
	Our management must apply judgment in determining the estimated fair value for purposes of performing the goodwill impairment test. Management uses all available information to make these fair value determinations, including the present value of expected future cash flows using discount rates commensurate with the risks involved in the assets. The resultant fair values calculated are then compared to observable metrics for other companies in our industry or on mergers and acquisitions in our industry, to determine whether those valuations, in our judgment, appear reasonable. We have determined that there is no impairment of the goodwill recorded as of December 31, 2013 or 2012. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, goodwill totaled $72.2 million, and has not changed significantly since our Predecessor was acquired by TETRA in July 2004.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	We determine impairments of long-lived assets periodically, when indicators of impairment are present. If such indicators are present, the determination of the amount of impairment is based on our judgments as to the future undiscounted operating cash flows to be generated from these assets throughout their remaining estimated useful lives. If these undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the related asset, an impairment is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over its fair value.
	Environmental Liabilities
	The costs to remediate and monitor environmental matters are accrued when such liabilities are considered probable and a reasonable estimate of such costs is determinable.
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue using the following criteria: (a) persuasive evidence of an exchange arrangement exists; (b) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (c) the buyer’s price is fixed or determinable; and (d) collectability is reasonably assured. Our compressor packages and services are provided pursuant to contract terms ranging from two weeks to one month. Monthly agreements are generally cancellable with 30 days written notice by the customer.
	Operating Costs
	Operating costs incurred during customer trial periods are expensed as incurred.
	Income Taxes
	Prior to the Offering, the financial results of our Predecessor’s operations were included in TETRA’s consolidated U.S. federal tax return. Accordingly, our Predecessor’s results of operations included a provision for federal, state and international income taxes, calculated on a separate return basis, for the period prior to the Offering.
	Following the Offering, our operations are not subject to U.S. federal income tax other than the operations that are conducted through a taxable subsidiary. We will incur state and local income taxes in certain of the United States in which we conduct business. We incur income taxes and will be subject to withholding requirements related to certain of our operations in Mexico, Canada, and other foreign countries in which we operate. Furthermore, we will also incur Texas Margin Tax, which, in accordance with FASB ASC 740, is classified as an income tax for reporting purposes.
	Earnings per Common and Subordinated Unit
	The computations of earnings per common and subordinated unit are based on the weighted average number of common and subordinated units, respectively, outstanding during the applicable period. Our subordinated units meet the definition of a participating security and therefore we are required to use the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Basic earnings per common and subordinated unit are determined by dividing net income allocated to the common units and subordinated units, respectively, after deducting the amount allocated to our general partner (including distributions to our general partner on its incentive distribution rights), by the weighted average number of outstanding common and subordinated units, respectively, during the period. Prior to the Offering, we were wholly owned by TETRA. Accordingly, net income per common unit is not presented for periods prior to the Offering. A reconciliation of the common shares used in the computations of earnings per common and subordinated unit is presented in Note K – “Earnings per Common and Subordinated Unit.”
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Certain of our international operations maintain their accounting records in the local currencies that are their functional currencies. For these operations, the functional currency financial statements are converted to United States dollar equivalents, with the effect of the foreign currency translation adjustment reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income is included in Partners’ Capital/Net Parent Equity in the accompanying audited consolidated balance sheets and consists of the cumulative currency translation adjustments associated with such international operations. Activity within accumulated other comprehensive income during the periods ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012		2011
			(In Thousands)
	Balance, beginning of year		$	1,004		$	902	$	495
	Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 in 2013, $0 in 2012, and $490 in 2011		(591		)	102		407
	Balance, end of year		$	413		$	1,004	$	902
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date” within an entity’s principal market, if any. The principal market is the market in which the reporting entity would sell the asset or transfer the liability with the greatest volume and level of activity, regardless of whether it is the market in which the entity will ultimately transact for a particular asset or liability or if a different market is potentially more advantageous. Accordingly, this exit price concept may result in a fair value that may differ from the transaction price or market price of the asset or liability.
	Under generally accepted accounting principles, the fair value hierarchy prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Fair value measurements should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, where possible. Observable inputs are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs may be needed to measure fair value in situations where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which could include the reporting entity’s own judgments about the assumptions market participants would utilize in pricing the asset or liability.
	We utilize fair value measurements to account for certain items and account balances within our consolidated financial statements. Fair value measurements are utilized in the allocation of purchase consideration for acquisition transactions to the assets and liabilities acquired, including intangible assets and goodwill. Fair value measurements may also be utilized on a nonrecurring basis, such as for the impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill. The fair value of our financial instruments, which may include cash, temporary investments, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, and long-term debt pursuant to our bank credit agreement, approximate their carrying amounts.
	We also utilize fair value measurements on a recurring basis in the accounting for our foreign currency forward sale derivative contracts. For these fair value measurements, we utilize the quoted value as determined by our counterparty financial institution (a Level 1 measurement). A summary of these fair value measurements as of December 31, 2013, is as follows:
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total as of			Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
			31-Dec-13			in Active		Other		Unobservable
						Markets for		Observable		Inputs
			Identical		Inputs		(Level 3)
			Assets		(Level 2)
			or Liabilities
			(Level 1)
		(In Thousands)
Asset for foreign currency derivative contracts		$	32		$	32	$	—	$	—
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2011, the FASB published ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220), Presentation of Comprehensive Income” (ASU 2011-05), with the stated objective of improving the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. As part of ASU 2011-05, the FASB eliminated the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The ASU amendments require that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The ASU amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, and the amendments are applied retrospectively. In December 2011, with the issuance of ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05,” the FASB announced that it has deferred certain aspects of ASU 2011-05. In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-2, “Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” with the stated objective of improving the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments in this ASU are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of these ASUs regarding comprehensive income has not had a significant impact on the accounting or disclosures in our financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB published ASU 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210), Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (ASU 2011-11), which requires an entity to disclose the nature of its rights of setoff and related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. The objective of ASU 2011-11 is to make financial statements that are prepared under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards. The new disclosures will give financial statement users information about both gross and net exposures. In January 2013, the FASB published ASU 2013-01, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210), Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (ASU 2013-01), with the stated objective of clarifying the scope of offsetting disclosures and address any unintended consequences of ASU 2011-11. ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2013 and will be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.
In July 2013, the FASB published ASU No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" (ASU 2013-11). The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on presentation of unrecognized tax benefits and are expected to reduce diversity in practice and better reflect the manner in which an entity would settle at the reporting date any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position when net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption and retrospective application permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	NOTE C — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	Set forth below are descriptions of certain agreements we entered into with related parties. The descriptions are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the agreements, which are filed as exhibits to filings with the SEC.
	Omnibus Agreement
	On June 20, 2011, in connection with the completion of the Offering, we entered into an omnibus agreement (the Omnibus Agreement) with TETRA and our general partner.
	Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, the general partner provides all personnel and services reasonably necessary to manage our operations and conduct our business (other than in Mexico and Argentina), and certain of TETRA’s Latin American-based subsidiaries provide personnel and services necessary for the conduct of certain of our Latin American-based business. In addition, under the Omnibus Agreement, TETRA provides certain corporate and general and administrative services as requested by our general partner, including, without limitation, accounting and financial reporting, legal, treasury, insurance administration, claims processing and risk management, health, safety and environmental, information technology, human resources, credit, payroll, internal audit and tax services. The services provided by the employees of  the general partner, TETRA, and TETRA’s subsidiaries under the Omnibus Agreement are required to be substantially similar in nature and quality to the services previously provided by these employees to our Predecessor, in connection with their management and operation of our business and no lower in quantity than is reasonably necessary to assist us in the management and operation of our business, even if greater in quantity than previously provided prior to the completion of the Offering. Pursuant to the Omnibus Agreement, we reimburse the general partner and TETRA for services they provide to us. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and the period from the Offering to December 31, 2011, we paid TETRA $35.7 million, $35.4 million, and $6.4 million, respectively, for expenses incurred on our behalf.
	Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, TETRA has agreed to indemnify us for three years after the completion of the Offering against certain potential environmental claims, losses and expenses associated with the operation of our Predecessor prior to the completion of the Offering. TETRA’s maximum liability for this indemnification obligation is $5.0 million and TETRA will not have any obligation under this indemnification until our aggregate losses exceed $250,000. TETRA will have no indemnification obligations with respect to environmental claims made as a result of new or modified environmental laws promulgated after the completion of the Offering. We have agreed to indemnify TETRA for environmental claims arising following the completion of the Offering regarding the business contributed to us.
	Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, we or TETRA may, but neither are under any obligation to, perform for the other such production enhancement or other oilfield services on a subcontract basis as are needed or desired by the other, for such periods of time and in such amounts as may be mutually agreed upon by TETRA and the general partner. Any such services are required to be performed on terms that are (i) approved by the conflicts committee of the general partner’s board of directors, (ii) no less favorable to us than those generally being provided to or available from non-affiliated third parties, as determined by the general partner, or (iii) fair and reasonable to us, taking into account the totality of the relationships between TETRA and us (including other transactions that may be particularly favorable or advantageous to us), as determined by the general partner.
	Under the terms of the Omnibus Agreement, we or TETRA may, but are under no obligation to, sell, lease or like-kind exchange to the other such production enhancement or other oilfield services equipment as is needed or desired to meet either of our production enhancement or other oilfield services obligations, in such amounts, upon such conditions and for such periods of time, if applicable, as may be mutually agreed upon by TETRA and the general partner. Any such sales, leases or like-kind exchanges are required to be on terms that are (i) approved by the conflicts committee of the general partner’s board of directors, (ii) no less favorable to us than those generally being provided to or available from non-affiliated third parties, as determined by the general partner, or (iii) fair and reasonable to us, taking into account the totality of the relationships between TETRA and us (including other transactions that may be particularly favorable or advantageous to us), as determined by the general partner. In addition, unless otherwise approved by the conflicts committee of the general partner’s board of directors, TETRA may purchase newly fabricated equipment from us at a negotiated price provided that such price may not be less than the sum of the total costs (other than any allocations of general and administrative expenses) incurred by us in fabricating such equipment plus a fixed margin percentage thereof, and TETRA may purchase from us previously fabricated equipment for a price that is not less than the sum of the net book value of such equipment plus a fixed margin percentage thereof.
	TETRA has also agreed to indemnify us for liabilities related to: (1) certain defects in title to our assets as of the completion of the Offering and any failure to obtain, prior to the completion of the Offering, certain consents and permits necessary to own and operate such assets, to the extent we notify TETRA within three years after the completion of the Offering; and (2) tax liabilities attributable to the operation of our assets prior to the completion of the Offering.
	The Omnibus Agreement (other than the indemnification obligations described above) will terminate upon the earlier to occur of (i) a change of control of the general partner or TETRA or (ii) the third anniversary of the completion of the Offering, unless we, the general partner, or TETRA decide to extend the term of the Omnibus Agreement.
	In addition to the Omnibus Agreement, we have entered into other operational agreements with TETRA.
	First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Compressco Partners, L.P.
	On June 20, 2011, in connection with the completion of the Offering, our general partner amended and restated our partnership agreement and executed the First Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Compressco Partners, L.P. (the Partnership Agreement), which governs the rights of our partners.
	Our purpose, as set forth in our partnership agreement, is limited to any business activity that is approved by our general partner and that lawfully may be conducted by a limited partnership organized under Delaware law; provided that without the approval of unitholders holding at least 90% of the outstanding units (including units held by our general partner and its affiliates) voting as a single class, our general partner shall not cause us to take any action that our general partner determines would be reasonably likely to cause us to be treated as an association taxable as a corporation or otherwise taxable as an entity for federal income tax purposes.
	Although our general partner has the ability to cause us and our subsidiaries to engage in activities other than the business of providing production enhancement services, our general partner has no current plans to do so and may decline to do so free of any fiduciary duty or obligation whatsoever to us or the limited partners, including any duty to act in good faith or in the best interests of us or the limited partners. Our general partner is authorized in general to perform all acts it determines to be necessary or appropriate to carry out our purposes and to conduct our business.
	The Partnership Agreement requires Compressco Partners to distribute all of its Available Cash, as defined in the Partnership Agreement, to the holders of the common units, subordinated units, 2% general partner interest, and incentive distribution rights in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. The Partnership Agreement also provides for the management of Compressco Partners by the general partner.
	Our Partnership Agreement authorizes us to issue an unlimited number of additional partnership securities for the consideration and on the terms and conditions determined by our general partner without the approval of our unitholders.
	2011 Long Term Incentive Plan
	The Compressco Partners, L.P. 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan (the 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan) has been adopted by our general partner. This plan is intended to promote our interests by providing to our employees, consultants, and directors incentive compensation, based on our common units, to encourage superior performance. The 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan provides for grants of restricted units, phantom units, unit awards and other unit-based awards up to a plan maximum of 1,537,122 common units. This plan is also intended to attract and retain the services of individuals who are essential for our growth and profitability, as well as that of our affiliates. See Note I – “Equity-Based Compensation,” for additional discussion.
	Indemnification Agreement
	Each of our directors and officers entered into an indemnification agreement with regard to their services as a director or officer, in order to enhance the indemnification rights provided under Delaware law and our Partnership Agreement. The individual indemnification agreements provide each such director or officer with the right to receive his or her costs of defense if he or she is made a party or witness to any proceeding other than a proceeding brought by or in the right of us, provided that such director or officer has not acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud with respect to the action that gave rise to his or her participation in the proceeding.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Other_Borrow

Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowings	'
	NOTE D — LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER BORROWINGS
	Long-term debt consists of the following:
			December 31,
			2013		2012
		Scheduled Maturity	(In Thousands)
	Previous Credit Agreement	24-Jun-15	$	—	$	10,050
	Partnership Credit Agreement	15-Oct-17	29,959		—
	Total debt		29,959		10,050
	Less current portion		—		—
	Total long-term debt		$	29,959	$	10,050
	On June 24, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. which was amended on December 4, 2012 and May 14, 2013 (as amended, the Previous Credit Agreement). The May 2013 amendment, among other modifications, increased the maximum credit commitment under the credit facility from $20.0 million to $40.0 million. Under the Previous Credit Agreement, we, along with certain of our subsidiaries, were named as borrowers, and all obligations under the Previous Credit Agreement were guaranteed by all of our existing and future, direct and indirect, domestic subsidiaries. The Previous Credit Agreement included borrowing capacity of $40.0 million, was available for letters of credit (with a sublimit of $5.0 million), and included an uncommitted $20.0 million expansion feature. The Previous Credit Agreement could be used to fund our working capital needs, letters of credit, and for general partnership purposes, including capital expenditures and potential future acquisitions. So long as we were not in default, the Previous Credit Agreement could also be used to fund quarterly distributions. Borrowings under the Previous Credit Agreement were subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default. The maturity date of the Previous Credit Agreement was June 24, 2015.  Borrowings under the Previous Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate equal to three month British Bankers Association LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) plus a margin of 2.25% per annum. During the year ended December 31, 2013, and prior to repayment on October 15, 2013, we borrowed $24.4 million pursuant to the Previous Credit Agreement, which was used to fund ongoing capital expenditures related to the expansion of our Latin American and other international fleet of compressor packages and other equipment as a result of increased demand. We used the remaining proceeds to fund our ongoing upgrades of compressor packages and for the manufacture of additions to our fleet of compressor packages domestically.
	On October 15, 2013, we entered into a new asset-based revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent (the Partnership Credit Agreement). Under the Partnership Credit Agreement, we, along with certain of our subsidiaries, are named as borrowers, and all obligations under the Partnership Credit Agreement are guaranteed by all of our existing and future, direct and indirect, domestic subsidiaries. The Partnership Credit Agreement includes a maximum credit commitment of $100.0 million that is available for letters of credit (with a sublimit of $20.0 million), and includes an uncommitted $30.0 million expansion feature. The actual maximum credit availability under the Partnership Credit Agreement varies from time to time and is determined by calculating the applicable borrowing base, which is based upon applicable percentages of the values of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and equipment, minus reserves as determined necessary by the Administrative Agent. As of December 31, 2013, we have availability under our revolving credit facility of $37.0 million, based upon a $67.4 million borrowing capacity and the $30.0 million outstanding balance.
	The Partnership Credit Agreement may be used to fund our working capital needs, letters of credit, and for general partnership purposes, including the repayment of the indebtedness under the Previous Credit Agreement, capital expenditures, and potential future expansions or acquisitions. So long as we are not in default, the Partnership Credit Agreement could also be used to fund our quarterly distributions at the option of the board of directors of our general partner (provided, that after giving effect to such distributions, we will be in compliance with the financial covenants). The initial borrowings under the Partnership Credit Agreement were used to repay in full the $24.4 million balance outstanding under the Previous Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Partnership Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default. The maturity date of the Partnership Credit Agreement is October 15, 2017.
	Borrowings under the Partnership Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either (a) LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) for an interest period equal to one, two, three or six months (as we select) plus a margin of 2.25% per annum or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the prime rate of interest announced from time to time by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or (2) LIBOR (adjusted to reflect any required bank reserves) for a one-month interest period on such day, plus 2.5% per annum. The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2013, was 2.5625% per annum. In addition to paying interest on any outstanding principal under the Partnership Credit Agreement, we are required to pay a commitment fee, in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder, of 0.375% per annum, paid quarterly in arrears. We are also required to pay customary letter of credit fees, including without limitation, a letter of credit fee equal to the applicable margin on revolving credit LIBOR loans and fronting fees.
	The Partnership Credit Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio (ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to interest) of 4.0 to 1.0 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, calculated on a trailing four quarters basis. In addition, the Partnership Credit Agreement includes customary negative covenants, which, among other things, limits our ability to incur additional debt, incur or permit certain liens to exist, or make certain loans, investments, acquisitions, or other restricted payments. We are in compliance with all of our covenants contained in the Partnership Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2013. The Partnership Credit Agreement provides that we can make distributions to holders of our common and subordinated units, but only if there is no default or event of default under the facility.
	All obligations under the Partnership Credit Agreement and the guarantees of those obligations are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a first lien security interest in substantially all of our assets (excluding real property) and the assets of our existing and future, direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries, and all of the capital stock of our existing and future, direct and indirect subsidiaries (limited, in the case of foreign subsidiaries, to 65% of the capital stock of first tier foreign subsidiaries).

Leases_Leases

Leases Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases	'
	NOTE E — LEASES
	We lease some of our office space, warehouse space, operating locations, and machinery and equipment. The office, warehouse, and operating location leases, which vary from one to five year terms that expire at various dates through 2020 and are renewable for three and five year periods on similar terms, are classified as operating leases and generally require us to pay all maintenance and insurance costs. We have no leases which qualify as capital leases.
	Future minimum lease payments by year and in the aggregate, under operating leases with terms of one year or more, consist of the following at December 31, 2013:
		Operating Leases
		(In Thousands)
	2014	$	174
	2015	76
	2016	18
	2017	17
	2018	17
	After 2018	48
	Total minimum lease payments	$	350
	Rental expense for all operating leases was $2.6 million, $2.3 million, and $1.3 million in 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	NOTE F — INCOME TAXES
	As a partnership, we are generally not subject to income taxes at the entity level because our income is included in the tax returns of our partners. The net Federal tax basis of the non-taxable Partnership’s assets and liabilities is less than the reported amounts on the financial statements by approximately $122 million as of December 31, 2013.
	Certain of our Predecessor’s operations were included in TETRA’s consolidated U.S. federal tax return, and no intercompany tax sharing arrangements exist between TETRA and its subsidiaries, including those included in our Predecessor. Following the Offering, our operations are treated as a partnership for federal tax purposes with each partner being separately taxed on its share of taxable income. However, a portion of our business is conducted through a taxable U.S. corporate subsidiary. Accordingly, a U.S. federal and state income tax provision has been reflected in the accompanying statements of operations. We have a tax sharing agreement with TETRA with respect to the Texas Franchise tax liability. The resulting state tax expense is included in the provision for income taxes. Certain of our operations are located outside of the U.S., and the Partnership is responsible for income taxes in these countries.
	The income tax provision attributable to our operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 consists of the following:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
			(In Thousands)
	Current
	Federal		$	846		$	420		$	3,094
	State		150			157			199
	Foreign		1,528			846			1,148
			2,524			1,423			4,441
	Deferred
	Federal		(438		)	471			(2,263		)
	State		(49		)	28			(92		)
	Foreign		221			1,431			(181		)
			(266		)	1,930			(2,536		)
	Total tax provision		$	2,258		$	3,353		$	1,905
	A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes attributable to continuing operations, computed by applying the federal statutory rate for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 to income before income taxes and the reported income taxes, is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
			(In Thousands)
	Income tax provision computed at statutory federal income tax rates		$	6,939		$	6,889		$	3,207
	Partnership earnings		(6,939		)	(6,889		)	(3,013		)
	Corporate subsidiary earnings subject to federal tax		405			924			757
	Income tax expense attributable to foreign earnings		1,749			2,277			780
	State income taxes (net of federal benefit)		89			132			92
	Nondeductible expenses		15			20			82
	Total tax provision		$	2,258		$	3,353		$	1,905
	Income before income tax provision includes the following components:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
			(In Thousands)
	Domestic		$	9,883		$	8,333		$	5,768
	International		9,942			11,351			3,394
	Total		$	19,825		$	19,684		$	9,162
	We file U.S. federal, state, and foreign income tax returns on behalf of all of our consolidated subsidiaries. With few exceptions, Compressco is not subject to U.S. federal, state, local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2007. We file tax returns in the U.S. and in various state, local and non-U.S. jurisdictions. The following table summarizes the earliest tax years that remain subject to examination by taxing authorities in any major jurisdiction in which we operate:
	Jurisdiction	Earliest Open Tax Period
	United States – Federal	2011
	United States – State and Local	2011
	Non-U.S. jurisdictions	2007
	We use the liability method for reporting income taxes, under which current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded in accordance with enacted tax laws and rates. Under this method, at the end of each period, the amounts of deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered. We will establish a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. While we consider future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, there can be no guarantee that we will be able to realize all of our deferred tax assets. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	Deferred Tax Assets
			December 31,
			2013			2012
			(In Thousands)
	Accruals		$	4		$	5
	Net operating losses		1,229			800
	Bad debt reserve		64			65
	Total deferred tax assets		1,297			870
	Valuation allowance		—			—
	Net deferred tax assets		$	1,297		$	870
	Deferred Tax Liabilities
			December 31,
			2013			2012
			(In Thousands)
	Accruals		$	2,332		$	1,983
	Excess book over tax basis in property, plant, and equipment		4,553			4,940
	All other		29			28
	Total deferred tax liability		6,914			6,951
	Net deferred tax liability		$	5,617		$	6,081
	At December 31, 2013, we have approximately $4.3 million of foreign net operating loss carryforwards/carrybacks. In those foreign jurisdictions in which net operating losses are subject to an expiration period, our loss carryforwards, if not utilized, will expire in 2022.
	ASC 740 provides guidance on measurement and recognition in accounting for income tax uncertainties and provides related guidance on derecognition, classification, disclosure, interest, and penalties. As of December 31, 2013, the Partnership had no material unrecognized tax benefits (as defined in ASC 740-10). We do not expect to incur interest charges or penalties related to our tax positions, but if such charges or penalties are incurred, our policy is to account for interest charges as interest expense and penalties as tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	NOTE G — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	From time to time, we are involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these lawsuits or other proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not consider it reasonably possible that a loss resulting from such lawsuits or proceedings in excess of any amounts accrued has been incurred that is expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Net_Parent_Equity_and_Partners

Net Parent Equity and Partners' Capital	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
NetParentEquityAndPartnersCapitalNoteAbstract	'
Net Parent Equity and Partners' Capital	'
	NOTE H — NET PARENT EQUITY AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
	Allocation of Net Parent Equity and Partners’ Capital
	Our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and net parent equity for all periods presented prior to the Offering represent those of our Predecessor. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the contribution by TETRA and its subsidiaries of certain natural gas wellhead compression-based production enhancement service business, operations and related assets and liabilities and certain well monitoring and automated sand separation services business and operations in Latin America and related assets and liabilities were accounted for as transactions between entities under common control. Therefore, the net assets were recorded on our balance sheet at $146.2 million, representing TETRA’s carrying value of the net assets and our partners’ capital as of the Offering date. Accordingly, the $146.2 million carrying value of the net assets is presented as an allocation of net parent equity to the limited and general partner’s capital of TETRA in the accompanying consolidated statement of partners’ capital/net parent equity.
	The following table provides the carrying values in the assets and liabilities TETRA contributed to us as of the date of the Offering:
		Carrying Values
		(In Thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,430
	Trade accounts receivable	14,375
	Inventories	16,085
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,867
	Property, plant and equipment	140,500
	Less accumulated depreciation	(58,129		)
	Goodwill	72,161
	Intangibles and other long-term assets, net	131
	Current liabilities	(9,994		)
	Affiliate note payable	(32,200		)
	Deferred tax liabilities	(4,569		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(304		)
	Cumulative translation adjustment	(1,170		)
	Net assets contributed	$	146,183
	Allocation of Net Income
	Our net income is allocated to partners’ capital accounts in accordance with the provisions of the Partnership Agreement.

EquityBased_Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
EquityBasedCompensationNoteAbstract	'
Equity-Based Compensation	'
	NOTE I — EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
	2011 Long Term Incentive Plan
	During 2013, we granted restricted unit, phantom unit and performance phantom unit awards to certain employees, officers, and directors of our general partner pursuant to the Compressco Partners, L.P. 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan. Awards of restricted units and phantom units generally vest over a three year period. Awards of performance phantom units cliff vest at the end of a performance period and are settled based on achievement of related performance measures over the performance period. Each of the phantom unit and performance phantom unit awards includes distribution equivalent rights that enable the recipient to receive additional units equal in value to the accumulated cash distributions made on the units subject to the award from the date of grant. Accumulated distributions associated with each underlying unit are payable upon settlement of the related phantom unit award (and are forfeited if the related award is forfeited). Restricted units are common units subject to time-based vesting restrictions. Phantom units are notional units that entitle the grantee to receive a common unit upon the vesting of the award.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, we granted to certain officers and employees an aggregate of 97,713 phantom unit, and performance phantom unit awards, having an average market value (equal to the closing price of the common units on the dates of grant) of $20.29 per unit, or an aggregate market value of $2.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we granted to certain officers and employees 94,728 restricted common unit awards, having an average market value (equal to the closing price of the common units on the dates of grant) of $13.68 per unit, or an aggregate market value of $1.3 million. The fair value of awards vesting during 2013 and 2012 was approximately $1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
	The following is a summary of restricted and phantom unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2013:
			Units		Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Unit
			(In Thousands)
	Nonvested units outstanding at December 31, 2012		153		$	16.07
	Units granted(1)		98		20.29
	Units cancelled		(18	)	15.68
	Units vested		(69	)	18.36
	Adjustment for performance results achieved		(9	)	20.29
	Nonvested units outstanding at December 31, 2013		155		$	17.52
	(1)	The number of units granted shown above includes 47,674 performance-based phantom units, which represents the maximum number of common units that would be issued if the maximum level of performance under the awards is achieved. The number of units actually issued under the awards may range from zero to 47,674.
	Total estimated unrecognized equity-based compensation expense from unvested common units as of December 31, 2013, was approximately $2.8 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.5 years. The amount recognized in 2013, 2012, and 2011 was approximately $1.5 million, $1.9 million, and $0.7 million, respectively.
	Predecessor Equity-Based Compensation
	Equity-based compensation expense incurred by TETRA associated with our Predecessor’s employees is a direct cost of our Predecessor’s operations. During 2013, 2012, and 2011, equity-based compensation expense incurred by TETRA and allocated to Compressco totaled $0 thousand, $157 thousand, and $206 thousand, respectively, which approximated the fair value of equity-based compensation awards vesting during the periods.

Market_Risks_and_Derivative_Co

Market Risks and Derivative Contracts Market Risks and Derivative Contracts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Market Risks and Derivative Contracts	'
	NOTE J – MARKET RISKS AND DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
	We are exposed to financial and market risks that affect our businesses. We have currency exchange rate risk exposure related to transactions denominated in foreign currencies as well as to investments in certain of our international operations. As a result of our variable rate bank credit facility, we face market risk exposure related to changes in applicable interest rates. We have concentrations of credit risk as a result of trade receivables owed to us by companies in the energy industry. Our financial risk management activities may at times involve, among other measures, the use of derivative financial instruments, such as swap and collar agreements, to hedge the impact of market price risk exposures. We formally document our risk management objectives and our strategies for undertaking various derivative transactions.
	Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts
	In October 2013, we began entering into 30-day foreign currency forward derivative contracts as part of a program designed to mitigate the currency exchange rate risk exposure on selected transactions of certain foreign subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2013, we had the following foreign currency derivative contract outstanding relating to a portion of our foreign operations:
	Derivative Contracts	US Dollar Notional Amount				Traded Exchange Rate	Value Date
		(In Thousands)
	Forward sale Mexican pesos	$	10,332			13.01	1/17/14
	Under this program, we may enter into similar derivative contracts from time to time. Although contracts pursuant to this program will serve as an economic hedge of the cash flow of our currency exchange risk exposure, they will not be formally designated as hedge contracts or qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, any change in the fair value of these derivative instruments during a period will be included in the determination of earnings for that period.
	The fair value of foreign currency derivative instruments are based on quoted market values as reported to us by our counterparty (a Level 1 measurement). The fair value of our foreign currency derivative instruments as of December 31, 2013, is as follows:
	Foreign currency derivative instruments	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value at
				31-Dec-13
				(In Thousands)
	Forward sale contracts	Current assets		$	32
	Total			$	32
	None of the foreign currency derivative contracts contain credit risk related contingent features that would require us to post assets or collateral for contracts that are classified as liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized approximately $92,000 of net gains associated with our foreign currency derivative program, and such amount is included in Other Income in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

Earnings_Per_Common_and_Subord

Earnings Per Common and Subordinated Unit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
EaningsPerCommonAndSunordinatedUnitNoteAbstract	'
Earnings Per Common and Subordinated Unit	'
	NOTE K — EARNINGS PER COMMON AND SUBORDINATED UNIT
	The computations of earnings per common and subordinated unit are based on the weighted average number of common and subordinated units, respectively, outstanding during the applicable period. Our subordinated units meet the definition of a participating security and therefore we are required to use the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Basic earnings per common and subordinated unit are determined by dividing net income allocated to the common units and subordinated units, respectively, after deducting the amount allocated to our general partner (including distributions to our general partner on its incentive distribution rights), by the weighted average number of outstanding common and subordinated units, respectively, during the period. Prior to the Offering, we were wholly owned by TETRA. Accordingly, net income per common unit is not presented for periods prior to the Offering.
	When computing earnings per common and subordinated unit under the two-class method in periods when distributions are greater than earnings, the amount of the distributions is deducted from net income and allocated to our general partner (including incentive distribution rights, if any) for the period to which the calculation relates. The excess of distributions over earnings is allocated between the general partner, common and subordinated units based on how our partnership agreement allocates net losses.
	When earnings are greater than distributions, we determine cash distributions based on available cash and determine the actual incentive distributions allocable to our general partner based on actual distributions. When computing earnings per common and subordinated unit, the amount of the assumed incentive distribution rights, if any, is deducted from net income and allocated to our general partner for the period to which the calculation relates. The remaining amount of net income, after deducting the assumed incentive distribution rights, is allocated between the general partner, common and subordinated units based on how our Partnership Agreement allocates net earnings.
	The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average number of common and subordinated units outstanding to the number of common and subordinated units used in the computations of net income per common and subordinated unit.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		Common	Subordinated	Common	Subordinated	Common	Subordinated
		Units	Units	Units	Units	Units	Units
	Number of weighted average units outstanding	9,230,876	6,273,970	9,163,798	6,273,970	9,044,293	6,273,970
	Restricted units outstanding	74,190	—	29,609	—	19,046	—
	Average diluted units outstanding	9,305,066	6,273,970	9,193,407	6,273,970	9,063,339	6,273,970

Geographic_Information

Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GeographicInformationNoteAbstract	'
Geographic Information	'
	NOTE L — GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
	Nearly all of our operations consist of production enhancement services. Accordingly, we operate as a single reportable business segment. All of our revenues are from external customers.
	We are domiciled in the United States of America, with significant operations in Latin America and Canada and an established presence in other countries located in South America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. We attribute revenue to the countries based on the location of customers. Long-lived assets consist primarily of compressor packages and are attributed to the countries based on the physical location of the compressor packages at a given year-end. Information by geographic area is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(In Thousands)
	Revenues from external customers:
	U.S.	$	73,388	$	65,010	$	69,034
	Latin America	34,556		33,430		15,169
	Canada	5,549		3,950		4,789
	Other	7,808		6,192		6,187
	Total	$	121,301	$	108,582	$	95,179
	Identifiable assets:
	U.S.	$	176,638	$	170,584	$	172,301
	Latin America	38,426		37,611		22,731
	Canada	6,650		5,942		7,663
	Other	3,395		3,649		3,649
	Total identifiable assets	$	225,109	$	217,786	$	206,344

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
QuarterlyFinancialInformationNoteAbstract	'
Quarterly Financial Information	'
	NOTE M — QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
	Summarized quarterly financial data for 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended 2013
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
		(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
	Total revenues	$	30,767	$	28,124	$	29,964	$	32,446
	Net income	4,539		2,478		4,203		6,347
	Net income per common unit	$	0.29	$	0.16	$	0.27	$	0.4
	Net income per diluted common unit	$	0.29	$	0.15	$	0.26	$	0.4
		Three Months Ended 2012
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
		(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
	Total revenues	$	22,531	$	24,949	$	28,684	$	32,418
	Net income	2,767		3,602		5,063		4,899
	Net income per common unit	$	0.18	$	0.23	$	0.32	$	0.31
	Net income per diluted common unit	$	0.18	$	0.23	$	0.32	$	0.31

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Event	'
	NOTE N — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On January 17, 2014, we declared a cash distribution attributable to the quarter ended December 31, 2013 of $0.4375 per unit. This distribution equates to a distribution of $1.75 per outstanding unit on an annualized basis. This cash distribution was paid on February 14, 2014, to all unitholders of record as of the close of business January 31, 2014.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Policy Text Block [Abstract]	'
Comparability of prior year financial data	'
	For periods prior to June 20, 2011, the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto represent the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and changes in owner’s equity of our Predecessor, which consists of the assets, liabilities and operations of Compressco and its subsidiaries and certain assets, liabilities and operations of certain other subsidiaries of TETRA conducting business primarily in Mexico (together, our Predecessor). For the periods on and after June 20, 2011, the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto represent our financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in partners’ capital.
	Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Regulation S-X, Article 3 “General instructions as to financial statements” and Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 1-B “Allocations of Expenses and Related Disclosure in Financial Statements of Subsidiaries, Divisions or Lesser Business Components of Another Entity.” Prior to the Offering, certain administrative expenses were incurred by TETRA on behalf of our Predecessor. The portion of TETRA’s cost of providing these services that can be directly or indirectly attributed to our operations has been allocated to our Predecessor and is included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Such allocations were calculated based on allocation factors, such as the estimated percentage of time and costs spent by TETRA to perform these administrative services on our Predecessor’s behalf, which our management believes is reasonable; however, these allocations may not be indicative of the cost of future operations or the amount of future allocations. Subsequent to the Offering, our general partner and other subsidiaries of TETRA provide services to us pursuant to an Omnibus Agreement, as further described in Note C – “Related Party Transactions.”
Consolidation policy	'
	Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of estimates policy	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclose contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications policy	'
	Reclassifications
	Beginning with the three month period ended September 30, 2013, certain ad valorem tax expenses for operating equipment have been reclassified as cost of revenues instead of being included in general and administrative expense as reported in prior periods. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year period's presentation. The amount of such reclassification is $1.5 million and $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Certain other previously reported financial information has been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. The impact of such reclassifications was not significant to the prior year's overall presentation.
Cash equivalents policy	'
	Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid cash investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
	Prior to the Offering, all payments made on behalf of our Predecessor, such as direct costs, indirect costs, and capital expenditures, were made by TETRA and recorded as increases in net parent equity. All payments received on behalf of our Predecessor, including receipts for revenue earned or sales of assets, were received by TETRA and recorded as decreases in net parent equity. Consequently, cash balances, particularly for periods prior to the Offering, are not a meaningful presentation of our liquidity position.
Financial instruments policy	'
	Financial Instruments
	The fair values of our financial instruments, which may include cash, accounts receivable, amounts outstanding under our variable rate bank credit facility, and accounts payable, approximate their carrying amounts. Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade accounts receivable, which are primarily due from companies of varying size engaged in oil and gas activities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. Our policy is to review the financial condition of customers before extending credit and periodically update customer credit information. Payment terms are on a short-term basis. During 2013, PEMEX and BP accounted for 21.7% and 10.0%, respectively, of our revenues. During 2012, PEMEX and BP accounted for 26% and 10.2%, respectively, of our revenues. During 2011, PEMEX and BP accounted for 14.3% and 14.3%, respectively, of our revenues.
Foreign currencies policy	'
	Foreign Currencies
	We have designated the Canadian dollar as the functional currency for our operations in Canada. We are exposed to fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and certain foreign currencies, including the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso, and the Argentine peso, as a result of our international operations.
Allowances for doubtful accounts policy	'
	Allowances for Doubtful Accounts
	Allowances for doubtful accounts are determined on a specific identification basis when we believe that the collection of specific amounts owed to us is not probable.
Inventories policy	'
	Inventories
	Inventories consist primarily of compressor unit components and parts, and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventories are accounted for using the average cost method. We provide a reserve for estimated unrealizable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated realizable value.
Property, plant, and equipment policy	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures that increase the useful lives of assets are capitalized. The cost of repairs and maintenance (including compressor package overhaul cost) is charged to operations as incurred. Compressors include compressor packages currently placed in service and available for service. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the following estimated useful lives:
	Compressors	12 – 16 years
	Other equipment	3 – 8 years
	Vehicles	3 years
	Information systems	3 years
	Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the remaining term of the associated building lease or their useful lives. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $14.3 million, $13.2 million, and $12.5 million, respectively.
Intangible assets other than goodwill policy	'
	Intangible Assets other than Goodwill
	Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 3 to 7 years. Amortization expense related to these intangible assets was $0, $28,000 and $81,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, and is included in depreciation and amortization. As of December 31, 2013, there are no remaining unamortized intangible assets other than goodwill.
Goodwill policy	'
	Goodwill
	Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired in purchase transactions. We perform a goodwill impairment test on an annual basis or whenever indicators of impairment are present. We perform the annual test of goodwill impairment following the fourth quarter of each year. The annual assessment for goodwill impairment begins with a qualitative assessment of whether it is “more likely than not” that the fair value of our business is less than its carrying value. This qualitative assessment requires the evaluation, based on the weight of evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances. Based on this qualitative assessment, we determined that it was not “more likely than not” that the fair value of our business was less than its carrying value as of December 31, 2013. If the qualitative analysis indicates that it is “more likely than not” that our business’ fair value is less than its carrying value, the resulting goodwill impairment test would consist of a two-step accounting test being performed. The first step of the impairment test, if required, is to compare the estimated fair value with the recorded net book value (including goodwill) of our business. If the estimated fair value is higher than the recorded net book value, no impairment is deemed to exist and no further testing is required. If, however, the estimated fair value is below the recorded net book value, then a second step must be performed to determine the goodwill impairment required, if any. In this second step, the estimated fair value from the first step is used as the purchase price in a hypothetical acquisition. Purchase business combination accounting rules are followed to determine a hypothetical purchase price allocation to assets and liabilities. The residual amount of goodwill that results from this hypothetical purchase price allocation is compared to the recorded amount of goodwill and the recorded amount is written down to the hypothetical amount, if lower.
	Our management must apply judgment in determining the estimated fair value for purposes of performing the goodwill impairment test. Management uses all available information to make these fair value determinations, including the present value of expected future cash flows using discount rates commensurate with the risks involved in the assets. The resultant fair values calculated are then compared to observable metrics for other companies in our industry or on mergers and acquisitions in our industry, to determine whether those valuations, in our judgment, appear reasonable. We have determined that there is no impairment of the goodwill recorded as of December 31, 2013 or 2012. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, goodwill totaled $72.2 million, and has not changed significantly since our Predecessor was acquired by TETRA in July 2004.
Impairment of long-lived assets policy	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	We determine impairments of long-lived assets periodically, when indicators of impairment are present. If such indicators are present, the determination of the amount of impairment is based on our judgments as to the future undiscounted operating cash flows to be generated from these assets throughout their remaining estimated useful lives. If these undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the related asset, an impairment is recognized for the excess of the carrying value over its fair value.
Environmental liabilities policy	'
	Environmental Liabilities
	The costs to remediate and monitor environmental matters are accrued when such liabilities are considered probable and a reasonable estimate of such costs is determinable.
Revenue recognition policy	'
	Revenue Recognition
	We recognize revenue using the following criteria: (a) persuasive evidence of an exchange arrangement exists; (b) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (c) the buyer’s price is fixed or determinable; and (d) collectability is reasonably assured. Our compressor packages and services are provided pursuant to contract terms ranging from two weeks to one month. Monthly agreements are generally cancellable with 30 days written notice by the customer.
Operating costs policy	'
	Operating Costs
	Operating costs incurred during customer trial periods are expensed as incurred.
Income tax policy	'
	Income Taxes
	Prior to the Offering, the financial results of our Predecessor’s operations were included in TETRA’s consolidated U.S. federal tax return. Accordingly, our Predecessor’s results of operations included a provision for federal, state and international income taxes, calculated on a separate return basis, for the period prior to the Offering.
	Following the Offering, our operations are not subject to U.S. federal income tax other than the operations that are conducted through a taxable subsidiary. We will incur state and local income taxes in certain of the United States in which we conduct business. We incur income taxes and will be subject to withholding requirements related to certain of our operations in Mexico, Canada, and other foreign countries in which we operate. Furthermore, we will also incur Texas Margin Tax, which, in accordance with FASB ASC 740, is classified as an income tax for reporting purposes.
Earnings per common and subordinated unit policy	'
	Earnings per Common and Subordinated Unit
	The computations of earnings per common and subordinated unit are based on the weighted average number of common and subordinated units, respectively, outstanding during the applicable period. Our subordinated units meet the definition of a participating security and therefore we are required to use the two-class method in the computation of earnings per unit. Basic earnings per common and subordinated unit are determined by dividing net income allocated to the common units and subordinated units, respectively, after deducting the amount allocated to our general partner (including distributions to our general partner on its incentive distribution rights), by the weighted average number of outstanding common and subordinated units, respectively, during the period. Prior to the Offering, we were wholly owned by TETRA. Accordingly, net income per common unit is not presented for periods prior to the Offering. A reconciliation of the common shares used in the computations of earnings per common and subordinated unit is presented in Note K – “Earnings per Common and Subordinated Unit.”
Accumulated other comprehensive income policy	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	Certain of our international operations maintain their accounting records in the local currencies that are their functional currencies. For these operations, the functional currency financial statements are converted to United States dollar equivalents, with the effect of the foreign currency translation adjustment reflected as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income is included in Partners’ Capital/Net Parent Equity in the accompanying audited consolidated balance sheets and consists of the cumulative currency translation adjustments associated with such international operations. Activity within accumulated other comprehensive income during the periods ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012		2011
			(In Thousands)
	Balance, beginning of year		$	1,004		$	902	$	495
	Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 in 2013, $0 in 2012, and $490 in 2011		(591		)	102		407
	Balance, end of year		$	413		$	1,004	$	902
Fair value measurements policy	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date” within an entity’s principal market, if any. The principal market is the market in which the reporting entity would sell the asset or transfer the liability with the greatest volume and level of activity, regardless of whether it is the market in which the entity will ultimately transact for a particular asset or liability or if a different market is potentially more advantageous. Accordingly, this exit price concept may result in a fair value that may differ from the transaction price or market price of the asset or liability.
	Under generally accepted accounting principles, the fair value hierarchy prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Fair value measurements should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, where possible. Observable inputs are developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs may be needed to measure fair value in situations where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which could include the reporting entity’s own judgments about the assumptions market participants would utilize in pricing the asset or liability.
	We utilize fair value measurements to account for certain items and account balances within our consolidated financial statements. Fair value measurements are utilized in the allocation of purchase consideration for acquisition transactions to the assets and liabilities acquired, including intangible assets and goodwill. Fair value measurements may also be utilized on a nonrecurring basis, such as for the impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill. The fair value of our financial instruments, which may include cash, temporary investments, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, and long-term debt pursuant to our bank credit agreement, approximate their carrying amounts.
	We also utilize fair value measurements on a recurring basis in the accounting for our foreign currency forward sale derivative contracts. For these fair value measurements, we utilize the quoted value as determined by our counterparty financial institution (a Level 1 measurement). A summary of these fair value measurements as of December 31, 2013, is as follows:
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total as of			Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
			31-Dec-13			in Active		Other		Unobservable
						Markets for		Observable		Inputs
						Identical		Inputs		(Level 3)
						Assets		(Level 2)
						or Liabilities
						(Level 1)
			(In Thousands)
	Asset for foreign currency derivative contracts		$	32		$	32	$	—	$	—
Recently issued accounting pronouncements policy	'Recently Issued Accounting PronouncementsB In June 2011, the FASB published ASU 2011-05, bComprehensive Income (Topic 220), Presentation of Comprehensive Incomeb (ASU 2011-05), with the stated objective of improving the comparability, consistency, and transparency of financial reporting and increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. As part of ASU 2011-05, the FASB eliminated the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholdersb equity. The ASU amendments require that all non-owner changes in stockholdersb equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The ASU amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, and the amendments are applied retrospectively. In December 2011, with the issuance of ASU 2011-12, bDeferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05,b the FASB announced that it has deferred certain aspects of ASU 2011-05. In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-2, bReporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,b with the stated objective of improving the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The amendments in this ASU are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of these ASUs regarding comprehensive income has not had a significant impact on the accounting or disclosures in our financial statements.B B In December 2011, the FASB published ASU 2011-11, bBalance Sheet (Topic 210), Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilitiesb (ASU 2011-11), which requires an entity to disclose the nature of its rights of setoff and related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. The objective of ASU 2011-11 is to make financial statements that are prepared under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles more comparable to those prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards. The new disclosures will give financial statement users information about both gross and net exposures. In January 2013, the FASB published ASU 2013-01, bBalance Sheet (Topic 210), Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilitiesb (ASU 2013-01), with the stated objective of clarifying the scope of offsetting disclosures and address any unintended consequences of ASU 2011-11. ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2013 and will be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.In July 2013, the FASB published ASU No.B 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" (ASU 2013-11). The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on presentation of unrecognized tax benefits and are expected to reduce diversity in practice and better reflect the manner in which an entity would settle at the reporting date any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position when net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, or tax credit carryforwards exist. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after DecemberB 15, 2013, with early adoption and retrospective application permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Table Text Block [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant, and Equipment Table	'
	Compressors	12 – 16 years
	Other equipment	3 – 8 years
	Vehicles	3 years
	Information systems	3 years
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Table	'
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012		2011
			(In Thousands)
	Balance, beginning of year		$	1,004		$	902	$	495
	Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $0 in 2013, $0 in 2012, and $490 in 2011		(591		)	102		407
	Balance, end of year		$	413		$	1,004	$	902
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis Table	'
						Fair Value Measurements Using
	Description		Total as of			Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
			31-Dec-13			in Active		Other		Unobservable
						Markets for		Observable		Inputs
						Identical		Inputs		(Level 3)
						Assets		(Level 2)
						or Liabilities
						(Level 1)
			(In Thousands)
	Asset for foreign currency derivative contracts		$	32		$	32	$	—	$	—

LongTerm_Debt_and_Other_Borrow1

Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
LongTermDebtAndOtherBorrowingsTablesAbstract	'
Long-Term Debt Table	'
			December 31,
			2013		2012
		Scheduled Maturity	(In Thousands)
	Previous Credit Agreement	24-Jun-15	$	—	$	10,050
	Partnership Credit Agreement	15-Oct-17	29,959		—
	Total debt		29,959		10,050
	Less current portion		—		—
	Total long-term debt		$	29,959	$	10,050

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
LeasesTablesAbstract	'
Leases Table	'
		Operating Leases
		(In Thousands)
	2014	$	174
	2015	76
	2016	18
	2017	17
	2018	17
	After 2018	48
	Total minimum lease payments	$	350

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
IncomeTaxesTablesAbstract	'
Income Tax Provision Table	'
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(In Thousands)
	Current
	Federal	$	846		$	420		$	3,094
	State	150			157			199
	Foreign	1,528			846			1,148
		2,524			1,423			4,441
	Deferred
	Federal	(438		)	471			(2,263		)
	State	(49		)	28			(92		)
	Foreign	221			1,431			(181		)
		(266		)	1,930			(2,536		)
	Total tax provision	$	2,258		$	3,353		$	1,905
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Table	'
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(In Thousands)
	Income tax provision computed at statutory federal income tax rates	$	6,939		$	6,889		$	3,207
	Partnership earnings	(6,939		)	(6,889		)	(3,013		)
	Corporate subsidiary earnings subject to federal tax	405			924			757
	Income tax expense attributable to foreign earnings	1,749			2,277			780
	State income taxes (net of federal benefit)	89			132			92
	Nondeductible expenses	15			20			82
	Total tax provision	$	2,258		$	3,353		$	1,905
Domestic and Foreign Income Before Income Tax Table	'
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(In Thousands)
	Domestic	$	9,883		$	8,333		$	5,768
	International	9,942			11,351			3,394
	Total	$	19,825		$	19,684		$	9,162
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Table	'
	Deferred Tax Assets
		December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In Thousands)
	Accruals	$	4		$	5
	Net operating losses	1,229			800
	Bad debt reserve	64			65
	Total deferred tax assets	1,297			870
	Valuation allowance	—			—
	Net deferred tax assets	$	1,297		$	870
	Deferred Tax Liabilities
		December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In Thousands)
	Accruals	$	2,332		$	1,983
	Excess book over tax basis in property, plant, and equipment	4,553			4,940
	All other	29			28
	Total deferred tax liability	6,914			6,951
	Net deferred tax liability	$	5,617		$	6,081

Net_Parent_Equity_and_Partners1

Net Parent Equity and Partners' Capital (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
NetParentEquityAndPartnersCapitalTablesAbstractCopy	'
Carrying Values in Asset and Liabilities Contributed Table	'
		Carrying Values
		(In Thousands)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,430
	Trade accounts receivable	14,375
	Inventories	16,085
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,867
	Property, plant and equipment	140,500
	Less accumulated depreciation	(58,129		)
	Goodwill	72,161
	Intangibles and other long-term assets, net	131
	Current liabilities	(9,994		)
	Affiliate note payable	(32,200		)
	Deferred tax liabilities	(4,569		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(304		)
	Cumulative translation adjustment	(1,170		)
	Net assets contributed	$	146,183

EquityBased_Compensation_Table

Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
EquityBasedCompensationTablesAbstract	'
Nonvested Units Outstanding Table	'
		Units		Weighted Average
				Grant Date Fair
				Value Per Unit
		(In Thousands)
	Nonvested units outstanding at December 31, 2012	153		$	16.07
	Units granted(1)	98		20.29
	Units cancelled	(18	)	15.68
	Units vested	(69	)	18.36
	Adjustment for performance results achieved	(9	)	20.29
	Nonvested units outstanding at December 31, 2013	155		$	17.52
Stock Option Valuation Assumptions Table	'
	n

Market_Risks_and_Derivative_Co1

Market Risks and Derivative Contracts Market Risks and Derivative Contracts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Market Risks and Derivative Contracts (Tables) [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions Table	'
	Derivative Contracts	US Dollar Notional Amount				Traded Exchange Rate	Value Date
		(In Thousands)
	Forward sale Mexican pesos	$	10,332			13.01	1/17/14
Derivative Designated as Hedging Instruments Table	'
	Foreign currency derivative instruments	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value at
				31-Dec-13
				(In Thousands)
	Forward sale contracts	Current assets		$	32
	Total			$	32

Earnings_Per_Common_and_Subord1

Earnings Per Common and Subordinated Unit (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
EarningsPerCommonAndSubordinatedUnitTablesAbstract	'
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Units Table	'
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		Common	Subordinated	Common	Subordinated	Common	Subordinated
		Units	Units	Units	Units	Units	Units
	Number of weighted average units outstanding	9,230,876	6,273,970	9,163,798	6,273,970	9,044,293	6,273,970
	Restricted units outstanding	74,190	—	29,609	—	19,046	—
	Average diluted units outstanding	9,305,066	6,273,970	9,193,407	6,273,970	9,063,339	6,273,970

Geographic_Information_Tables

Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GeographicInformationRevenuesAndAssetsTableAbstract	'
Revenues and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area Table	'
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(In Thousands)
	Revenues from external customers:
	U.S.	$	73,388	$	65,010	$	69,034
	Latin America	34,556		33,430		15,169
	Canada	5,549		3,950		4,789
	Other	7,808		6,192		6,187
	Total	$	121,301	$	108,582	$	95,179
	Identifiable assets:
	U.S.	$	176,638	$	170,584	$	172,301
	Latin America	38,426		37,611		22,731
	Canada	6,650		5,942		7,663
	Other	3,395		3,649		3,649
	Total identifiable assets	$	225,109	$	217,786	$	206,344

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
QuarterlyFinancialInformationTablesAbstract	'
Quarterly Financial Information Table	'
		Three Months Ended 2013
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
		(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
	Total revenues	$	30,767	$	28,124	$	29,964	$	32,446
	Net income	4,539		2,478		4,203		6,347
	Net income per common unit	$	0.29	$	0.16	$	0.27	$	0.4
	Net income per diluted common unit	$	0.29	$	0.15	$	0.26	$	0.4
		Three Months Ended 2012
		31-Mar		30-Jun		30-Sep		31-Dec
		(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
	Total revenues	$	22,531	$	24,949	$	28,684	$	32,418
	Net income	2,767		3,602		5,063		4,899
	Net income per common unit	$	0.18	$	0.23	$	0.32	$	0.31
	Net income per diluted common unit	$	0.18	$	0.23	$	0.32	$	0.31

Formation_of_the_Partnership_D

Formation of the Partnership (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 20, 2011
FormationOfThePartnershipDetailsAbstract	'	'	'
Number of units sold in initial public offering	2,670,000	'	'
Number of common units issued to General Partner	'	'	6,026,757
Number of subordinated units issued to General Partner	'	'	6,273,970
General Partner interest	'	2.00%	2.00%
Initial public offering per unit price	'	'	$20
Units subject to initial public offering underwriters' option	'	'	400,500

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Prior period reclassification of ad valorem tax expenses	'	$1,500,000	$1,500,000
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense of intangible assets	0	28,000	81,000
Depreciation expense	14,349,000	13,227,000	12,521,000
Goodwill	$72,161,000	$72,161,000	'
Vehicles [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	'3 years	'	'
Information Systems [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	'3 years	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets other than goodwill, useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Compressors [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	'12 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Equipment and Other Property [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets other than goodwill, useful lives	'7 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Compressors [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	'16 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Equipment and Other Property [Member]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	'8 years	'	'
PEMEX [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Major customer, percentage of revenues	21.70%	26.00%	14.30%
BP [Member]	'	'	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'	'	'
Major customer, percentage of revenues	10.00%	10.20%	14.30%

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$1,004	$902	$495
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net	-591	102	407
Balance, end of period	413	1,004	902
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals)	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment, taxes	0	0	490
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset for foreign currency derivative contracts	32	'	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset for foreign currency derivative contracts	32	'	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset for foreign currency derivative contracts	0	'	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Asset for foreign currency derivative contracts	$0	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 20, 2011
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Related party's maximum liability for indemnification	$5,000,000	'	'	'
Amount of aggregate losses required to create indemnification obligation	250,000	'	'	'
General Partner interest	2.00%	'	'	2.00%
Number of units authorized under the 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan	1,537,122	'	'	'
Reimbursement of related party expense	$35,700,000	$35,400,000	$6,400,000	'
Term of indemnification	'3 years	'	'	'

LongTerm_Debt_and_Other_Borrow2

Long-Term Debt and Other Borrowings (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 15, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Long-term debt	$29,959,000	'	$10,050,000
Less current portion	0	'	0
Long-term debt, net	29,959,000	'	10,050,000
Previous Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Date of credit agreement	24-Jun-11	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	'	40,000,000	'
Sublimit applicable to letters of credit	'	5,000,000	'
Amount of uncommitted expansion feature	'	20,000,000	'
Balance outstanding	'	24,400,000	'
Maturity date	24-Jun-15	'	'
Long-term debt	0	'	10,050,000
Partnership Agreement [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Date of credit agreement	15-Oct-13	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	100,000,000	'	'
Sublimit applicable to letters of credit	20,000,000	'	'
Amount of uncommitted expansion feature	30,000,000	'	'
Maturity date	15-Oct-17	'	'
Long-term debt	29,959,000	'	0
Remaining borrowing capacity	37,000,000	'	'
Net current borrowing capacity	$67,400,000	'	'
Weighted average interest rate on outstanding balance	2.56%	'	'
Covenant description	'4.0 to 1.0	'	'
Minimum interest rate premium	2.25%	'	'
Maximum interest rate premium	2.50%	'	'

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	$174,000	'	'
2015	76,000	'	'
2016	18,000	'	'
2017	17,000	'	'
2018	17,000	'	'
After 2018	48,000	'	'
Total minimum lease payments	350,000	'	'
Rental expense for operating leases	$2,600,000	$2,300,000	$1,300,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Excess of reported amounts of assets and liabilities over Federal tax basis	$122,000,000	'	'
Current	'	'	'
Federal	846,000	420,000	3,094,000
State	150,000	157,000	199,000
Foreign	1,528,000	846,000	1,148,000
Total current	2,524,000	1,423,000	4,441,000
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal	-438,000	471,000	-2,263,000
State	-49,000	28,000	-92,000
Foreign	221,000	1,431,000	-181,000
Total deferred	-266,000	1,930,000	-2,536,000
Total tax provision	2,258,000	3,353,000	1,905,000
Effective income tax rate reconciliation (table)	'	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit) computed at statutory federal income tax rates	6,939,000	6,889,000	3,207,000
Partnership earnings	-6,939,000	-6,889,000	-3,013,000
Corporate subsidiary earnings subject to federal tax	405,000	924,000	757,000
Income tax expense attributable to foreign earnings	1,749,000	2,277,000	780,000
State income taxes (net of federal benefit)	89,000	132,000	92,000
Nondeductible expenses	15,000	20,000	82,000
Total tax provision	2,258,000	3,353,000	1,905,000
Income before income tax (table)	'	'	'
Domestic	9,883,000	8,333,000	5,768,000
International	9,942,000	11,351,000	3,394,000
Total	19,825,000	19,684,000	9,162,000
Deferred tax assets	'	'	'
Accruals	4,000	5,000	'
Net operating losses	1,229,000	800,000	'
Bad debt reserve	64,000	65,000	'
Total deferred tax assets	1,297,000	870,000	'
Valuation allowance	0	0	'
Net deferred tax assets	1,297,000	870,000	'
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'
Accruals	2,332,000	1,983,000	'
Excess book over tax basis in property, plant and equipment	4,553,000	4,940,000	'
All other	29,000	28,000	'
Total deferred tax liability	6,914,000	6,951,000	'
Net deferred tax lilability	5,617,000	6,081,000	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards / carrybacks	$4,300,000	'	'

Net_Parent_Equity_and_Partners2

Net Parent Equity and Partners' Capital (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Jun. 20, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified					General Partner [Member]
Other Ownership Interests [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$9,477	$12,966	$17,476	$6,629	$7,430
Trade accounts receivable	'	'	'	'	14,375
Inventories	'	'	'	'	16,085
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	'	'	1,867
Property, plant and equipment	191,662	171,668	'	'	140,500
Less accumulated depreciation	-89,648	-78,053	'	'	-58,129
Goodwill	72,161	72,161	'	'	72,161
Intangibles and other long-term assets, net	1,018	253	'	'	131
Current liabilities	-16,905	-20,539	'	'	-9,994
Affiliate note payable	'	'	'	'	-32,200
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'	'	-4,569
Other long-term liabilities	-52	-53	'	'	-304
Cumulative translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	-1,170
Net assets contributed	'	'	'	'	$146,183

EquityBased_Compensation_Detai

Equity-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Nonvested unit activity (table)	'	'	'
Nonvested units outstanding at December 31, 2012	153,000	'	'
Nonvested units outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value per unit	$16.07	'	'
Units granted	97,713	94,728	'
Units granted, weighted average grant date fair value per unit	$20.29	$13.68	'
Units granted, aggregate fair market value	$2,000,000	$1,300,000	'
Units cancelled	-18,000	'	'
Units cancelled, weighted average grant date fair value per unit	$15.68	'	'
Units vested	-69,000	'	'
Units vested, weighted average grant date fair value per unit	$18.36	'	'
Units vested, aggregate fair market value	1,300,000	1,200,000	'
Adjustment for performance results achieved	-9,000	'	'
Adjustment for performance results achieved, weighted average grant date fair value	$20.29	'	'
Nonvested units outstanding at December 31, 2013	155,000	153,000	'
Nonvested units outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value per unit	$17.52	$16.07	'
Maximum number of performance-based units that may be earned under awards granted	47,674	'	'
Minimum number of performance-based units that may be earned under awards granted	0	'	'
Number of units authorized under the 2011 Long Term Incentive Plan	1,537,122	'	'
Equity compensation expense	1,459,000	1,905,000	689,000
Estimated unrecognized equity-based compensation expense	2,800,000	'	'
Weighted average period of recognition	'1 year 183 days	'	'
Stock option valuation assumptions (table)	'	'	'
Expected stock price volatility, minimum	54.00%	74.00%	72.00%
Expected stock price volatility, maximum	74.00%	75.00%	75.00%
Expected life of options	'4 years 329 days	'4 years 292 days	'4 years 256 days
Risk free interest rate, minimum	0.76%	0.62%	0.87%
Risk free interest rate, maximum	1.48%	1.03%	2.24%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Allocated equity-based compensation expense	$0	$157,000	$206,000

Market_Risks_and_Derivative_Co2

Market Risks and Derivative Contracts Market Risks and Derivative Contracts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Total	$32
Derivative [Line Items]	'
U.S. Dollar notional amount	10,332
Traded exchange rate	13.01
Value date	17-Jan-14
Net gain associated with foreign currency derivative program	92,000
Other Current Assets [Member]	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'
Forward sale contracts	$32

Earnings_Per_Common_and_Subord2

Earnings Per Common and Subordinated Unit (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Common Units [Member]	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Units [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of weighted average units outstanding	9,230,876	9,163,798	9,044,293
Restricted units outstanding	74,190	29,609	19,046
Average diluted units outstanding	9,305,066	9,193,407	9,063,339
Subordinated Units [Member]	'	'	'
Reconciliation of Weighted Average Units [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of weighted average units outstanding	6,273,970	6,273,970	6,273,970
Restricted units outstanding	0	0	0
Average diluted units outstanding	6,273,970	6,273,970	6,273,970

Geographic_Information_Details

Geographic Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Geographic information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	$121,301	$108,582	$95,179
Identifiable assets	225,109	217,786	206,344
U.S. [Member]	'	'	'
Geographic information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	73,388	65,010	69,034
Identifiable assets	176,638	170,584	172,301
Latin America [Member]	'	'	'
Geographic information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	34,556	33,430	15,169
Identifiable assets	38,426	37,611	22,731
Canada [Member]	'	'	'
Geographic information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	5,549	3,950	4,789
Identifiable assets	6,650	5,942	7,663
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Geographic information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Revenues	7,808	6,192	6,187
Identifiable assets	$3,395	$3,649	$3,649

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	$32,446	$29,964	$28,124	$30,767	$32,418	$28,684	$24,949	$22,531	$121,301	$108,582	$95,179
Net income	$6,347	$4,203	$2,478	$4,539	$4,899	$5,063	$3,602	$2,767	$17,567	$16,331	$7,257
Net income per common unit	$0.40	$0.27	$0.16	$0.29	$0.31	$0.32	$0.23	$0.18	$1.11	$1.04	$0.45
Net income per diluted common unit	$0.40	$0.26	$0.15	$0.29	$0.31	$0.32	$0.23	$0.18	$1.10	$1.03	$0.44

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Distribution declaration date	17-Jan-14
Amount of declared distribution	$0.44
Amount of declared distribution on an annualized basis	$1.75
Distribution payment date	14-Feb-14
Distribution record date	31-Jan-14