USA Compression Partners (USAC) 10-Q 1 Nov 22 2022 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover

Cover - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Oct. 27, 2022
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-35779
Entity Registrant Name	USA Compression Partners, LP
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	75-2771546
Entity Address, Address Line One	111 Congress Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 2400
Entity Address, City or Town	Austin
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	78701
City Area Code	512
Local Phone Number	473-2662
Title of 12(b) Security	Common units representing limited partner interests
Trading Symbol	USAC
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Units outstanding (in units)		97,995,127
Entity Central Index Key	0001522727
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Unaudited Condensed Consolidate

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6	$ 0
Accounts receivable:
Trade, net of allowances	79,410	68,175
Other	104	39
Related party receivables	70	44,941
Inventories	91,780	85,816
Prepaid expenses and other assets	8,762	6,016
Total current assets	180,132	204,987
Property and equipment, net	2,177,851	2,222,336
Lease right-of-use assets	19,117	20,173
Identifiable intangible assets, net	282,377	304,411
Other assets	13,914	16,072
Total assets	2,673,391	2,767,979
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	39,274	22,538
Accrued liabilities	58,993	113,891
Deferred revenue	59,878	51,216
Total current liabilities	158,145	187,645
Long-term debt, net	2,078,066	1,973,234
Operating lease liabilities	17,026	18,551
Other liabilities	7,911	10,132
Total liabilities	2,261,148	2,189,562
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred Units	477,309	477,309
Partners’ capital (deficit):
Common units, 97,995 and 97,345 units issued and outstanding, respectively	(73,878)	87,129
Warrants	8,812	13,979
Total partners’ capital (deficit)	(65,066)	101,108
Total liabilities, Preferred Units and partners’ capital (deficit)	$ 2,673,391	$ 2,767,979

Unaudited Condensed Consolida_2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses	$ 1,241	$ 2,057
Common units issued (in shares)	97,995	97,345
Common units outstanding (in shares)	97,995	97,345

Unaudited Condensed Consolida_3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 179,613	$ 158,627	$ 514,486	$ 472,702
Costs and expenses:
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	59,453	49,159	168,343	143,391
Depreciation and amortization	58,772	59,265	176,795	179,522
Selling, general and administrative	14,663	13,524	43,842	42,612
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	1,118	48	1,970	(2,312)
Impairment of compression equipment	504	0	936	4,953
Total costs and expenses	134,510	121,996	391,886	368,166
Operating income	45,103	36,631	122,600	104,536
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(35,142)	(32,222)	(100,059)	(96,860)
Other	27	18	68	88
Total other expense	(35,115)	(32,204)	(99,991)	(96,772)
Net income before income tax expense	9,988	4,427	22,609	7,764
Income tax expense	376	312	657	590
Net income	9,612	4,115	21,952	7,174
Less: distributions on Preferred Units	(12,188)	(12,188)	(36,563)	(36,563)
Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners	$ (2,576)	$ (8,073)	$ (14,611)	$ (29,389)
Weighted average common units outstanding - basic (in shares)	97,968	97,085	97,689	97,039
Weighted average common units outstanding - diluted (in shares)	97,968	97,085	97,689	97,039
Basic net loss per common unit (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.30)
Diluted net loss per common unit (in dollars per share)	(0.03)	(0.08)	(0.15)	(0.30)
Distributions declared per common unit for respective periods (in dollars per share)	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 1.575	$ 1.575
Contract operations
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 171,019	$ 151,622	$ 492,656	$ 455,947
Parts and service
Revenues:
Total revenues	4,901	4,122	10,432	7,978
Related party
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 3,693	$ 2,883	$ 11,398	$ 8,777

Unaudited Condensed Consolida_4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital (Deficit) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common units	Warrants
Beginning balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 337,655	$ 323,676	$ 13,979
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Vesting of phantom units	391	391	0
Distributions and DERs	(50,931)	(50,931)	0
Issuance of common units under the DRIP	463	463	0
Unit-based compensation for equity classified awards	52	52	0
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(11,816)	(11,816)	0
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Mar. 31, 2021	275,814	261,835	13,979
Beginning balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Dec. 31, 2020	337,655	323,676	13,979
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(29,389)
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Sep. 30, 2021	157,525	143,546	13,979
Beginning balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Mar. 31, 2021	275,814	261,835	13,979
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Vesting of phantom units	277	277	0
Distributions and DERs	(50,963)	(50,963)	0
Issuance of common units under the DRIP	402	402	0
Unit-based compensation for equity classified awards	54	54	0
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(9,500)	(9,500)	0
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Jun. 30, 2021	216,084	202,105	13,979
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Vesting of phantom units	9	9	0
Distributions and DERs	(50,987)	(50,987)	0
Issuance of common units under the DRIP	438	438	0
Unit-based compensation for equity classified awards	54	54	0
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(8,073)	(8,073)	0
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Sep. 30, 2021	157,525	143,546	13,979
Beginning balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Dec. 31, 2021	101,108	87,129	13,979
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Distributions and DERs	(51,137)	(51,137)	0
Issuance of common units under the DRIP	516	516	0
Unit-based compensation for equity classified awards	64	64	0
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(8,933)	(8,933)	0
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Mar. 31, 2022	41,618	27,639	13,979
Beginning balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Dec. 31, 2021	101,108	87,129	13,979
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(14,611)
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Sep. 30, 2022	(65,066)	(73,878)	8,812
Beginning balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Mar. 31, 2022	41,618	27,639	13,979
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Distributions and DERs	(51,154)	(51,154)	0
Issuance of common units under the DRIP	508	508	0
Unit-based compensation for equity classified awards	65	65	0
Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units	0	5,167	(5,167)
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(3,102)	(3,102)	0
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Jun. 30, 2022	(12,065)	(20,877)	8,812
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Vesting of phantom units	408	408	0
Distributions and DERs	(51,450)	(51,450)	0
Issuance of common units under the DRIP	553	553	0
Unit-based compensation for equity classified awards	64	64	0
Net loss attributable to common unitholders’ interests	(2,576)	(2,576)	0
Ending balance partners’ capital (deficit) at Sep. 30, 2022	$ (65,066)	$ (73,878)	$ 8,812

Unaudited Condensed Consolida_5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital (Deficit) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Common units
Distribution and DERs (in dollars per share)	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525

Unaudited Condensed Consolida_6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 21,952	$ 7,174
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	176,795	179,522
Provision for expected credit losses	(700)	(2,400)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	5,451	6,866
Unit-based compensation expense	9,716	11,924
Deferred income tax benefit	(216)	(101)
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	1,970	(2,312)
Impairment of compression equipment	936	4,953
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and related party receivables, net	34,271	4,878
Inventories	(20,708)	(10,147)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,746)	(3,596)
Other assets	2,515	2,685
Accounts payable	5,383	3,461
Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue	(56,128)	(18,539)
Net cash provided by operating activities	178,491	184,368
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures, net	(88,061)	(29,393)
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	1,049	4,168
Proceeds from insurance recovery	597	1,559
Net cash used in investing activities	(86,415)	(23,666)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	623,443	528,515
Payments on revolving credit facility	(521,396)	(496,608)
Cash paid related to net settlement of unit-based awards	(1,055)	(461)
Deferred financing costs	(549)	(164)
Other	(396)	(405)
Net cash used in financing activities	(92,070)	(160,454)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	6	248
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	2
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	6	250
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized amounts	118,557	115,737
Cash paid for income taxes	887	819
Supplemental non-cash transactions:
Non-cash distributions to certain common unitholders (DRIP)	1,577	1,303
Transfers from inventories to property and equipment	14,392	9,807
Changes in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	12,022	199
Changes in financing costs included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(265)	120
Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units	5,167	0
Common units
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash distributions	(155,554)	(154,768)
Preferred Units
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash distributions	$ (36,563)	$ (36,563)

Organization and Description of

Organization and Description of Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Description of Business	Organization and Description of Business Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “our,” “we,” “us,” “the Partnership,” and similar language refer to USA Compression Partners, LP, collectively with its consolidated subsidiaries. We are a Delaware limited partnership. Through our operating subsidiaries, we provide compression services to customers under fixed-term contracts in the natural gas and crude oil industries, using natural gas compression packages that we design, engineer, own, operate, and maintain. We also own and operate a fleet of equipment used to provide natural gas treating services, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide removal, cooling, and dehydration. We primarily provide compression services in shale plays throughout the U.S., including the Utica, Marcellus, Permian Basin, Delaware Basin, Eagle Ford, Mississippi Lime, Granite Wash, Woodford, Barnett, Haynesville, Niobrara, and Fayetteville shales. USA Compression GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, serves as our general partner and is referred to herein as the “General Partner.” The General Partner is wholly owned by Energy Transfer. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Partnership and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned by us.

Basis of Presentation and Summa

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. In the opinion of our management, financial information presented herein reflects all normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of these interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted in accordance with SEC rules and regulations. Therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed on February 15, 2022 (our “2021 Annual Report”). Use of Estimates Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which includes the use of estimates and assumptions by management that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities that existed as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Although these estimates were based on management’s available knowledge of current and expected future events, actual results could differ from these estimates. Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances. We consider investments in highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents. Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at their invoiced amounts. Allowance for Credit Losses We evaluate our allowance for credit losses related to our trade accounts receivable measured at amortized cost. Due to the short-term nature of our trade accounts receivable, we consider the amortized cost of trade accounts receivable to equal the receivable’s carrying amounts, excluding the allowance for credit losses. Our determination of the allowance for credit losses requires us to make estimates and judgments regarding our customers’ ability to pay amounts due. We continuously evaluate the financial strength of our customers and the overall business climate in which our customers operate, and make adjustments to the allowance for credit losses as necessary. We evaluate the financial strength of our customers by reviewing the aging of their receivables, our collection experience with the customer, correspondence, financial information, and third-party credit ratings. We evaluate the business climate in which our customers operate by reviewing various publicly available materials regarding our customers’ industry, including the solvency of various companies in the industry. Inventories Inventories consist of serialized and non-serialized parts primarily used on compression units. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Serialized parts inventories are determined using the specific identification cost method, while non-serialized parts inventories are determined using the weighted average cost method. Purchases of inventories are considered operating activities on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost except for (i) certain acquired assets which are recorded at fair value on their respective acquisition dates and (ii) impaired assets which are recorded at fair value as of the last impairment evaluation date for which an adjustment was required. Overhauls and major improvements that increase the value or extend the life of compression equipment are capitalized and depreciated over three When property and equipment is retired or sold, its carrying value and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from our accounts and any associated gains or losses are recorded within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in the period of sale or disposition. Capitalized interest is calculated by multiplying our monthly effective interest rate on outstanding variable-rate indebtedness by the amount of qualifying costs, which include upfront payments to acquire certain compression units. Capitalized interest was approximately $283,000 and $629,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and approximately $51,000 and $152,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets with recorded values that are not expected to be recovered from future cash flows are written down to estimated fair value. We test long-lived assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that a long-lived asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable or will no longer be utilized within the operating fleet. The most common circumstance requiring compression units to be evaluated for impairment occurs when idle units do not meet the desired performance characteristics of our revenue generating horsepower. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if the asset’s carrying value exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset, an impairment loss equal to the amount of the carrying value exceeding the fair value of the asset is recognized. The fair value of the asset is measured using quoted market prices or, in the absence of quoted market prices, based on an estimate of discounted cash flows, the expected net sale proceeds compared to the other similarly configured fleet units that we recently sold or a review of other units recently offered for sale by third parties, or the estimated component value of the equipment we plan to continue using. Refer to Note 5 for more detailed information about impairment charges during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. Identifiable Intangible Assets Identifiable intangible assets are recorded at cost and amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which is the period over which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to our future cash flows. The estimated useful lives of our intangible assets range from 15 to 25 years. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the provision of our services or the transfer of goods. Revenue is measured at the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for providing services or transferring goods. Incidental items, if any, that are immaterial in the context of the contract are recognized as expenses. Income Taxes USA Compression Partners, LP is organized as a partnership for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes. As a result, our partners are responsible for U.S. federal and state income taxes on their distributive share of our items of income, gain, loss, or deduction. Texas also imposes an entity-level income tax on partnerships that is based on Texas-sourced taxable margin (the “Texas Margin Tax”). Texas Margin Tax impacts are included within our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Our wholly owned finance subsidiary, USA Compression Finance Corp. (“Finance Corp”), is a corporation for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes and any resulting tax impacts are included within our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Pass-Through Taxes Sales taxes incurred on behalf of, and passed through to, customers are accounted for on a net basis. Fair-Value Measurements Accounting standards applicable to fair-value measurements establish a framework for measuring fair value and stipulate disclosures about fair-value measurements. The standards apply to recurring and non-recurring financial and non-financial assets and liabilities that require or permit fair-value measurements. Among the required disclosures is the fair-value hierarchy of inputs we use to value an asset or a liability. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs are those other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. As of September 30, 2022, our financial instruments primarily consisted of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and long-term debt. The book values of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, and trade accounts payable are representative of fair value due to their short-term maturities. Our revolving credit facility applies floating interest rates to amounts drawn under the facility; therefore, the carrying amount of our revolving credit facility approximates its fair value. The fair value of our Senior Notes 2026 and Senior Notes 2027 are estimated using quoted prices in inactive markets and are considered Level 2 measurements. The following table summarizes the aggregate principal amount and fair value of our Senior Notes 2026 and Senior Notes 2027 (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Senior Notes 2026, aggregate principal $ 725,000 $ 725,000 Fair value of Senior Notes 2026 667,000 755,813 Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal 750,000 750,000 Fair value of Senior Notes 2027 679,200 787,500 Operating Segment We operate in a single business segment, the compression services business.

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade Accounts Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade Accounts Receivable	Trade Accounts ReceivableThe allowance for credit losses, which was $1.2 million and $2.1 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, represents our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses included within our existing accounts receivable balance. The following summarizes activity within our trade accounts receivable allowance for credit losses balance (in thousands): Allowance for Credit Losses Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 2,057 Current-period provision for expected credit losses (700) Write-offs charged against the allowance (116) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 1,241 For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recognized a reversal of $0.7 million of our provision for expected credit losses. Favorable market conditions for customers, attributable to sustained increases in commodity prices, was the primary factor supporting the recorded decrease to the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. No change to our provision for expected credit losses was recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2022. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized reversals of $1.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively, to our provision for expected credit losses. Improved market conditions for customers resulting from improved commodity prices was the primary factor supporting the recorded decrease to the allowance for credit losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Components of inventories are as follows (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Serialized parts $ 47,057 $ 44,642 Non-serialized parts 44,723 41,174 Total inventories $ 91,780 $ 85,816

Property and Equipment, Identif

Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Property and Equipment and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Property and Equipment and Identifiable Intangible Assets Property and Equipment Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Compression and treating equipment $ 3,619,566 $ 3,522,083 Computer equipment 34,490 54,013 Automobiles and vehicles 34,099 31,919 Leasehold improvements 8,189 8,847 Buildings 3,464 5,334 Furniture and fixtures 791 1,105 Land 77 77 Total property and equipment, gross 3,700,676 3,623,378 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,522,825) (1,401,042) Total property and equipment, net $ 2,177,851 $ 2,222,336 Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Compression equipment, acquired new 25 years Compression equipment, acquired used 5 - 25 years Furniture and fixtures 3 - 10 years Vehicles and computer equipment 1 - 10 years Buildings 5 years Leasehold improvements 5 years Depreciation expense on property and equipment and loss (gain) on disposition of assets were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Depreciation expense $ 51,427 $ 51,920 $ 154,761 $ 157,487 Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 1,118 48 1,970 (2,312) On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the potential future deployment of idle fleet assets under current market conditions. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we retired two and 12 compressor units, respectively, with approximately 1,100 and 2,500 aggregate horsepower, respectively, that previously were used to provide compression services in our business. As a result, we recorded impairments of compression equipment of $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we retired 22 compressor units with approximately 9,600 aggregate horsepower that previously were used to provide compression services in our business. As a result, we recorded an impairment of compression equipment of $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. No impairment was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The primary circumstances supporting these impairments were: (i) unmarketability of units into the foreseeable future, (ii) excessive maintenance costs associated with certain fleet assets, and (iii) excessive retrofitting costs that likely would prevent certain units from securing customer acceptance. These compression units were written down to their respective estimated salvage values, if any. Identifiable Intangible Assets Identifiable intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands): Customer Relationships Trade Names Total Net balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 276,848 $ 27,563 $ 304,411 Amortization expense (19,578) (2,456) (22,034) Net balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 257,270 $ 25,107 $ 282,377 Accumulated amortization of intangible assets was $268.3 million and $246.3 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other Current Liabilities Components of other current liabilities included the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Accrued sales tax contingencies (1) $ — $ 44,923 Accrued interest expense 6,973 30,850 Accrued payroll and benefits 12,653 8,054 Accrued unit-based compensation liability 17,951 13,280 Accrued capital expenditures 15,543 3,521 ________________________________ (1) Refer to Note 13 for further information on the accrued sales tax contingencies.

Lease Accounting

Lease Accounting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Accounting	Lease Accounting Lessor Accounting In 2014, we granted a bargain purchase option to a customer with respect to certain compressor packages leased to the customer. The bargain purchase option provided the customer with an option to acquire the equipment at a value significantly less than the fair market value at the end of the lease term. During the second quarter of 2021, the customer exercised its bargain purchase option resulting in a gain of $1.1 million recognized within loss (gain) on disposition of assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Prior to the customer exercising its bargain purchase option, revenue and interest income related to the lease was recognized over the lease term. We recognized maintenance revenue within contract operations revenue and interest income within interest expense, net. Maintenance revenue and interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt	Long-term Debt Our long-term debt, of which there is no current portion, consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Senior Notes 2026, aggregate principal $ 725,000 $ 725,000 Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal 750,000 750,000 Less: deferred financing costs, net of amortization (15,323) (18,108) Total senior notes, net 1,459,677 1,456,892 Revolving credit facility 618,389 516,342 Total long-term debt, net $ 2,078,066 $ 1,973,234 Revolving Credit Facility The Credit Agreement has an aggregate commitment of $1.6 billion (subject to availability under our borrowing base), with a further potential increase of up to $200 million. The Partnership's obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the guarantors party to the Credit Agreement, which currently consists of all of the Partnership's subsidiaries. In addition, the Partnership’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by: (i) substantially all of the Partnership’s assets and substantially all of the assets of the guarantors party to the Credit Agreement, excluding real property and other customary exclusions; and (ii) all of the equity interests of the Partnership’s U.S. restricted subsidiaries (subject to customary exceptions). The Credit Agreement matures on December 8, 2026, except that if any portion of the Senior Notes 2026 are outstanding on December 31, 2025, the Credit Agreement will mature on December 31, 2025. As of September 30, 2022, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $618.4 million, $981.6 million of availability and, subject to compliance with the applicable financial covenants, available borrowing capacity of $286.6 million. Our weighted-average interest rate in effect for all borrowings under the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2022 was 5.54%, with a weighted-average interest rate of 3.79% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. There were no letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2022. We pay a commitment fee of 0.375% on the unused portion of the aggregate commitment. The Credit Agreement permits us to make distributions of available cash to unitholders so long as (i) no default under the facility has occurred, is continuing, or would result from the distribution; (ii) immediately prior to and after giving effect to such distribution, we are in compliance with the facility’s financial covenants; and (iii) immediately prior to and after giving effect to such distribution, (a) on or before September 30, 2023, we have availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $250 million and (b) after September 30, 2023, we have availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $100 million. The Credit Agreement also contains various financial covenants, including covenants requiring us to maintain: • a minimum EBITDA to interest coverage ratio of 2.5 to 1.0, determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, with EBITDA and interest expense annualized for the most-recent fiscal quarter; • a ratio of total secured indebtedness to EBITDA not greater than 3.0 to 1.0 or less than 0.0 to 1.0, determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, with EBITDA annualized for the most-recent fiscal quarter; and • a maximum funded debt-to-EBITDA ratio, determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter with EBITDA annualized for the most-recent fiscal quarter of (i) 5.50 to 1.00 from the third quarter of 2022 through the third quarter of 2023, and (ii) 5.25 to 1.00 thereafter. In addition, the Partnership may increase the applicable ratio by 0.25 for any fiscal quarter during which a Specified Acquisition (as defined in the Credit Agreement) occurs and for the following two fiscal quarters, but in no event shall the maximum ratio exceed 5.50 to 1.00 for any fiscal quarter as a result of such increase. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all of our covenants under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is a “revolving credit facility” that includes a lockbox arrangement, whereby remittances from customers are forwarded to a bank account controlled by the administrative agent and are applied to reduce borrowings under the facility. Senior Notes 2026 On March 23, 2018, USA Compression Partners, LP and Finance Corp co-issued the Senior Notes 2026. The Senior Notes 2026 mature on April 1, 2026 and accrue interest at the rate of 6.875% per year. Interest on the Senior Notes 2026 is payable semi-annually in arrears on each of April 1 and October 1. The indenture governing the Senior Notes 2026 (the “2026 Indenture”) contains certain financial ratios that we must comply with in order to make certain restricted payments as described in the 2026 Indenture. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with such financial covenants under the 2026 Indenture. The Senior Notes 2026 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed (the “2026 Guarantees”), jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by all of our subsidiaries (other than Finance Corp), and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of our future restricted subsidiaries that either borrows under, or guarantees, the Credit Agreement or guarantees certain of our other indebtedness (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The Senior Notes 2026 and the 2026 Guarantees are general unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Guarantors’, Finance Corp’s, and our existing and future senior indebtedness and senior to the Guarantors’, Finance Corp’s, and our future subordinated indebtedness, if any. The Senior Notes 2026 and the 2026 Guarantees effectively are subordinated in right of payment to all of the Guarantors’, Finance Corp’s, and our existing and future secured debt, including debt under the Credit Agreement and guarantees thereof, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and are structurally subordinate to all indebtedness of any of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Senior Notes 2026. Senior Notes 2027 On March 7, 2019, USA Compression Partners, LP and Finance Corp co-issued the Senior Notes 2027. The Senior Notes 2027 mature on September 1, 2027 and accrue interest at the rate of 6.875% per year. Interest on the Senior Notes 2027 is payable semi-annually in arrears on each of March 1 and September 1. The indenture governing the Senior Notes 2027 (the “2027 Indenture”) contains certain financial ratios that we must comply with in order to make certain restricted payments as described in the 2027 Indenture. As of September 30, 2022, we were in compliance with such financial covenants under the 2027 Indenture. The Senior Notes 2027 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed (the “2027 Guarantees”), jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by the Guarantors. The Senior Notes 2027 and the 2027 Guarantees are general unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Guarantors’, Finance Corp’s, and our existing and future senior indebtedness and senior to the Guarantors’, Finance Corp’s, and our future subordinated indebtedness, if any. The Senior Notes 2027 and the 2027 Guarantees effectively are subordinated in right of payment to all of the Guarantors’, Finance Corp’s, and our existing and future secured debt, including debt under the Credit Agreement and guarantees thereof, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and are structurally subordinate to all indebtedness of any of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Senior Notes 2027. We have no assets or operations independent of our subsidiaries, and there are no significant restrictions upon our ability to obtain funds from our subsidiaries by dividend or loan. Each of the Guarantors and Finance Corp is 100% owned by us. None of the assets of our subsidiaries represent restricted net assets pursuant to Rule 4-08(e)(3) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act.

Preferred Units

Preferred Units	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Preferred Units and Warrants
Preferred Units	Preferred Units We had 500,000 Preferred Units outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, with a face value of $1,000 per Preferred Unit. The Preferred Units rank senior to our common units with respect to distributions and liquidation rights. The holders of the Preferred Units are entitled to receive cumulative quarterly cash distributions equal to $24.375 per Preferred Unit. We have declared and paid per-unit quarterly cash distributions to the holders of the Preferred Units of record as follows: Payment Date Distribution per Preferred Unit February 5, 2021 $ 24.375 May 7, 2021 24.375 August 6, 2021 24.375 November 5, 2021 24.375 2021 total distributions $ 97.50 February 4, 2022 $ 24.375 May 6, 2022 24.375 August 5, 2022 24.375 2022 total distributions $ 73.125 Announced Quarterly Distribution On October 13, 2022, we declared a cash distribution of $24.375 per unit on our Preferred Units. The distribution will be paid on November 4, 2022 to the holders of the Preferred Units of record as of the close of business on October 24, 2022. Changes in the Preferred Units balance are as follows (in thousands): Preferred Units Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 477,309 Net income allocated to Preferred Units 36,563 Cash distributions on Preferred Units (36,563) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 477,309 Redemption and Conversion Features The Preferred Units are convertible, at the option of the holder, into common units in accordance with the terms of our Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership (the “Partnership Agreement”) as follows: one third on or after April 2, 2021, two thirds on or after April 2, 2022, and 100% on or after April 2, 2023. The conversion rate for the Preferred Units is the quotient of (a) the sum of (i) $1,000, plus (ii) any unpaid cash distributions on the applicable Preferred Unit, divided by (b) $20.0115 for each Preferred Unit.

Partners_ Capital (Deficit)

Partners’ Capital (Deficit)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Partners' Capital Notes [Abstract]
Partners’ Capital (Deficit)	Partners’ Capital (Deficit) Common Units The change in common units outstanding was as follows: Common Units Outstanding Number of common units outstanding as of December 31, 2021 97,344,707 Vesting of phantom units 22,803 Issuance of common units under the DRIP 93,309 Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units 534,308 Number of common units outstanding as of September 30, 2022 97,995,127 As of September 30, 2022, Energy Transfer held 46,056,228 common units, including 8,000,000 common units held by the General Partner and controlled by Energy Transfer. Cash Distributions We have declared and paid per-unit quarterly distributions to our limited partner unitholders of record, including holders of our common and phantom units, as follows (dollars in millions, except distribution per unit): Payment Date Distribution per Limited Partner Unit Amount Paid to Common Unitholders Amount Paid to Phantom Unitholders Total Distribution February 5, 2021 $ 0.525 $ 50.9 $ 1.1 $ 52.0 May 7, 2021 0.525 50.9 1.1 52.0 August 6, 2021 0.525 51.0 1.1 52.1 November 5, 2021 0.525 51.0 1.0 52.0 2021 total distributions $ 2.10 $ 203.8 $ 4.3 $ 208.1 February 4, 2022 $ 0.525 $ 51.1 $ 1.2 $ 52.3 May 6, 2022 0.525 51.1 1.2 52.3 August 5, 2022 0.525 51.4 1.1 52.5 2022 total distributions $ 1.575 $ 153.6 $ 3.5 $ 157.1 Announced Quarterly Distribution On October 13, 2022, we announced a cash distribution of $0.525 per unit on our common units. The distribution will be paid on November 4, 2022, to common unitholders of record as of the close of business on October 24, 2022. DRIP During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, distributions of $1.6 million were reinvested under the DRIP resulting in the issuance of 93,309 common units. Warrants As of December 31, 2021, we had two tranches of warrants outstanding, which included warrants to purchase (i) 5,000,000 common units with a strike price of $17.03 per common unit and (ii) 10,000,000 common units with a strike price of $19.59 per common unit (collectively, the “Warrants”). On April 27, 2022, the tranche of Warrants with the right to purchase 5,000,000 common units with a strike price of $17.03 per common unit was exercised in full by the holders. The exercise of the warrants was net settled by the Partnership for 534,308 common units. As of September 30, 2022, the tranche of Warrants with the right to purchase 10,000,000 common units with a strike price of $19.59 per common unit was outstanding and may be exercised by the holders at any time prior to April 2, 2028. Loss Per Unit The computation of loss per unit is based on the weighted average number of participating securities, which includes our common units and certain equity-based awards outstanding during the applicable period. Basic loss per unit is determined by dividing net income (loss) allocated to participating securities after deducting the amount distributed on Preferred Units, by the weighted average number of participating securities outstanding during the period. Loss attributable to unitholders is allocated to participating securities based on their respective shares of the distributed and undistributed earnings for the period. To the extent cash distributions exceed net income (loss) attributable to unitholders for the period, the excess distributions are allocated to all participating securities outstanding based on their respective ownership percentages. Diluted loss per unit is computed using the treasury stock method, which considers the potential issuance of limited partner units associated with our long-term incentive plan and Warrants. Unvested phantom units and unexercised Warrants are not included in basic loss per unit, as they are not considered to be participating securities, but are included in the calculation of diluted loss per unit to the extent they are dilutive, and in the case of Warrants to the extent they are considered “in the money.” For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, approximately 959,000 and 938,000 incremental unvested phantom units, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per unit because the impact was anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, approximately 57,000 incremental “in the money” outstanding Warrants were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per unit because the impact was anti-dilutive. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, our outstanding Warrants were not included in the computation as they were not considered “in the money” for the period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, approximately 889,000 and 801,000 incremental unvested phantom units, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per unit because the impact was anti-dilutive, and our then-outstanding Warrants were not included in the computation as they were not considered “in the money” for either period.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Disaggregation of Revenue The following table disaggregates our revenue by type of service (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Contract operations revenue $ 174,704 $ 154,554 $ 504,043 $ 464,756 Retail parts and services revenue 4,909 4,073 10,443 7,946 Total revenues $ 179,613 $ 158,627 $ 514,486 $ 472,702 The following table disaggregates our revenue by timing of provision of services or transfer of goods (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Services provided over time: Primary term $ 129,598 $ 103,955 $ 356,143 $ 315,729 Month-to-month 45,106 50,599 147,900 149,027 Total services provided over time 174,704 154,554 504,043 464,756 Services provided or goods transferred at a point in time 4,909 4,073 10,443 7,946 Total revenues $ 179,613 $ 158,627 $ 514,486 $ 472,702 Deferred Revenue We record deferred revenue when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance. Components of deferred revenue were as follows (in thousands): Balance sheet location September 30, December 31, Current (1) Deferred revenue $ 59,878 $ 51,216 Noncurrent Other liabilities 3,193 4,823 Total $ 63,071 $ 56,039 ________________________________ (1) We recognized $1.8 million and $46.7 million of revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, related to our deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2021. Performance Obligations As of September 30, 2022, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations related to our contract operations revenue was $568.7 million. We expect to recognize these remaining performance obligations as follows (in thousands): 2022 (remainder) 2023 2024 2025 Thereafter Total Remaining performance obligations $ 121,744 $ 276,841 $ 93,229 $ 39,920 $ 37,000 $ 568,734

Transactions with Related Parti

Transactions with Related Parties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions with Related Parties	Transactions with Related Parties We provide compression services to entities affiliated with Energy Transfer, which as of September 30, 2022 owned approximately 47% of our limited partner interests and 100% of the General Partner. Revenue recognized from these entities affiliated with Energy Transfer on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Related-party revenues $ 3,693 $ 2,883 $ 11,398 $ 8,777 We had approximately $70,000 and $18,000 within related-party receivables on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, from these entities affiliated with Energy Transfer. Additionally, the Partnership had a $44.9 million related-party receivable from Energy Transfer as of December 31, 2021, related to indemnification for sales tax contingencies. See Note 13 for more information related to these sales tax contingencies.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies (a) Major Customers We did not have revenue from any single customer representing 10% or more of total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 or 2021. (b) Litigation From time to time, we and our subsidiaries may be involved in various claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In management’s opinion, the resolution of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. (c) Equipment Purchase Commitments Our future capital commitments are comprised of binding commitments under purchase orders for new compression units ordered but not received. The commitments as of September 30, 2022 were $167.6 million, $66.8 million of which is expected to be settled within the next twelve months and $100.8 million of which is expected to be settled in the remainder of 2023. (d) Sales Tax Contingencies Our compliance with state and local sales tax regulations is subject to audit by various taxing authorities. Certain taxing authorities have either claimed or issued an assessment that specific operational processes, which we and others in our industry regularly conduct, result in transactions that are subject to state sales taxes. We and others in our industry have disputed these claims and assessments based on either existing tax statutes or published guidance by the taxing authorities. We are currently protesting certain assessments made by the Oklahoma Tax Commission (“OTC”). We believe it is reasonably possible that we could incur losses related to this assessment depending on whether the administrative law judge assigned by the OTC accepts our position that the transactions are not taxable and we ultimately lose any and all subsequent legal challenges to such determination. We estimate that the range of losses we could incur is from $0 to approximately $21.1 million, including penalty and interest. As of December 31, 2021, we had recorded a $44.9 million accrued liability and $44.9 million related party receivable from Energy Transfer related to open audits with the Office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (the “Comptroller”), wherein the Comptroller had challenged the applicability of the manufacturing exemption. During August 2022, a Compromise and Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) was entered into with the Comptroller for the period January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2018, related to such open audits. Pursuant to an indemnification agreement between us and Energy Transfer, Energy Transfer paid all amounts due under the Agreement in full. As a result, the $44.9 million accrued liability and $44.9 million related-party receivable from Energy Transfer was reduced to zero as of September 30, 2022.

Basis of Presentation and Sum_2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which includes the use of estimates and assumptions by management that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities that existed as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Although these estimates were based on management’s available knowledge of current and expected future events, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of all cash balances. We consider investments in highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents.
Trade Accounts Receivable	Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at their invoiced amounts.
Allowance for Credit Losses	Allowance for Credit Losses We evaluate our allowance for credit losses related to our trade accounts receivable measured at amortized cost. Due to the short-term nature of our trade accounts receivable, we consider the amortized cost of trade accounts receivable to equal the receivable’s carrying amounts, excluding the allowance for credit losses.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories consist of serialized and non-serialized parts primarily used on compression units. All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Serialized parts inventories are determined using the specific identification cost method, while non-serialized parts inventories are determined using the weighted average cost method. Purchases of inventories are considered operating activities on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost except for (i) certain acquired assets which are recorded at fair value on their respective acquisition dates and (ii) impaired assets which are recorded at fair value as of the last impairment evaluation date for which an adjustment was required. Overhauls and major improvements that increase the value or extend the life of compression equipment are capitalized and depreciated over three When property and equipment is retired or sold, its carrying value and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from our accounts and any associated gains or losses are recorded within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in the period of sale or disposition. Capitalized interest is calculated by multiplying our monthly effective interest rate on outstanding variable-rate indebtedness by the amount of qualifying costs, which include upfront payments to acquire certain compression units. Capitalized interest was approximately $283,000 and $629,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and approximately $51,000 and $152,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets with recorded values that are not expected to be recovered from future cash flows are written down to estimated fair value. We test long-lived assets for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that a long-lived asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable or will no longer be utilized within the operating fleet. The most common circumstance requiring compression units to be evaluated for impairment occurs when idle units do not meet the desired performance characteristics of our revenue generating horsepower. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if the asset’s carrying value exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset, an impairment loss equal to the amount of the carrying value exceeding the fair value of the asset is recognized. The fair value of the asset is measured using quoted market prices or, in the absence of quoted market prices, based on an estimate of discounted cash flows, the expected net sale proceeds compared to the other similarly configured fleet units that we recently sold or a review of other units recently offered for sale by third parties, or the estimated component value of the equipment we plan to continue using.
Identifiable Intangible Assets	Identifiable Intangible Assets Identifiable intangible assets are recorded at cost and amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which is the period over which the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to our future cash flows. The estimated useful lives of our intangible assets range from 15 to 25 years.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the provision of our services or the transfer of goods. Revenue is measured at the amount of consideration we expect to
Income Taxes	Income TaxesUSA Compression Partners, LP is organized as a partnership for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes. As a result, our partners are responsible for U.S. federal and state income taxes on their distributive share of our items of income, gain, loss, or deduction. Texas also imposes an entity-level income tax on partnerships that is based on Texas-sourced taxable margin (the “Texas Margin Tax”). Texas Margin Tax impacts are included within our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Our wholly owned finance subsidiary, USA Compression Finance Corp. (“Finance Corp”), is a corporation for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes and any resulting tax impacts are included within our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Pass Through Taxes	Pass-Through Taxes Sales taxes incurred on behalf of, and passed through to, customers are accounted for on a net basis.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair-Value Measurements Accounting standards applicable to fair-value measurements establish a framework for measuring fair value and stipulate disclosures about fair-value measurements. The standards apply to recurring and non-recurring financial and non-financial assets and liabilities that require or permit fair-value measurements. Among the required disclosures is the fair-value hierarchy of inputs we use to value an asset or a liability. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described as follows: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs are those other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. As of September 30, 2022, our financial instruments primarily consisted of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and long-term debt. The book values of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, and trade accounts payable are representative of fair value due to their short-term maturities. Our revolving credit facility applies floating interest rates to amounts drawn under the facility; therefore, the carrying amount of our revolving credit facility approximates its fair value. The fair value of our Senior Notes 2026 and Senior Notes 2027 are estimated using quoted prices in inactive markets and are considered Level 2 measurements.
Operating Segment	Operating Segment We operate in a single business segment, the compression services business.

Basis of Presentation and Sum_3

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of aggregate principal amount and fair value	The following table summarizes the aggregate principal amount and fair value of our Senior Notes 2026 and Senior Notes 2027 (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Senior Notes 2026, aggregate principal $ 725,000 $ 725,000 Fair value of Senior Notes 2026 667,000 755,813 Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal 750,000 750,000 Fair value of Senior Notes 2027 679,200 787,500

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Financial Position, Classified (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Summary of activity within trade account receivable allowance for credit losses	The following summarizes activity within our trade accounts receivable allowance for credit losses balance (in thousands): Allowance for Credit Losses Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 2,057 Current-period provision for expected credit losses (700) Write-offs charged against the allowance (116) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 1,241

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of components of inventories	Components of inventories are as follows (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Serialized parts $ 47,057 $ 44,642 Non-serialized parts 44,723 41,174 Total inventories $ 91,780 $ 85,816

Property and Equipment, Ident_2

Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Property and Equipment and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Schedule of property and equipment	Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Compression and treating equipment $ 3,619,566 $ 3,522,083 Computer equipment 34,490 54,013 Automobiles and vehicles 34,099 31,919 Leasehold improvements 8,189 8,847 Buildings 3,464 5,334 Furniture and fixtures 791 1,105 Land 77 77 Total property and equipment, gross 3,700,676 3,623,378 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,522,825) (1,401,042) Total property and equipment, net $ 2,177,851 $ 2,222,336 Depreciation expense on property and equipment and loss (gain) on disposition of assets were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Depreciation expense $ 51,427 $ 51,920 $ 154,761 $ 157,487 Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 1,118 48 1,970 (2,312)
Schedule of estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment	Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Compression equipment, acquired new 25 years Compression equipment, acquired used 5 - 25 years Furniture and fixtures 3 - 10 years Vehicles and computer equipment 1 - 10 years Buildings 5 years Leasehold improvements 5 years
Schedule of identifiable intangible assets	Identifiable intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands): Customer Relationships Trade Names Total Net balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 276,848 $ 27,563 $ 304,411 Amortization expense (19,578) (2,456) (22,034) Net balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 257,270 $ 25,107 $ 282,377

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of other current liabilities	Components of other current liabilities included the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Accrued sales tax contingencies (1) $ — $ 44,923 Accrued interest expense 6,973 30,850 Accrued payroll and benefits 12,653 8,054 Accrued unit-based compensation liability 17,951 13,280 Accrued capital expenditures 15,543 3,521 ________________________________

Long-term Debt (Tables)

Long-term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt	Our long-term debt, of which there is no current portion, consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Senior Notes 2026, aggregate principal $ 725,000 $ 725,000 Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal 750,000 750,000 Less: deferred financing costs, net of amortization (15,323) (18,108) Total senior notes, net 1,459,677 1,456,892 Revolving credit facility 618,389 516,342 Total long-term debt, net $ 2,078,066 $ 1,973,234

Preferred Units (Tables)

Preferred Units (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Preferred Units and Warrants
Dividends Declared	We have declared and paid per-unit quarterly cash distributions to the holders of the Preferred Units of record as follows: Payment Date Distribution per Preferred Unit February 5, 2021 $ 24.375 May 7, 2021 24.375 August 6, 2021 24.375 November 5, 2021 24.375 2021 total distributions $ 97.50 February 4, 2022 $ 24.375 May 6, 2022 24.375 August 5, 2022 24.375 2022 total distributions $ 73.125
Changes in the Preferred Units balance	Changes in the Preferred Units balance are as follows (in thousands): Preferred Units Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 477,309 Net income allocated to Preferred Units 36,563 Cash distributions on Preferred Units (36,563) Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ 477,309

Partners_ Capital (Deficit) (Ta

Partners’ Capital (Deficit) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Partners' Capital Notes [Abstract]
Summary of change in common units outstanding	The change in common units outstanding was as follows: Common Units Outstanding Number of common units outstanding as of December 31, 2021 97,344,707 Vesting of phantom units 22,803 Issuance of common units under the DRIP 93,309 Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units 534,308 Number of common units outstanding as of September 30, 2022 97,995,127
Schedule of distributions (in millions, except distribution per unit)	We have declared and paid per-unit quarterly distributions to our limited partner unitholders of record, including holders of our common and phantom units, as follows (dollars in millions, except distribution per unit): Payment Date Distribution per Limited Partner Unit Amount Paid to Common Unitholders Amount Paid to Phantom Unitholders Total Distribution February 5, 2021 $ 0.525 $ 50.9 $ 1.1 $ 52.0 May 7, 2021 0.525 50.9 1.1 52.0 August 6, 2021 0.525 51.0 1.1 52.1 November 5, 2021 0.525 51.0 1.0 52.0 2021 total distributions $ 2.10 $ 203.8 $ 4.3 $ 208.1 February 4, 2022 $ 0.525 $ 51.1 $ 1.2 $ 52.3 May 6, 2022 0.525 51.1 1.2 52.3 August 5, 2022 0.525 51.4 1.1 52.5 2022 total distributions $ 1.575 $ 153.6 $ 3.5 $ 157.1

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of revenue	The following table disaggregates our revenue by type of service (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Contract operations revenue $ 174,704 $ 154,554 $ 504,043 $ 464,756 Retail parts and services revenue 4,909 4,073 10,443 7,946 Total revenues $ 179,613 $ 158,627 $ 514,486 $ 472,702 The following table disaggregates our revenue by timing of provision of services or transfer of goods (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Services provided over time: Primary term $ 129,598 $ 103,955 $ 356,143 $ 315,729 Month-to-month 45,106 50,599 147,900 149,027 Total services provided over time 174,704 154,554 504,043 464,756 Services provided or goods transferred at a point in time 4,909 4,073 10,443 7,946 Total revenues $ 179,613 $ 158,627 $ 514,486 $ 472,702
Summary of deferred revenue	Components of deferred revenue were as follows (in thousands): Balance sheet location September 30, December 31, Current (1) Deferred revenue $ 59,878 $ 51,216 Noncurrent Other liabilities 3,193 4,823 Total $ 63,071 $ 56,039 ________________________________ (1) We recognized $1.8 million and $46.7 million of revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, related to our deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2021.
Expected timing of recognizing remaining performance obligations	We expect to recognize these remaining performance obligations as follows (in thousands): 2022 (remainder) 2023 2024 2025 Thereafter Total Remaining performance obligations $ 121,744 $ 276,841 $ 93,229 $ 39,920 $ 37,000 $ 568,734

Related Party Disclosures (Tabl

Related Party Disclosures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Summary of Revenue Recognized from such Affiliated ETO Entities	Revenue recognized from these entities affiliated with Energy Transfer on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Related-party revenues $ 3,693 $ 2,883 $ 11,398 $ 8,777

Basis of Presentation and Sum_4

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment, Intangible Assets, and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Property and Equipment
Capitalized interest	$ 283	$ 51	$ 629	$ 152
Minimum
Property and Equipment
Amortization period of identifiable intangible assets			15 years
Maximum
Property and Equipment
Amortization period of identifiable intangible assets			25 years
Compression equipment overhauls | Minimum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives			3 years
Compression equipment overhauls | Maximum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives			5 years

Basis of Presentation and Sum_5

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Senior Notes 2026
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal	$ 725,000	$ 725,000
Fair value	667,000	755,813
Senior Notes 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Aggregate principal	750,000	750,000
Fair value	$ 679,200	$ 787,500

Trade Accounts Receivable - Nar

Trade Accounts Receivable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses	$ 1,241		$ 1,241		$ 2,057
Expense (reversal) of provision	$ 0	$ (1,100)	$ (700)	$ (2,400)

Trade Accounts Receivable - Sum

Trade Accounts Receivable - Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 2,057
Provision for expected credit losses	$ 0	$ (1,100)	(700)	$ (2,400)
Write-offs charged against the allowance			(116)
Balance at ending of period	$ 1,241		$ 1,241

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Serialized parts	$ 47,057	$ 44,642
Non-serialized parts	44,723	41,174
Total inventories	$ 91,780	$ 85,816

Property and Equipment, Ident_3

Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	$ 3,700,676	$ 3,623,378
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(1,522,825)	(1,401,042)
Total property and equipment, net	2,177,851	2,222,336
Compression and treating equipment
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	3,619,566	3,522,083
Computer equipment
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	34,490	54,013
Automobiles and vehicles
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	34,099	31,919
Leasehold improvements
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	8,189	8,847
Buildings
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	3,464	5,334
Furniture and fixtures
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	791	1,105
Land
Property and Equipment
Total property and equipment, gross	$ 77	$ 77

Property and Equipment, Ident_4

Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Lives (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Compression equipment, acquired new
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	25 years
Buildings
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	5 years
Leasehold improvements
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	5 years
Minimum | Compression equipment, acquired used
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	5 years
Minimum | Furniture and fixtures
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	3 years
Minimum | Vehicles and computer equipment
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	1 year
Maximum | Compression equipment, acquired used
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	25 years
Maximum | Furniture and fixtures
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	10 years
Maximum | Vehicles and computer equipment
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful lives	10 years

Property and Equipment, Ident_5

Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Depreciation and Loss (Gain) on Disposition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Property and Equipment and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Depreciation expense	$ 51,427	$ 51,920	$ 154,761	$ 157,487
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	$ 1,118	$ 48	$ 1,970	$ (2,312)

Property and Equipment, Ident_6

Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) equipment hp	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) equipment hp	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) equipment hp	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Property and Equipment
Number of compressor units that are to be retired | equipment	2		12	22
Number of horsepower that are to be retired | hp	1,100		2,500	9,600
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 504	$ 0	$ 936	$ 4,953
Accumulated amortization	268,300		268,300		$ 246,300
Compression and treating equipment
Property and Equipment
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 500	$ 0	$ 900	$ 5,000

Property and Equipment, Ident_7

Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Identifiable intangible assets, net
Net balance, beginning of period	$ 304,411
Amortization expense	(22,034)
Net balance, end of period	282,377
Customer Relationships
Identifiable intangible assets, net
Net balance, beginning of period	276,848
Amortization expense	(19,578)
Net balance, end of period	257,270
Trade Names
Identifiable intangible assets, net
Net balance, beginning of period	27,563
Amortization expense	(2,456)
Net balance, end of period	$ 25,107

Other Current Liabilities (Deta

Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued sales tax contingencies	$ 0	$ 44,923
Accrued interest expense	6,973	30,850
Accrued payroll and benefits	12,653	8,054
Accrued unit-based compensation liability	17,951	13,280
Accrued capital expenditures	$ 15,543	$ 3,521

Lease Accounting - Lessor Accou

Lease Accounting - Lessor Accounting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Gain on disposition of sale-type lease				$ 1,100
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax	$ 179,613	$ 158,627	$ 514,486	472,702
Sales type lease
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax				300
Sales-type lease, interest income				$ 100

Long-term Debt - Summary of Deb

Long-term Debt - Summary of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: deferred financing costs, net of amortization	$ (15,323)	$ (18,108)
Total long-term debt, net	2,078,066	1,973,234
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt, net	1,459,677	1,456,892
Senior Notes 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, aggregate principal	725,000	725,000
Senior Notes 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, aggregate principal	750,000	750,000
Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt, net	$ 618,389	$ 516,342

Long-term Debt - Narrative (Det

Long-term Debt - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2022	Dec. 08, 2021
USA Compression Partners, LP
Long-term Debt
Ownership interest percentage	100%
Revolving credit facility
Long-term Debt
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,600,000,000
Amount of further potential increase in maximum capacity	200,000,000
Outstanding borrowings	618,400,000
Borrowing base availability	981,600,000
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$ 286,600,000
Effective interest rate	5.54%
Weighted average interest rate	3.79%
Letters of credit	$ 0
Commitment fee percentage	0.375%
Minimum EBITDA to interest coverage ratio	2.5
Maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio				5.50
Increase in maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio in connection with certain future acquisitions					0.25
Debt instrument covenant maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio with specified acquisition	5.50
Revolving credit facility | Minimum
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument Secured Indebtedness To EBITDA Ratio					0
Revolving credit facility | Maximum
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument Secured Indebtedness To EBITDA Ratio					3
Revolving credit facility | Forecast
Long-term Debt
Capacity available for repayment of debt		$ 100,000,000	$ 250,000,000
Maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio		5.25
Senior Notes 2026
Long-term Debt
Effective interest rate	6.875%
Senior Notes 2027
Long-term Debt
Effective interest rate	6.875%

Preferred Units - Narrative (De

Preferred Units - Narrative (Details) - $ / shares									9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 13, 2022	Aug. 05, 2022	May 06, 2022	Feb. 04, 2022	Nov. 05, 2021	Aug. 06, 2021	May 07, 2021	Feb. 05, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Apr. 02, 2023	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 02, 2021
Preferred stock, dividend paid per share (in dollars per share)		$ 24.375	$ 24.375	$ 24.375	$ 24.375	$ 24.375	$ 24.375	$ 24.375	$ 73.125	$ 97.50
Preferred unit, percent of amount eligible for conversion												66.70%	33.30%
Forecast
Preferred unit, percent of amount eligible for conversion											100%
Subsequent Event
Preferred stock, dividend declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 24.375
Series A Preferred Units
Units issued (in shares)									500,000	500,000
Face value (in dollars per share)									$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Distribution per unit (in dollars per share)									24.375
Conversion rate numerator value plus unpaid cash distributions on the applicable preferred unit									1,000
Conversion rate denominator for each Preferred Unit									$ 20.0115
Preferred units, if redeemed, percentage electable to be paid in common units (up to)									50%

Preferred Units - Summary of Ch

Preferred Units - Summary of Changes in Preferred Units (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 477,309
Ending balance	477,309
Series A Preferred Units
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	477,309
Net income allocated to Preferred Units	36,563
Cash distributions on Preferred Units	(36,563)
Ending balance	$ 477,309

Partners_ Capital (Deficit) - C

Partners’ Capital (Deficit) - Change in Common Units Outstanding (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 shares
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Beginning balance (in shares)	97,344,707
Vesting of phantom units (in shares)	22,803
Issuance of common units under the DRIP (in shares)	93,309
Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units	534,308
Ending balance (in shares)	97,995,127

Partners_ Capital (Deficit) - N

Partners’ Capital (Deficit) - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 13, 2022 $ / shares	Apr. 27, 2022 $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2021 tranche $ / shares shares
Partners' Capital
Partners' capital (in units)			97,995,127	97,344,707
Number of tranches of warrants | tranche				2
Number of shares that can be purchased on the warrant		5,000,000
Warrant strike price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 17.03
Common units issued from exercise of warrants		534,308
Tranche 1
Partners' Capital
Number of shares that can be purchased on the warrant				5,000,000
Warrant strike price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 17.03
Tranche 2
Partners' Capital
Number of shares that can be purchased on the warrant			10,000,000	10,000,000
Warrant strike price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 19.59	$ 19.59
Distribution reinvestment plan ("DRIP")
Partners' Capital
Common units issued (in shares)			93,309
Limited partner | Common units | Cash Distributions | Subsequent Event
Partners' Capital
Cash distribution announced per unit (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 0.525
Limited partner | Common units | Distribution reinvestment plan ("DRIP")
Partners' Capital
Non-cash distributions | $			$ 1.6
Limited partner | Common units | Entities Affiliated With Energy Transfer LP
Partners' Capital
Partners' capital (in units)			46,056,228
General partner | Common units | Energy Transfer LP
Partners' Capital
Partners' capital (in units)			8,000,000

Partners_ Capital (Deficit) -_2

Partners’ Capital (Deficit) - Cash Distributions (Details) - Cash Distributions - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions								9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 05, 2022	May 06, 2022	Feb. 04, 2022	Nov. 05, 2021	Aug. 06, 2021	May 07, 2021	Feb. 05, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash Distributions
Total distribution	$ 52.5	$ 52.3	$ 52.3	$ 52	$ 52.1	$ 52	$ 52	$ 157.1	$ 208.1
Phantom Unitholders
Cash Distributions
Total distribution	$ 1.1	$ 1.2	$ 1.2	$ 1	$ 1.1	$ 1.1	$ 1.1	$ 3.5	$ 4.3
Limited partner | Common units
Cash Distributions
Distribution per limited partner unit (in dollars per share)	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 0.525	$ 1.575	$ 2.10
Total distribution	$ 51.4	$ 51.1	$ 51.1	$ 51	$ 51	$ 50.9	$ 50.9	$ 153.6	$ 203.8

Partners_ Capital (Deficit) - L

Partners’ Capital (Deficit) - Loss per Unit (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Phantom units
Partners' Capital
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of loss per share (in shares)	959,000	889,000	938,000	801,000
Warrants
Partners' Capital
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of loss per share (in shares)	0	0	57,000	0

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 179,613	$ 158,627	$ 514,486	$ 472,702
Services provided over time:
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	174,704	154,554	504,043	464,756
Primary term
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	129,598	103,955	356,143	315,729
Month-to-month
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	45,106	50,599	147,900	149,027
Services provided or goods transferred at a point in time
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	4,909	4,073	10,443	7,946
Contract operations revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	174,704	154,554	504,043	464,756
Retail parts and services revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 4,909	$ 4,073	$ 10,443	$ 7,946

Revenue Recognition - Contract

Revenue Recognition - Contract Asset and Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Deferred revenue	$ 59,878	$ 59,878	$ 51,216
Other liabilities	3,193	3,193	4,823
Total	63,071	63,071	$ 56,039
Revenue recognized related to deferred revenue	$ 1,800	$ 46,700

Revenue Recognition - Performan

Revenue Recognition - Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 568,734
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 121,744
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	3 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 276,841
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 93,229
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 39,920
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligations	$ 37,000
Remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period

Transactions with Related Par_2

Transactions with Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
USA Compression Partners, LP | Energy Transfer LP
Transactions with Related Parties
Ownership interest percentage			47%
USA Compression GP, LLC | Energy Transfer LP
Transactions with Related Parties
Ownership interest percentage			100%
Energy Transfer LP
Transactions with Related Parties
Related party receivables	$ 0		$ 0		$ 44,900
Entities Affiliated With Energy Transfer LP
Transactions with Related Parties
Related-party revenues	3,693	$ 2,883	11,398	$ 8,777
Related party receivables	$ 70		$ 70		$ 18

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Other commitments
Purchase obligation	$ 167,600
Purchase obligation, to be paid in next rolling 12 months	66,800
Purchase obligation, to be paid in the remaining of next fiscal year	100,800
Minimum | Oklahoma Tax Commission
Other commitments
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss	0
Maximum | Oklahoma Tax Commission
Other commitments
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss	21,100
Energy Transfer LP
Other commitments
Accrued liabilities	0	$ 44,900
Related party receivables	$ 0	$ 44,900