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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Net losses associated with foreign currency derivative program	$ 0.0	$ 0.4	$ 0.1
CSI Compressco
Derivative [Line Items]
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	3.70%
Completion Fluids & Products Division
Derivative [Line Items]
Impairment loss on lease	$ 2.1
Corporate and Other
Derivative [Line Items]
Impairment loss on lease	$ 0.8
CarbonFree \| Convertible Debt Securities
Derivative [Line Items]
Investments			$ 5.0