Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Ex Transition Period Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Units outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Balance Sheets Partner Type [Axis] Partner Type Of Partners Capital Account Name [Domain] Partner Type of Partners' Capital Account, Name [Domain] Limited Partner [Member] Limited partner Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class [Axis] Limited Partners Capital Account Class [Domain] Limited Partners' Capital Account, Class [Domain] Common units issued or granted. Common units are traded on stock exchange and it represents partnership interest in partnership. Common Units [Member] Common units Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract] Accounts receivable, net: Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade, net Other Receivables, Net, Current Other Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Related party receivables Inventory, Net Inventory, net Total Inventory, net Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other assets Assets, Current Total current assets Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent Installment receivable Long-term installment receivable Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net Property and Equipment, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Net Balance, end of period Identifiable intangible assets, net Goodwill Goodwill Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities, Partners' Capital and Predecessor Parent Company Net Investment Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Related party payables Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred revenue Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, net Other Liabilities Other liabilities Liabilities Total Liabilities Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Preferred, Carrying Amount Ending balance Beginning balance Preferred Units Commitment and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies Partners' Capital [Abstract] Partners' capital: Limited partner interest Limited Partners' Capital Account Limited Partners' Capital Account Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding Warrants General partner interest General Partners' Capital Account General Partners' Capital Account Predecessor parent company net investment Partners' Capital Partners' capital Partners' capital Total partners’ capital and predecessor parent company net investment Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities, partners’ capital and predecessor parent company net investment Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued Limited partner units issued (in shares) Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding Limited partner units outstanding (in shares) Consolidated Statements of Operations Revenue, Net [Abstract] Revenues: Contracts Revenue Contract operations Revenue Amount of revenue from parts and services during the reporting period. Parts and Service Revenue Parts and service Revenue from related parties Related party Revenues Revenue Total revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Cost of Services, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general, and administrative Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Loss (gain) on disposition of assets Loss (gain) on disposition of assets Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairment of long-lived assets Impairment of compression equipment Goodwill, Impairment Loss Impairment of goodwill Operating Expenses Total costs and expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Operating income (loss) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income (expense): Interest Expense Interest expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Net loss before income tax expense (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense (benefit) Total income tax expense (benefit) Net income (loss) Net income and operating income Net loss Net loss The aggregate value of preferred unit distributions necessary to derive net income apportioned to unitholders' interests. Preferred Unit Distributions Cash distributions on Preferred Units Less: distributions on Preferred Units Amount of income (loss) attributable to Common and Class B unitholders' interests. Net Income Loss Attributable To Common And Class B Unitholders Net loss attributable to common and Class B unitholders' interests Partnership Income [Abstract] Net loss attributable to: Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners Common and Class B units Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership Unit, Basic, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted average units outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Basic and diluted (in units) Net Income (Loss), Per Outstanding Limited Partnership and General Partnership Unit, Basic and Diluted, Net of Tax Basic and diluted net loss per common unit and Class B Unit (in dollars per unit) Basic and diluted earnings per common unit and Class B Unit (in dollars per unit) Distributions Per Limited Partnership Unit Outstanding, Basic Distributions declared per common unit Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital And Predecessor Parent Company Net Investment Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital The portion of profit or loss for the quarterly period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Net Income Loss Quarterly Period Predecessor net loss for the period January 1, 2018 to April 1, 2018 Total contributions made by each class of partners for the quarterly period. Partners Capital Account Contributions Quarterly Period Predecessor parent company net contribution for the period January 1, 2018 to April 1, 2018 Partners' Capital Account, Contributions Predecessor parent company net contributions Total change in each class of partners' capital accounts during the year due to allocation of predecessor parent company net investment. All partners include general, limited and preferred partners. Partners Capital Account Allocation Of Predecessor Parent Company Net Investment Allocation of Predecessor parent company net investment Total change in each class of partners' capital accounts during the year due to deemed distribution for additional interest in predecessor parent company. All partners include general, limited and preferred partners. Partners Capital Account Deemed Distribution For Additional Interest In Predecessor Parent Company Deemed distribution for additional interest in USA Compression Predecessor Decrease to partners' capital Change in the different classes of partners' capital accounts during the year due to purchase price allocation adjustment. Partners include general, limited and preferred partners. Partners Capital Account Purchase Price Allocation Adjustment Purchase Price Adjustment for USA Compression Partners, LP Partners' Capital Account, Exchanges and Conversions Issuance of common units for the Equity Restructuring Partners' Capital Account, Acquisitions Issuance of common units for the CDM Acquisition Partners' Capital Account, Sale of Units Issuance of Class B units for the CDM Acquisition Change in the different classes of partners' capital accounts during the year due to issuance of warrants. Partners include general, limited and preferred partners. Partners Capital Account Issuance Of Warrants Issuance of Warrants Total change in each class of partners' capital accounts during the year due to vesting of phantom units. Partners' Capital Account, Unit-based Compensation, Phantom Units Vesting of phantom units Partners' Capital Account, Distributions Distributions and distribution equivalent rights Stock Issued During Period, Value, Dividend Reinvestment Plan Issuance of common units under the DRIP The portion of profit or loss after business combination transaction, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Net Income Loss After Business Combination Transaction Net income (loss) for the period April 2, 2018 to December 31, 2018 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Amount of bad debt expense (recovery). Bad Debt Expense Recovery Bad debt expense (recovery) Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Amortization of debt issue costs Share-based Compensation Unit-based compensation expense Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Impairment of compression equipment Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business combination: Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventory, net Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Other noncurrent assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable and related party payables Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities The amount of increase (decrease) during the reporting period in accrued liabilities and deferred revenue. Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Deferred Revenue Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Capital expenditures, net Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities Proceeds from insurance recovery Payments for Previous Acquisition Acquisition of USA Compression Predecessor Cash Acquired from Acquisition Assumed cash acquired in business combination of USA Compression Partners, LP Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from Lines of Credit Proceeds from revolving credit facility Repayments of Lines of Credit Payments on revolving credit facility Amount of indebtedness repaid Net proceeds from issuance of preferred units and warrants. Net Proceeds From Issuance Of Preferred Units And Warrants Proceeds from issuance of Preferred Units and Warrants, net Represents the amount of cash paid related to net settlement of unit-based awards. Cash Paid For Net Settlement Of Unit Based Awards Cash paid related to net settlement of unit-based awards Cash paid related to net settlement of unit-based awards Distribution Made to Limited Partner, Cash Distributions Paid Cash distributions Payments of Financing Costs Financing costs Loan fees and incurred costs paid during period Payments of Capital Distribution Distributions to Parent Proceeds from Contributions from Parent Contributions from Parent Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental cash flow information: Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized amounts Income Taxes Paid Cash paid for income taxes Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental non-cash transactions: Represents the amount of non cash distributions paid to a common shareholder or unit-holder by a LLC or LP. Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner Non Cash Distributions Paid Non-cash distributions Non-cash distributions to certain common unitholders (DRIP) Non-cash contribution (to) from Parent company. Noncash Contribution To From Parent Company Predecessor's Non-cash contribution (to) from Predecessor's Parent Represents the amount transferred to/from inventory to property and equipment. Transfers to from inventory to property and equipment Transfers to inventory from property and equipment Represents the amount transferred from long term installment receivable to short term. Transfer from Long Term Installment Receivable To Short Term Transfer from long term installment receivable to short-term Represents the amount transferred from long-term liabilities to short-term liabilities. Transfer From Long Term Liabilities To Short Term Liabilities Transfer from long-term liabilities to short-term Increase (decrease) in future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred. Increase (Decrease) in Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Change in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities The deemed distribution for additional interest in predecessor company. Deemed Distribution For Additional Interest Predecessor Deemed distribution for additional interest in USA Compression Predecessor The value of shares issued as [noncash or part noncash] consideration for a business or asset acquired. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Value Of Shares Issued Issuance of units for the CDM Acquisition The value of shares issued as [noncash or part noncash] consideration for GP economic interest and IDRs. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Noncash Or Part Noncash Issuance Of Common Units For General Partnership Interest And Incentive Distribution Rights Issuance of common units for the Equity Restructuring Organization and Description of Business Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Organization and Description of Business Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions Trade Accounts Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Trade Accounts Receivable Inventory Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Installment Receivable The entire disclosure for information pertaining to installment receivable. Installment Receivable Disclosure [Text Block] Installment Receivable n/a Property And Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Includes, but is not limited to, accounting policies and methodology, roll forwards, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, including composite depreciation, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, useful lives and method used, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures. Also the disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss. Property Plant And Equipment Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Property And Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill Other assets and other liabilities, current. Other Current Assets and Other Current Liabilities The entire disclosure for other assets and other liabilities classified as current at the end of the reporting period. Other Assets And Other Liabilities Disclosure Current [Text Block] Other Current Assets and Other Current Liabilities Income Tax Expense Income tax disclosure Income tax expense Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt [Text Block] Long-Term Debt Represents preferred units and warrants. Preferred Units and Warrants The entire disclosure for preferred units and warrants. Preferred Units And Warrants [Text Block] Preferred Units and Warrants Partners' Capital. Partners' Capital Notes Disclosure [Text Block] Partners' Capital Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Revenue Recognition Transactions with Related Parties Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Transactions with Related Parties Unit-based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Unit-based Compensation Employee Benefit Plans Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans, Other than Share-based Compensation [Text Block] Employee Benefit Plans Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements