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Background and Significant Accounting Policies (Details1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Sep. 30, 2010
Jun. 30, 2010
Mar. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Summary of income (loss) attributable to Exterran stockholders                      
Loss from continuing operations attributable to Exterran stockholders                 $ (334,645) $ (147,148) $ (253,168)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax                 (5,963) 45,323 (296,239)
Net loss attributable to Exterran stockholders $ (66,578) $ (215,974) $ (28,026) $ (30,030) $ (118,028) $ (17,985) $ 17,526 $ 16,662 $ (340,608) $ (101,825) $ (549,407)