USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS, LP, 10-K filed on 2/17/2026
Annual Report
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Cover page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Feb. 12, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Cover [Abstract]      
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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 8115 Preston Road, Suite 700    
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas    
Entity Address, State or Province TX    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75225    
City Area Code 214    
Local Phone Number 545-0440    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests    
Trading Symbol USAC    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
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Entity Public Float     $ 1.9
Units outstanding   144,972,358  
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Audit Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Auditor Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name GRANT THORNTON LLP
Auditor Firm ID 248
Auditor Location Houston, Texas
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,564 $ 14
Inventories 134,488 133,901
Prepaid expenses and other assets 11,047 11,967
Total current assets 236,575 234,996
Property and equipment, net 2,162,624 2,273,376
Lease right-of-use assets 13,716 14,336
Identifiable intangible assets, net 186,893 216,273
Other assets 20,123 6,620
Total assets 2,619,931 2,745,601
Current liabilities:    
Accrued liabilities 93,785 99,428
Deferred revenue 65,013 63,900
Total current liabilities 186,917 190,678
Long-term debt, net 2,523,970 2,502,557
Operating lease liabilities 10,704 11,678
Other liabilities 10,842 12,930
Total liabilities 2,732,433 2,717,843
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred Units 0 168,809
Partners’ deficit:    
Common units, 126,795,135 and 117,314,783 units issued and outstanding, respectively (112,502) (141,051)
Total liabilities, Preferred Units, and partners’ deficit 2,619,931 2,745,601
Nonrelated Party    
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable and related-party receivables 80,823 88,478
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 20,122 27,245
Related Party    
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable and related-party receivables 1,653 636
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable $ 7,997 $ 105
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, allowances for credit losses $ 1,475 $ 1,474
Common units issued (in units) 126,795,135 117,314,783
Common units outstanding (in units) 126,795,135 117,314,783
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 998,099 $ 950,449 $ 846,178
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization 328,804 312,726 284,708
Depreciation and amortization 284,816 264,756 246,096
Selling, general, and administrative 66,343 72,666 72,714
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 3,820 4,939 (1,667)
Impairment of assets 7,811 913 12,346
Total costs and expenses 691,594 656,000 614,197
Operating income 306,505 294,449 231,981
Other income (expense):      
Interest expense, net (187,408) (193,471) (169,924)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (3,006) (4,966) 0
Gain on derivative instrument 0 5,684 7,449
Other 97 110 127
Total other expense (190,317) (192,643) (162,348)
Income before income tax expense 116,188 101,806 69,633
Income tax expense 4,869 2,231 1,365
Net income 111,319 99,575 68,268
Less: distributions on Preferred Units (8,288) (17,550) (47,775)
Net income attributable to common unitholders’ interests $ 103,031 $ 82,025 $ 20,493
Weighted average units outstanding:      
Weighted-average common units outstanding – basic (in units) 120,756 113,389 98,634
Weighted-average common units outstanding – diluted (in units) 121,274 114,501 100,675
Basic net income (loss) per common unit (in dollars per unit) $ 0.85 $ 0.72 $ 0.21
Diluted net income (loss) per common unit (in dollars per unit) 0.85 0.72 0.20
Distributions declared per common unit for respective periods (in dollars per unit) $ 2.10 $ 2.10 $ 2.10
Contract operations      
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 911,955 $ 885,250 $ 802,562
Parts and service      
Revenues:      
Total revenues 21,136 23,897 21,890
Related party      
Revenues:      
Total revenues $ 65,008 $ 41,302 $ 21,726
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common units
Warrants
Partners' capital beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ (116,299) $ (125,111) $ 8,812
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital      
Vesting of phantom units 6,878 6,878  
Distributions and distribution equivalent rights (206,488) (206,488)  
Issuance of common units under the DRIP 1,860 1,860  
Unit-based compensation for equity-classified awards 271 271  
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units 0 8,812 (8,812)
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders’ interests 20,493 20,493  
Partners' capital ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 (293,285) (293,285) 0
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital      
Vesting of phantom units 5,975 5,975  
Distributions and distribution equivalent rights (238,483) (238,483)  
Issuance of common units under the DRIP 1,552 1,552  
Unit-based compensation for equity-classified awards 465 465  
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units 300,700 300,700 0
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders’ interests 82,025 82,025  
Partners' capital ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 (141,051) (141,051) 0
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital      
Vesting of phantom units 11,045 11,045  
Distributions and distribution equivalent rights (252,389) (252,389)  
Issuance of common units under the DRIP 192 192  
Unit-based compensation for equity-classified awards 2,248 2,248  
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units 164,422 164,422  
Net income (loss) attributable to common unitholders’ interests 103,031 103,031  
Partners' capital ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ (112,502) $ (112,502) $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital (Deficit) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Common units      
Distribution per unit (in dollars per share) $ 2.10 $ 2.10 $ 2.10
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 111,319 $ 99,575 $ 68,268
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 284,816 264,756 246,096
Provision for expected credit losses 0 630 1,500
Amortization of debt issuance costs 8,554 8,748 7,279
Unit-based compensation expense 4,342 16,552 22,169
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 466 574 (52)
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 3,820 4,939 (1,667)
Loss on extinguishment of debt 3,006 4,966 0
Change in fair value of derivative instrument 0 1,204 (1,204)
Impairment of assets 7,811 913 12,346
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable and related-party receivables, net 6,638 5,677 (13,047)
Inventories (41,094) (101,855) (76,796)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 920 (1,350) (1,833)
Other assets (3,831) 3,876 4,197
Accounts payable (729) (3,891) 523
Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue 8,241 35,610 4,106
Other liabilities (17) 410 0
Net cash provided by operating activities 394,262 341,334 271,885
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures, net (117,277) (204,852) (238,522)
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment 2,252 1,337 5,334
Proceeds from insurance recovery 68 1,501 535
Net cash used in investing activities (114,957) (202,014) (232,653)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 1,795,419 1,117,843 1,089,191
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 750,000 1,000,000 0
Payments on revolving credit facility (1,772,511) (1,217,564) (863,334)
Repayments of Senior Debt (750,000) 0 0
Investments in government securities in connection with legal defeasance of the Senior Notes 2026 0 (748,764) 0
Cash paid related to net settlement of unit-based awards (8,514) (5,354) (6,446)
Deferred financing costs (17,896) (18,603) (379)
Other (372) (1,645) (489)
Net cash used in financing activities (270,755) (139,317) (39,256)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 8,550 3 (24)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 14 11 35
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 8,564 14 11
Supplemental non-cash transactions:      
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity 181,305 154,296 163,589
Income Taxes Paid 1,700 1,461 1,146
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]      
Distribution Made to Member or Limited Partner Non Cash Distributions Paid 192 1,552 1,860
Transfers to from inventory to property and equipment 37,335 78,524 54,570
Increase (Decrease) in Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid 787 (9,031) 3,644
Financing Costs Included In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities 61 14 125
Non Cash Exercise And conversion Of Warrants Into Common Units 0 0 8,812
Exercise And Conversion Of Preferred Units 164,422 300,700 0
Government Securities Transferred In Connection With The Legal Defeasance Of Debt 0 748,764 0
Legal Defeasance Of Debt 0 725,000 0
Common units      
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Cash distributions (254,206) (240,855) (209,049)
Preferred Units      
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Cash distributions $ (12,675) $ (24,375) $ (48,750)
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Organization and Description of Business
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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 natural gas compression services to customers under fixed-term contracts in the natural gas and crude oil industries, using 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 provide compression services in unconventional resource plays throughout the U.S., including the Utica, Marcellus, Permian, Denver-Julesburg, Eagle Ford, Mississippi Lime, Granite Wash, Woodford, Barnett, and Haynesville.
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 Partnership is a borrower under a revolving credit facility and its subsidiaries are guarantors of that revolving credit facility (see Note 10). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Partnership and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned by us.
Net income (loss) attributable to partners is allocated to our common units and participating securities using the two-class income allocation method. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Our common units trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “USAC”. 
USA Compression Management Services, LLC (“USAC Management”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Partner, performs certain management, administrative and operating services for us, and provides us with personnel to manage and operate our business. All of our employees, including our executive officers, are employees of USAC Management. As of December 31, 2025, USAC Management had 885 full-time employees. None of our employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
Acquisition of J-W Power Company
On January 12, 2026, the Partnership and USA Compression Partners, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership, completed the acquisition of J-W Energy Company (“J-W Energy”) and J-W Power Company (“J-W Power”), pursuant to which USA Compression Partners, LLC purchased all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of J-W Energy from Westerman, Ltd. for aggregate consideration of approximately $860.0 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, consisting of (i) 18,175,323 common units representing limited partner interests in the Partnership and (ii) approximately $430.0 million in cash (the foregoing acquisition, the “J-W Power Acquisition”). Upon consummation of the J-W Power Acquisition, J-W Power and J-W Energy became wholly owned subsidiaries of the Partnership.
The J-W Power Acquisition added approximately 0.8 million active horsepower and 1.0 million total horsepower to our fleet across key regions including the Northeast, Mid-Con, Rockies, Gulf Coast, Bakken and Permian Basin. J‑W Power also owns and operates specialized manufacturing facilities that support its internal compression requirements and those of third‑party customers.
At the time our consolidated financial statements were issued, the initial accounting for this business combination was incomplete; therefore, certain disclosures, including the purchase price allocation and pro forma information, are not included herein.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Our accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and pursuant to SEC rules and regulations.
Use of Estimates
Our 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 in these consolidated financial statements and the
accompanying results. Although these estimates were based on management’s available knowledge of current and expected future events, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Significant 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. 
We maintain deposits primarily in one financial institution, which may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Company has not experienced any losses related to amounts in excess of FDIC limits.
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at their invoiced amounts.
Allowance for Credit Losses
We evaluate allowance for credit losses with reference to our trade accounts receivable balances, which are 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 owed to us, our collection experiences 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 other companies within their 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.
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 to five years. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
When property and equipment is retired or sold, the associated carrying value and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from our accounts and any related gains or losses are recorded within our Consolidated Statements of Operations within 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 $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The carrying value of long-lived assets 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 involves idle units that 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 years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023. 
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.
We assess identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We did not record any impairment of identifiable intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, or 2023.
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 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. Refer to Note 13 for more detailed information about revenue recognition for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Unit-Based Compensation
Our unit-based compensation awards include phantom units, restricted units, and cash restricted units. The fair values of phantom units granted to employees and cash restricted units are estimated at the end of each reporting period and are accounted for as liabilities. The fair value of phantom units granted to directors and restricted units are determined at grant date and amortized using the straight-line method over the vesting period. Refer to Note 15 for more detailed information about our unit-based compensation awards.
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. Net earnings for financial statement purposes may differ significantly from taxable income reportable to unitholders as a result of differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities.
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 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 attributable to Finance Corp are included within our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 9 for more detailed information about the Texas Margin Tax for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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 December 31, 2025 and 2024, 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 2027, Senior Notes 2029, and Senior Notes 2033 were 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 2027, Senior Notes 2029, and Senior Notes 2033 (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal— 750,000 
Fair value of Senior Notes 2027— 750,938 
Senior Notes 2029, aggregate principal1,000,000 1,000,000 
Fair value of Senior Notes 20291,033,800 1,007,500 
Senior Notes 2033, aggregate principal750,000 — 
Fair value of Senior Notes 2033757,500 — 
Operating Segment
We operate in a single business segment, the compression services business.
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Trade Accounts Receivable
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Receivables [Abstract]  
Trade Accounts Receivable Trade Accounts Receivable
The allowance for credit losses, which was $1.5 million at both December 31, 2025 and 2024, 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, 2023$2,260 
Current-period provision for expected credit losses630 
Write-offs charged against the allowance(1,416)
Balance as of December 31, 20241,474 
Recoveries collected1 
Balance as of December 31, 2025$1,475 
Unfavorable developments related to a customer was the primary factor supporting the recognized increase to the allowance for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Inventories
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
Components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Serialized parts$63,433 $66,631 
Non-serialized parts71,055 67,270 
Total inventories$134,488 $133,901 
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Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Asset, and Other Assets
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property And Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill  
Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Asset, and Other Assets Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets, and Other Assets
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Compression and treating equipment$4,243,709 $4,134,544 
Automobiles and vehicles62,461 53,301 
Computer equipment41,045 38,614 
Leasehold improvements11,004 9,807 
Buildings3,935 3,935 
Furniture and fixtures1,231 963 
Land77 77 
Total property and equipment, gross4,363,462 4,241,241 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,200,838)(1,967,865)
Total property and equipment, net$2,162,624 $2,273,376 
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Compression and treating equipment, acquired new25 years
Compression and treating equipment, acquired used
5 - 25 years
Furniture and fixtures
3 - 10 years
Vehicles and computer equipment
1 - 10 years
Buildings5 years
Leasehold improvements5 years
Depreciation expense on property and equipment and loss (gain) on disposition of assets were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Depreciation expense$255,437 $235,377 $216,716 
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets3,820 4,939 (1,667)
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we evaluated the future deployment of our idle fleet assets under current market conditions and retired 28, 2, and 42 compression and treating units, respectively, representing approximately 19,005, 1,260, and 37,700 of aggregate horsepower, respectively, that previously were used to provide compression and treating services in our business. As a result, we recorded impairments of compression and treating equipment of $7.8 million, $0.3 million, and $12.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The primary circumstances supporting these impairments were: (i) unmarketability of certain compression units into the foreseeable future, (ii) excessive maintenance costs associated with certain fleet assets, and (iii) prohibitive retrofitting costs that likely would prevent certain compression units from securing customer acceptance. These compression and treating units were written down to their estimated salvage values, if any.
Identifiable Intangible Assets
Identifiable intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
Customer
Relationships		Trade NamesTotal
Gross balance as of December 31, 2024$485,162 $65,500 $550,662 
Accumulated amortization(286,628)(47,761)(334,389)
Net balance as of December 31, 2024$198,534 $17,739 $216,273 
Gross balance as of December 31, 2025$485,162 $65,500 $550,662 
Accumulated amortization(312,732)(51,037)(363,769)
Net balance as of December 31, 2025$172,430 $14,463 $186,893 
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, was $29.4 million, $29.4 million, and $29.4 million, respectively.
The expected amortization of the intangible assets for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
2026$29,380 
202714,486 
202812,135 
202912,135 
203010,222 
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Current Liabilities
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Current Liabilities Current Liabilities
Components of current liabilities included the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Accrued interest expense$36,952 $39,337 
Accrued unit-based compensation liability4,094 22,766 
Accrued payroll and benefits20,832 10,656 
Accrued capital expenditures5,428 4,641 
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Lease Accounting
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease Accounting Lease Accounting
We maintain both finance leases and operating leases, primarily related to office space, warehouse facilities, and certain corporate equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to seven years, some of which include options that permit renewals for additional periods.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, accrued liabilities, and operating lease liabilities within our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
ROU lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available on the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. ROU lease assets also include any lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. Our lease terms
may include options to extend or terminate the lease which is recognized when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Operating lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable costs such as our proportionate share of actual costs for utilities, common area maintenance, property taxes, and insurance are not included in the lease liability and are recognized in the period in which they are incurred.
For short-term leases (leases that have terms of twelve months or less upon commencement), lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis and no ROU assets are recorded. For certain equipment leases, such as office equipment, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single-lease component.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Operating leases:
Lease right-of-use assets$13,716 $14,336 
Accrued liabilities(4,412)(4,013)
Operating lease liabilities(10,704)(11,678)
Finance leases:
Property and equipment, gross$4,417 $4,417 
Accumulated depreciation(3,528)(3,130)
Property and equipment, net889 1,287 
Accrued liabilities(407)(374)
Other liabilities(720)(1,127)
Components of lease expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Income Statement Line Item202520242023
Operating lease costs:
Operating lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization$3,837 $3,856 $3,586 
Operating lease costSelling, general, and administrative1,516 1,442 1,490 
Total operating lease costs5,353 5,298 5,076 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of lease assetsDepreciation and amortization398 502 351 
Short-term lease costs:
Short-term lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization60 76 135 
Short-term lease costSelling, general, and administrative29 — 39 
Total short-term lease costs89 76 174 
Variable lease costs:
Variable lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization424 65 10 
Variable lease costSelling, general, and administrative893 963 803 
Total variable lease costs1,317 1,028 813 
Total lease costs$7,157 $6,904 $6,414 
The weighted-average remaining lease terms and weighted-average discount rates were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases6 years4 years5 years
Finance leases3 years4 years4 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.5 %5.4 %5.1 %
Finance leases7.1 %7.2 %6.3 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases consisted of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(5,536)$(5,439)$(5,034)
Operating cash flows from finance leases(136)(157)(174)
Financing cash flows from finance leases(374)(436)(489)
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$4,116 $1,432 $3,105 
Finance leases— 756 — 
Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025, consisted of the following (in thousands):
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
2026$5,135 $481 $5,616 
20273,866 484 4,350 
20283,566 154 3,720 
20292,844 54 2,898 
2030511 54 565 
Thereafter1,194 45 1,239 
Total lease payments17,116 1,272 18,388 
Less: present-value discount(2,000)(145)(2,145)
Present value of lease liabilities$15,116 $1,127 $16,243 
As of December 31, 2025, we have entered into one operating lease that has not yet commenced with an estimated present value of $3.7 million. This operating lease will commence in the first quarter of 2026 and has a primary term of three years.
Lease Accounting Lease Accounting
We maintain both finance leases and operating leases, primarily related to office space, warehouse facilities, and certain corporate equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of up to seven years, some of which include options that permit renewals for additional periods.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, accrued liabilities, and operating lease liabilities within our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
ROU lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available on the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. ROU lease assets also include any lease payments made and exclude lease incentives. Our lease terms
may include options to extend or terminate the lease which is recognized when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Operating lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable costs such as our proportionate share of actual costs for utilities, common area maintenance, property taxes, and insurance are not included in the lease liability and are recognized in the period in which they are incurred.
For short-term leases (leases that have terms of twelve months or less upon commencement), lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis and no ROU assets are recorded. For certain equipment leases, such as office equipment, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single-lease component.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Operating leases:
Lease right-of-use assets$13,716 $14,336 
Accrued liabilities(4,412)(4,013)
Operating lease liabilities(10,704)(11,678)
Finance leases:
Property and equipment, gross$4,417 $4,417 
Accumulated depreciation(3,528)(3,130)
Property and equipment, net889 1,287 
Accrued liabilities(407)(374)
Other liabilities(720)(1,127)
Components of lease expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Income Statement Line Item202520242023
Operating lease costs:
Operating lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization$3,837 $3,856 $3,586 
Operating lease costSelling, general, and administrative1,516 1,442 1,490 
Total operating lease costs5,353 5,298 5,076 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of lease assetsDepreciation and amortization398 502 351 
Short-term lease costs:
Short-term lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization60 76 135 
Short-term lease costSelling, general, and administrative29 — 39 
Total short-term lease costs89 76 174 
Variable lease costs:
Variable lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization424 65 10 
Variable lease costSelling, general, and administrative893 963 803 
Total variable lease costs1,317 1,028 813 
Total lease costs$7,157 $6,904 $6,414 
The weighted-average remaining lease terms and weighted-average discount rates were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases6 years4 years5 years
Finance leases3 years4 years4 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.5 %5.4 %5.1 %
Finance leases7.1 %7.2 %6.3 %
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases consisted of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(5,536)$(5,439)$(5,034)
Operating cash flows from finance leases(136)(157)(174)
Financing cash flows from finance leases(374)(436)(489)
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$4,116 $1,432 $3,105 
Finance leases— 756 — 
Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025, consisted of the following (in thousands):
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
2026$5,135 $481 $5,616 
20273,866 484 4,350 
20283,566 154 3,720 
20292,844 54 2,898 
2030511 54 565 
Thereafter1,194 45 1,239 
Total lease payments17,116 1,272 18,388 
Less: present-value discount(2,000)(145)(2,145)
Present value of lease liabilities$15,116 $1,127 $16,243 
As of December 31, 2025, we have entered into one operating lease that has not yet commenced with an estimated present value of $3.7 million. This operating lease will commence in the first quarter of 2026 and has a primary term of three years.
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Derivative Instrument
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instrument
In August 2024, we elected to terminate an interest-rate swap we previously used to manage interest-rate risk associated with the floating-rate Credit Agreement. The interest-rate swap’s notional principal amount was $700 million and had a termination date of December 31, 2025. Under the interest-rate swap, we paid a fixed interest rate of 3.9725% and received floating interest-rate payments that were indexed to the one-month SOFR.
We did not apply hedge accounting to our previously outstanding derivative. Our derivative was carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and was classified as current or long-term depending on the expected timing of settlement, and gains and losses associated with the derivative instrument were recognized currently in gain on derivative instrument within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows related to cash settlements for the periods presented were classified as operating activities within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The following table summarizes the location and amounts recognized related to our derivative instrument within our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Gain on derivative instrument$— $5,684 $7,449 
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Income Tax Expense
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax Expense Income Tax Expense
We are subject to the Texas Margin Tax, which applies a tax to our gross margin. We do not conduct business in any other state where a similar tax is applied. The Texas Margin Tax requires certain forms of legal entities, including limited partnerships, to pay a tax of 0.75% on its “margin,” as defined in the law, based on annual results. The tax base to which the tax is applied is the least of (i) 70% of total revenues for federal income tax purposes, (ii) total revenue less cost of goods sold, (iii) total revenue less compensation for federal income tax purposes, or (iv) total revenue less $1 million.
Components of our income tax expense are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Current tax expense:
Federal $2,877 $— $— 
State1,526 1,657 1,417 
Total4,403 1,657 1,417 
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
State466 574 (52)
Total466 574 (52)
Total income tax expense$4,869 $2,231 $1,365 
Historically, our effective tax rate has differed from the statutory rate primarily due to partnership earnings that are not subject to United States federal and most state income taxes at the partnership level. A reconciliation of income tax expense at the United States statutory rate to the Partnership’s income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
AmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercent
Income tax expense at United States statutory rate$24,400 21.00 %$21,379 21.00 %$14,623 21.00 %
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect*1,992 1.71 %2,231 2.19 %1,365 1.96 %
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Partnership earnings not subject to tax(24,400)(21.00)%(21,379)(21.00)%(14,623)(21.00)%
Federal audit accrual2,877 2.48 %— — — — 
Income tax expense$4,869 4.19 %$2,231 2.19 %$1,365 1.96 %
*State taxes in Texas made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the tax effect in this category for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Deferred income tax balances are the direct effect of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when the taxes are actually paid or recovered.
The tax effects of temporary differences related to property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets, and goodwill that gives rise to deferred tax assets (liabilities), included net within other liabilities, are as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Deferred tax assets:
Goodwill$10 $11 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment(5,230)(4,763)
Identifiable intangible assets(21)(23)
Total deferred tax liabilities(5,251)(4,786)
Deferred tax liabilities, net$(5,241)$(4,775)
Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740 Income Taxes (“Topic 740”) provides guidance on measurement and recognition in accounting for income tax uncertainties and provides related guidance on derecognition, classification, disclosure, interest, and penalties. As of December 31, 2025, we had no material unrecognized tax benefits (as defined in Topic 740). We do not expect to incur interest charges or penalties related to our tax positions, but if such charges or penalties are incurred, our policy is to account for interest charges and penalties as income tax expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our U.S. Federal income tax returns for years 2019 and 2020 currently are under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). Refer to Note 17 for more detailed information about our IRS examinations. Examinations of our Texas Margin Tax returns for report years 2018 through 2021 were completed in 2023 by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts with no material adjustments. In general, USA Compression and its subsidiaries are no longer subject to examination by the IRS, and most state jurisdictions, for the 2018 and prior years.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 provides that any tax adjustments (including any applicable penalties and interest) resulting from partnership audits generally will be determined at the partnership level for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. To the extent possible under these rules, our General Partner may elect to either pay the taxes (including any applicable penalties and interest) directly to the IRS or, if eligible, issue a revised information statement to each unitholder, and former unitholder, with respect to an audited and adjusted return. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 allows a partnership to elect to apply these provisions to any return of the partnership filed for partnership taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment, November 2, 2015. We do not intend to elect to apply these provisions for any tax return filed for partnership taxable years beginning before January 1, 2018.
Cash paid for income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds:
State:
Texas$1,700 $1,461 $1,146 
Total$1,700 $1,461 $1,146 
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Debt Obligations
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Obligations Debt Obligations
Our debt obligations, of which there is no current portion, consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal$— $750,000 
Senior Notes 2029, aggregate principal1,000,000 1,000,000 
Senior Notes 2033, aggregate principal750,000 — 
Less: deferred financing costs, net of amortization(21,030)(19,535)
Total senior notes, net1,728,970 1,730,465 
Revolving credit facility795,000 772,092 
Total long-term debt, net$2,523,970 $2,502,557 
Revolving Credit Facility
On August 27, 2025, the Partnership, amended and restated its existing credit agreement by entering into the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matures on August 27, 2030, except that if more than $50.0 million of the Senior Notes 2029 are outstanding on December 14, 2028, the Credit Agreement will mature on December 14, 2028.
The Credit Agreement provides for an asset-based revolving credit facility to be made available for the Partnership in an aggregate amount of up to $1.75 billion (subject to availability under our borrowing base), with a further potential increase of up to an additional $300 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 existing subsidiaries. In addition, under the Credit Agreement the Partnership’s Secured Obligations (as defined therein) 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).
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a per-annum interest rate equal to, at the Partnership’s option, either the Alternate Base Rate, one-month SOFR (which shall only be available for swingline loans made under the Credit Agreement), Daily Simple SOFR, or SOFR plus, in each case, the applicable margin. “Alternate Base Rate” means the greatest of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, and (iii) one-month SOFR rate plus 1.00%. The applicable margin for borrowings varies (a) in the case of Daily Simple SOFR and SOFR loans, from 1.75% to 2.50% per annum, and (b) in the case of Alternate Base Rate loans and one-month SOFR loans, from 0.75% to 1.50% per annum, and will be determined based on a total leverage ratio pricing grid. In addition, the Partnership is required to pay commitment fees based on the daily unused amount under the facility in an amount per annum equal to 0.25%. Amounts borrowed and repaid under the Credit Agreement may be re-borrowed, subject to borrowing base availability.
The Credit Agreement permits us to make distributions of available cash to unitholders so long as (i) no default under the Credit Agreement 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 Credit Agreement’s financial covenants; and (iii) immediately prior to and after giving effect to such distribution, we have availability under the Credit Agreement of at least $100 million. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains various covenants that may limit, among other things, our ability to (subject to exceptions):
•grant liens;
•make certain loans or investments;
•incur additional indebtedness or guarantee other indebtedness;
•enter into transactions with affiliates;
•merge or consolidate;
•sell our assets; and
•make certain acquisitions.
The Credit Agreement also contains various financial covenants, including covenants requiring us to maintain:
•a minimum EBITDA to interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00, 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 3.00 to 1.00 or less than 0.00 to 1.00, determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, with EBITDA annualized for the most-recent fiscal quarter; and
•a funded debt-to-EBITDA ratio, defined in the Credit Agreement as the Total Leverage Ratio, determined as of the last day of each fiscal quarter with EBITDA annualized for the most-recent fiscal quarter, of not greater than 5.50 to 1.00 or less than 0.00 to 1.00.
If a default exists under the Credit Agreement, the lenders will be able to accelerate the maturity on the amount then outstanding and exercise other rights and remedies. For purposes of the above covenants, EBITDA is calculated as set forth in the Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2025, 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 made to a bank account controlled by the administrative agent. While we are not required by the terms of the Credit Agreement to use these customer remittances to reduce borrowings under the facility unless certain events of default occur under the Credit Agreement or unused availability under the facility is reduced below $70 million, we have in the past routinely applied such remittances to reduce borrowings under the facility.
In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, we paid certain upfront fees and arrangement fees to the arrangers, syndication agents and senior managing agents of the Credit Agreement in the amount of $7.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2025. These fees were capitalized to loan costs and included in other assets, and are amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. 
As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement of $795.0 million and, after accounting for outstanding letters of credit in the amount of $0.8 million, $954.2 million of remaining unused availability, all of which was available to be drawn, inclusive of restrictions related to compliance with applicable financial covenants. The borrowing base consists of eligible accounts receivable, inventory, and compression units. The largest component, representing 94% of the borrowing base as of December 31, 2025, was eligible compression units. Eligible compression units consist of compressor packages that are under service contracts, leased or rented, and carried in the financial statements as fixed assets.
Our weighted-average interest rate in effect for all borrowings under the Credit Agreement for the year ended December 31, 2025, was 6.77%, and our weighted-average interest rate under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2025, was 5.74%.
Issuance of Senior Notes 2033
On September 24, 2025, the Partnership and Finance Corp co-issued the Senior Notes 2033, a $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes that will mature on October 1, 2033. The Senior Notes 2033 accrue interest at the rate of 6.250% per year. Interest on the Senior Notes 2033 is payable semi-annually in arrears on each of April 1 and October 1, commencing on April 1, 2026.
At any time prior to October 1, 2028, we may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes 2033 at a redemption price equal to 106.250% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, in an amount not greater than the net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, provided that at least 60% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes 2033 remain outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption (excluding Senior Notes 2033 held by us and our subsidiaries) and the redemption occurs within 180 days of the date of the closing of such equity offering. Prior to October 1, 2028, we may also redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes 2033 at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a make-whole premium at the redemption date and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
On or after October 1, 2028, we may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes 2033 at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on October 1 of the years indicated below:
YearPercentages
2028103.125 %
2029101.563 %
2030 and thereafter100.000 %
If we experience a change of control followed by a ratings decline, which ratings decline is caused by the applicable change of control event, unless we have previously exercised, or concurrently exercise, our right to redeem the Senior Notes 2033 (as described above), we may be required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes 2033 at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date.
In connection with issuing the Senior Notes 2033, we incurred certain issuance costs in the amount of $9.7 million, which are amortized over the expected term of the Senior Notes 2033.
The indenture governing the Senior Notes 2033 (the “2033 Indenture”) contains certain financial covenants that we must comply with in order to make certain restricted payments as described in the 2033 Indenture. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with such financial covenants under the 2033 Indenture.
The Senior Notes 2033 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed (the “2033 Guarantees”), jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by all of our existing 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 borrows under any other credit facility or guarantees certain of our indebtedness (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The Senior Notes 2033 and the 2033 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 2033 and the 2033 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 2033.
Senior Notes 2029
On March 18, 2024, the Partnership and Finance Corp co-issued the Senior Notes 2029, a $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes that will mature on March 15, 2029. The Senior Notes 2029 accrue interest from March 18, 2024 at the rate of 7.125% per year. Interest on the Senior Notes 2029 is payable semi-annually in arrears on each of March 15 and September 15, which commenced on September 15, 2024.
At any time prior to March 15, 2026, we may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes 2029 at a redemption price equal to 107.125% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date, in an amount not greater than the net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings, provided that at least 60% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes 2029 remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption (excluding Senior Notes 2029 held by us and our subsidiaries) and redemption occurs within 180 days of the date of the closing of such equity offering.
Prior to March 15, 2026, we may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes 2029 at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a make-whole premium at the redemption date and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date.
On or after March 15, 2026, we may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes 2029 at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on March 15 of the years indicated below:
YearPercentages
2026103.563 %
2027101.781 %
2028 and thereafter100.000 %
If we experience a change of control followed by a ratings decline, which ratings decline is caused by the applicable change of control event, unless we have previously exercised, or concurrently exercise, our right to redeem the Senior Notes 2029 (as described above), we may be required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes 2029 at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date.
In connection with issuing the Senior Notes 2029, we incurred certain issuance costs in the amount of $18.2 million, which are amortized over the expected term of the Senior Notes 2029.
The indenture governing the Senior Notes 2029 (the “2029 Indenture”) contains certain financial covenants that we must comply with in order to make certain restricted payments as described in the 2029 Indenture. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with such financial covenants under the 2029 Indenture.
The Senior Notes 2029 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed (the “2029 Guarantees”), jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by all of our existing 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 2029 and the 2029 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 2029 and the 2029 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 2029.
Redemption of Senior Notes 2027
On September 15, 2025, we provided notice to the holders of our Senior Notes 2027 that, contingent on receipt of the proceeds from the Senior Notes 2033, the Senior Notes 2027 would be redeemed in full at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest, on October 15, 2025 (the “Redemption”). The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Senior Notes 2033, together with borrowings under our Credit Agreement, were used to fund the Redemption. Prior to the completion of the Redemption, we applied the net proceeds from the Senior Notes 2033 to repay outstanding borrowings under our Credit Agreement. The Redemption was completed on October 15, 2025.
We have no assets or operations independent of our subsidiaries, and there are no significant restrictions on our ability to obtain funds from our subsidiaries by dividend or loan. Each of the Guarantors 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 of 1933, as amended.
Subsidiary Guarantors
The Partnership may from time to time file a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the SEC to register the issuance and sale of, among other securities, debt securities, which may be co-issued by Finance Corp (together with the Partnership, the “Issuers”) and fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the Partnership’s operating subsidiaries for the benefit of each holder and the trustee. Such guarantees are expected to be subject to release, subject to certain limitations, as follows (i) upon the sale, exchange or transfer, by way of a merger or otherwise, to any person that is not our affiliate, of all of our direct or indirect limited partnership or other equity interest in such subsidiary guarantor; or (ii) upon delivery by an Issuer of a written notice to the trustee of the release or discharge of all guarantees by such subsidiary guarantor of any debt of the Issuers other than obligations arising under the indenture governing such debt and any debt securities issued under such indenture, except a discharge or release by or as a result of payment under such guarantees.
Maturities of long-term debt for each of the five succeeding years are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
2026$— 
2027— 
2028— 
20291,000,000 
2030795,000 
Thereafter750,000 
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Preferred Units
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Preferred Units and Warrants  
Preferred Units Preferred Units
Preferred Unit and Warrant Private Placement
On April 2, 2018, we completed a private placement of $500 million in the aggregate of (i) newly authorized and established Preferred Units and (ii) two tranches of warrants to purchase common units with certain investment funds managed, or advised, by EIG Global Energy Partners. We issued the holders of the Preferred Units an aggregate of 500,000 Preferred Units with a face value of $1,000 per Preferred Unit, a tranche of warrants with the right to purchase 10,000,000 common units with a strike price of $19.59 per common unit, and a tranche of warrants with the right to purchase 5,000,000 common units with a strike price of $17.03 per common unit. Refer to Note 12 for further information on these warrants.
On November 13, 2018, the Partnership filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 to register 41,202,553 common units that are potentially issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Units and exercise of the warrants described above.
The Preferred Units ranked senior to our common units with respect to distributions and liquidation rights. The holders of the Preferred Units were entitled to receive cumulative quarterly cash distributions equal to $24.375 per Preferred Unit. As of December 31, 2025, all of the Preferred Units had been converted to common units.
The change in Preferred Units outstanding was as follows:
Preferred Units Outstanding
Number of Preferred Units outstanding, December 31, 2024180,000 
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units(180,000)
Number of Preferred Units outstanding, December 31, 2025— 
We have declared and paid per-unit quarterly cash distributions to the holders of the Preferred Units of record as follows:
Payment dateDistribution per Preferred Unit
February 3, 2023$24.375 
May 5, 202324.375 
August 4, 202324.375 
November 3, 202324.375 
Total 2023 distributions
$97.50 
February 2, 2024$24.375 
May 3, 202424.375 
August 2, 202424.375 
November 1, 202424.375 
Total 2024 distributions
$97.50 
February 7, 2025$24.375 
May 9, 202524.375 
August 8, 202524.375 
November 7, 202524.375 
Total 2025 distributions
$97.50 
The Preferred Units were presented as temporary equity within the mezzanine section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets because of redemption provisions that were outside the Partnership’s control.
The Preferred Units were recorded at their issuance date fair value, net of issuance cost. Net income allocations increase the carrying value and declared distributions decrease the carrying value of the Preferred Units.
June 2025 Conversion
On June 3, 2025, the holders of the Preferred Units elected to convert 100,000 Preferred Units into 4,997,126 common units. These Preferred Units were converted into common units and, for our second-quarter 2025 distribution, the holders received the common unit distribution of $0.525 on the 4,997,126 common units in lieu of the Preferred Unit distribution of $24.375 on the converted 100,000 Preferred Units.
December 2025 Conversion
On December 2, 2025, the holders of the Preferred Units elected to convert the remaining 80,000 Preferred Units into 3,997,700 common units. These Preferred Units were converted into common units and, for our fourth-quarter 2025 distribution, the holders received the common unit distribution of $0.525 on the 3,997,700 common units in lieu of the Preferred Unit distribution of $24.375 on the converted 80,000 Preferred Units.
Changes in the Preferred Units’ balance are as follows (in thousands):
Preferred Units
Balance as of December 31, 2022$477,309 
Net income allocated to Preferred Units47,775 
Cash distributions on Preferred Units(48,750)
Balance as of December 31, 2023476,334 
Net income allocated to Preferred Units17,550 
Cash distributions on Preferred Units(24,375)
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units(300,700)
Balance as of December 31, 2024168,809 
Net income allocated to Preferred Units8,288 
Cash distributions on Preferred Units(12,675)
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units(164,422)
Balance as of December 31, 2025$— 
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Partners' Deficit
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Partners' Capital Notes [Abstract]  
Partners' Deficit Partners’ Deficit
Common Units
The change in common units outstanding were as follows:
Common Units Outstanding
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 202298,227,656 
Vesting of phantom units310,059 
Issuance of common units under the DRIP87,808 
Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units2,360,488 
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 2023100,986,011 
Vesting of phantom units272,616 
Issuance of common units under the DRIP65,352 
Exercise and conversion of Preferred units into common units15,990,804 
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 2024117,314,783 
Vesting of phantom units477,694 
Issuance of common units under the DRIP7,832 
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units8,994,826 
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 2025126,795,135 
As of December 31, 2025, Energy Transfer held 46,056,228 common units, including 8,000,000 common units held by the General Partner and controlled by Energy Transfer.
The limited partners holding our common units have the following rights, among others:
•right to receive distributions of our available cash within 45 days after the end of each quarter, so long as we have paid the required distributions on the Preferred Units for such quarter;
•right to transfer limited partner unit ownership to substitute limited partners;
•right to approve certain amendments of the Partnership Agreement;
•right to electronic access of an annual report, containing audited financial statements and a report on those financial statements by our independent public accountants, within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year end; and
•right to receive information reasonably required for tax reporting purposes within 90 days after the close of the calendar year.
Cash Distributions
We have declared and paid per-unit quarterly distributions to our limited partner unitholders of record, including DER payments to the holders of our restricted and phantom units, as follows (dollars in millions, except distribution per unit):
Payment DateDistribution per
Limited Partner
Unit		Amount Paid to
Common
Unitholders		Amount Paid to
Phantom and Restricted
Unitholders		Total
Distribution
February 3, 2023$0.525 $51.6 $1.1 $52.7 
May 5, 20230.525 51.6 1.1 52.7 
August 4, 20230.525 51.6 1.2 52.8 
November 3, 20230.525 51.6 1.1 52.7 
Total 2023 distributions$2.10 $206.4 $4.5 $210.9 
February 2, 2024$0.525 $54.1 $1.0 $55.1 
May 3, 20240.525 61.4 1.0 62.4 
August 2, 20240.525 61.4 1.0 62.4 
November 1, 20240.525 61.5 1.0 62.5 
Total 2024 distributions$2.10 $238.4 $4.0 $242.4 
February 7, 2025$0.525 $61.7 $0.7 $62.4 
May 9, 20250.525 61.7 0.6 62.3 
August 8, 20250.525 64.4 0.4 64.8 
November 7, 20250.525 64.4 0.4 64.8 
Total 2025 distributions$2.10 $252.2 $2.1 $254.3 
Announced Quarterly Distribution
On January 15, 2026, we announced a cash distribution of $0.525 per unit on our common units. The distribution was paid on February 6, 2026, to common unitholders of record as of the close of business on January 26, 2026.
DRIP
During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, distributions of $0.2 million, $1.6 million, and $1.9 million, respectively, were reinvested under the DRIP resulting in the issuance of 7,832, 65,352, and 87,808 common units, respectively.
On August 5, 2020, we filed a registration statement on Form S-3 for the issuance of up to 5,000,000 units under the DRIP.
Warrants
On October 27, 2023, 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 exercised in full by the holders. The exercise of the warrants was net settled by the Partnership for 2,360,488 common units. No warrants remained outstanding subsequent to the exercise on October 27, 2023.
Income (Loss) Per Unit
The computation of income (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 income (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. Income (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 income (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 and restricted units, and unexercised warrants are not included in basic income (loss) per unit, as they are not considered to be participating securities, but are included in the calculation of diluted income (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 year ended December 31, 2025, approximately 518,000 incremental unvested phantom and restricted units represent the difference between our basic and diluted weighted-average common units outstanding.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, approximately 1,112,000 incremental unvested phantom and restricted units represent the difference between our basic and diluted weighted-average common units outstanding.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, approximately 1,167,000 and 873,000 incremental unvested phantom units and “in the money” then-outstanding warrants, respectively, represent the difference between our basic and diluted weighted-average common units outstanding
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Revenue Recognition
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
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):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Contract operations revenue
$971,636 $925,243 $823,661 
Retail parts and services revenue
26,463 25,206 22,517 
Total revenues
$998,099 $950,449 $846,178 
The following table disaggregates our revenue by timing of provision of services or transfer of goods (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Services provided over time:
Primary term$790,233 $799,161 $643,284 
Month-to-month181,403 126,082 180,377 
Total services provided over time971,636 925,243 823,661 
Services provided or goods transferred at a point in time26,463 25,206 22,517 
Total revenues$998,099 $950,449 $846,178 
Contract operations revenue
Revenue from contracted compression, natural gas treating, and maintenance services is recognized ratably as services are provided to our customers under our fixed-fee contracts over the term of the contract. Initial contract terms typically range from six months to five years. However, we usually continue to provide compression services at a specific location beyond the initial contract term, either through contract renewal or on a month-to-month or longer basis. We primarily enter into fixed-fee contracts whereby our customers are required to pay our monthly fee even during periods of limited or disrupted throughput. Services generally are billed monthly, one month in advance of the commencement of the service month, except for certain customers who are billed at the beginning of the service month, and payment generally is due 30 days after receipt of our
invoice. Amounts invoiced in advance are recorded as deferred revenue until earned, at which time they are recognized as revenue. The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize is based on the fixed-fee rate stated in each service contract.
Variable consideration exists in select contracts when billing rates vary based on actual equipment availability or volume of total installed horsepower.
Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, we allocate revenues to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone service fee. We generally determine standalone service fees based on the service fees charged to customers or use expected cost plus margin.
The majority of our service performance obligations are satisfied over time as services are rendered at selected customer locations on a monthly basis and based on specific performance criteria identified in the applicable contract. The monthly service for each location is substantially the same service month-to-month and is promised consecutively over the service contract term. We measure progress and performance of the service consistently using a straight-line, time-based method as each month passes, because our performance obligations are satisfied evenly over the contract term as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by our service. If variable consideration exists, it is allocated to the distinct monthly service within the series to which such variable consideration relates. We have elected to apply the invoicing practical expedient to recognize revenue for such variable consideration, as the invoice corresponds directly to the value transferred to the customer based on our performance completed to date.
There are typically no material obligations for returns or refunds. Our standard contracts do not usually include material non-cash consideration.
Contract Balances with Customers
The balances of the Partnership's accounts receivable from contracts with customers and contract liabilities at January 1, 2024 were $95.4 million, net of allowances for credit losses and $68.6 million, respectively.
Deferred Revenue
We record contract liabilities as deferred revenue when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance. Components of deferred revenue were as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
Balance sheet location20252024
Current (1)
Deferred revenue$65,013 $63,900 
Noncurrent
Other liabilities4,486 6,616 
Total
$69,499 $70,516 
________________________
(1)We recognized $63.6 million of revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025, related to our deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2024.
Retail parts and services revenue
Retail parts and services revenue primarily is earned on directly reimbursable freight and crane charges that are the financial responsibility of the customers and maintenance work on units that are outside the scope of core maintenance activities. Revenue from retail parts and services is recognized at the point-in-time the part is transferred or service is provided and control is transferred to the customer. At such time, the customer has the ability to direct the use of the benefits of such part or service after we have performed our services. We bill upon completion of the service or transfer of the parts, and payment generally is due 30 days after receipt of our invoice. The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize is based on the invoice amount. There are typically no material obligations for returns, refunds, or warranties. Our standard contracts do not usually include material variable or non-cash consideration.
Performance Obligations
As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations related to our contract operations revenue was $1.2 billion. We expect to recognize these remaining performance obligations as follows (in thousands):
2026202720282029ThereafterTotal
Remaining performance obligations$636,057 $353,559 $155,320 $38,456 $17,420 $1,200,812 
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Related Parties Transactions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Transactions with Related Parties Related Party Transactions
We provide natural gas compression and treating services to entities affiliated with Energy Transfer, which as of December 31, 2025, owned approximately 36% of our limited partner interests and 100% of the General Partner.
Under our Partnership Agreement, our General Partner does not receive a management fee or other compensation for its role as our general partner. However, our General Partner is reimbursed for expenses incurred on our behalf. These expenses include costs allocable to us under the shared services model with Energy Transfer, as well as all other expenses necessary or appropriate to the conduct of our business that are allocable to us, as provided for in our Partnership Agreement. There is no cap on the amount that may be paid or reimbursed to our General Partner.
Revenue recognized from those entities affiliated with Energy Transfer on our Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Related-party revenues$65,008 $41,302 $21,726 
Expense reimbursement2,545 — — 
Losses on disposition of assets621 — — 
Balances with related parties from those entities affiliated with Energy Transfer on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Related-party receivables$1,653 $636 
Related-party payables7,997 105 
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized capitalized expense reimbursement of $2.1 million to other assets related to cloud computing arrangement ERP implementation costs. For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized capitalized expenditures of $44.9 million to property and equipment, net.
We have binding commitments under purchase orders for new compression units ordered but not received with an entity affiliated with Energy Transfer. The commitments as of December 31, 2025 were $78.4 million.
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Unit-based Compensation
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Unit-based Compensation Unit-Based Compensation
Long-Term Incentive Plan
In January 2013, the Board adopted the USA Compression Partners, LP 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended, the “LTIP”), which is available for certain employees, consultants, and directors of the General Partner and any of its affiliates who perform services for us. The LTIP provides for awards of unit options, unit appreciation rights, restricted units, phantom units, DERs, unit awards, profits interest units, and other unit-based awards. Under the LTIP, the maximum number of common units available for issuance is 10,000,000 and the term of the LTIP is until November 1, 2028. Awards that are forfeited, canceled, paid, or otherwise terminate or expire without the actual delivery of common units will be available for delivery pursuant to other awards. The LTIP is administered by the Board or a committee thereof.
(a)Phantom Units
Prior to December 2024, the General Partner’s executive officers, certain of its employees, and certain of its outside directors were granted phantom units to incentivize them to help drive our future success and to share in the economic benefits of that success. Our Compensation Committee has the ability to allow, and has historically granted, employees with phantom
units the option to have a portion of their phantom unit settled in cash, above the statutory tax rate, with the remainder settled in common units upon vesting. ASC Topic 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation requires the entire amount of an award with such features to be accounted for as a liability. Under the liability method of accounting for unit-based compensation, we re-measure the fair value of the phantom unit award at each financial statement date until the award vests or is forfeited. The fair value is measured using the market price of the Partnership’s common units. During the requisite service period (the vesting period of the phantom unit awards), compensation cost is recognized using the proportionate amount of the award’s fair value that has been earned through service to date. Phantom unit awards granted to outside directors do not have a cash settlement option and as such, we account for these phantom unit awards as equity. Each phantom unit is granted in tandem with a corresponding DER, which entitles the recipient to receive an amount in cash on a quarterly basis equal to the product of (i) the number of the recipient’s outstanding, unvested phantom units on the record date for such quarter and (ii) the quarterly distribution declared by the Board for such quarter with respect to the Partnership’s common units.
During the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, an aggregate of 17,384, and 476,959, respectively, phantom units (including the corresponding DERs) were granted under the LTIP to the General Partner’s executive officers, certain of its employees, and outside directors. The phantom units (including the corresponding DERs) awarded are subject to restrictions on transferability, customary forfeiture provisions, and time vesting provisions. These phantom unit awards vest incrementally, with 60% of the phantom units vesting on December 5 of the third year following the grant and the remaining 40% vesting on December 5 of the fifth year following the grant.
Phantom units vest in full upon a change in control. Phantom unit recipients do not have all the rights of a unitholder in the Partnership with respect to the phantom units until the units have vested.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our total unit-based compensation liability related to these phantom units was $3.9 million and $22.8 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, we recognized $2.3 million, $16.4 million, and $22.2 million of compensation expense associated with these phantom unit awards, respectively, recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, amounts paid related to the cash settlement of vested phantom units under the LTIP were $7.7 million, $5.4 million, and $6.4 million, respectively.
The total fair value and intrinsic value of the phantom units vested under the LTIP was $11.4 million, $6.3 million, and $7.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The following table summarizes information regarding phantom unit awards for the periods presented:
Number of UnitsWeighted-Average 
Grant Date Fair 
Value per Unit
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 20222,154,015 $14.21 
Granted476,959 23.13 
Vested(585,055)13.29 
Forfeited(122,887)17.50 
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 20231,923,032 $17.08 
Granted
17,384 24.70 
Vested
(506,516)15.40 
Forfeited
(113,584)18.09 
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 20241,320,316 $18.59 
Vested
(797,412)17.03 
Forfeited
(220,570)18.82 
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 2025302,334 $20.16 
The unrecognized compensation cost associated with phantom unit awards was an aggregate $2.5 million as of December 31, 2025. We expect to recognize the unrecognized compensation cost for these phantom unit awards on a weighted-average basis over a period of approximately 1.3 years.
(b)Restricted Units
Beginning December 2024, the General Partner’s executive officers, certain of its employees, and its outside directors were granted restricted units to incentivize them to help drive our future success and to share in the economic benefits of that success.
Each restricted unit is granted in tandem with a corresponding DER, which entitles the recipient to receive an amount in cash on a quarterly basis equal to the product of (i) the number of the recipient’s outstanding, unvested restricted units on the record date for such quarter and (ii) the quarterly distribution declared by the Board for such quarter with respect to the Partnership’s common units.
These restricted units vest incrementally, with 60% of the restricted units vesting on December 5 of the third year following the grant and the remaining 40% vesting on December 5 of the fifth year following the grant. Upon vesting, one Partnership common unit is issued for each restricted unit.
Restricted units vest in full upon a change in control. Restricted unit recipients do not have all the rights of a unitholder in the Partnership with respect to the restricted units until the units have vested.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we recognized $2.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of compensation expense associated with these restricted units recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense.
The following table summarizes information regarding restricted units for the periods presented:
Number of UnitsWeighted-Average 
Grant Date Fair 
Value per Unit
Restricted units outstanding at December 31, 2023— $— 
Granted
323,390 22.25 
Restricted units outstanding at December 31, 2024323,390 22.25 
Granted
392,422 24.26 
Forfeited
(69,430)22.25 
Restricted units outstanding at December 31, 2025646,382 $23.84 
The unrecognized compensation cost associated with restricted units was an aggregate $13.2 million as of December 31, 2025. We expect to recognize the unrecognized compensation cost for these restricted units on a weighted-average basis over a period of approximately 3.4 years.
Long-Term Cash Restricted Unit Plan
In December 2024, the Compensation Committee adopted the USA Compression Partners, LP Long-Term Cash Restricted Unit Plan (the “CRU Plan”) which is available for certain employees and directors of the General Partner and any of its affiliates who perform services for us. The CRU Plan provides for awards of cash restricted units which vest one-third on December 5, each of the first, second, and third anniversaries following the grant. A cash restricted unit entitles the award recipient to receive cash equal to the market value of one Partnership common unit upon vesting. ASC Topic 718 Compensation – Stock Compensation requires the entire amount of an award with such features to be accounted for as a liability. Under the liability method of accounting for unit-based compensation, we re-measure the fair value of the cash restricted unit at each financial statement date until the cash restricted unit vests or is forfeited. The fair value is measured using the market price of the Partnership’s common units. During the requisite service period (the vesting period of the cash restricted units), compensation cost is recognized using the proportionate amount of the cash restricted unit’s fair value that has been earned through service to date. Cash restricted units vest in full upon a change in control.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Partnership granted a total of 115,962 and 107,820, respectively, cash restricted units. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, a total of 172,405 and 107,820, respectively, cash restricted units were unvested. As of both December 31, 2025 and 2024, our total unit-based compensation liability related to these cash restricted units was $0.1 million
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans Employee Benefit Plans
A 401(k) plan is available to all of our employees. In 2025, the plan permitted employees to contribute up to 20% of their salary, up to the statutory limits, which was $23,500 for 2025. The plan provides for discretionary matching contributions by us on an annual basis. Aggregate matching contributions made to employees’ 401(k) plans were $6.0 million, $4.4 million, and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
(a)Major Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk
One customer accounted for approximately 11% and 12% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. No customer accounted for 10% or more of total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2025, one customer accounted for 12% of our trade accounts receivable, net balance. As of December 31, 2024, two customers accounted for 12% and 11% of our trade accounts receivable, net balance, respectively.
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable. Our cash and cash equivalents have a zero-loss expectation because we maintain minimal balances in our cash and cash equivalents’ accounts and have no history of loss. Trade accounts receivable are due from companies of varying size engaged principally in oil and natural gas activities throughout the U.S.; therefore, our customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic and other conditions within the industry. We perform periodic evaluations of our customers’ financial condition, including monitoring our customers’ payment history and current credit worthiness to manage this risk. We generally do not obtain collateral for trade receivables, but we may require payment in advance. Payment terms are on a short-term basis and in accordance with industry practice. We consider this credit risk to be limited due to these companies’ financial resources, the nature of the products and services we provide, and the terms of our customer agreements.
(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)Tax Contingencies
Our compliance with federal, state, and local 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 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.
Our U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2019 and 2020 currently are under examination by the IRS. The IRS has issued preliminary partnership examination changes, resulted in imputed underpayment computations of approximately $30.3 million, including interest, for the 2019 and 2020 tax years. Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, there are several procedural steps to complete before a final imputed underpayment, if any, is determined. Based on discussions with the IRS, we have accrued $2.9 million, which we believe is a reasonable estimate of the potential loss from the aggregate final imputed underpayment for the years 2019 and 2020. However, the final partnership imputed underpayment, if any, has not been determined. Once determined, our General Partner may elect to either pay the imputed underpayment, if any, (including any applicable penalties and interest) directly to the IRS or, if eligible, issue a revised information statement to each unitholder, or former unitholder as applicable, with respect to an audited and adjusted return.
(d)Environmental
Our operations are subject to federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding water quality, hazardous and solid waste management, air quality control, and other environmental matters. These laws, rules, and regulations require that we conduct our operations in a specified manner and to obtain and comply with a wide variety of environmental registrations, licenses, permits, inspections, and other approvals. Failure to comply with applicable environmental laws, rules, and regulations may expose us to significant fines, penalties, and/or interruptions in operations. Our environmental policies and procedures are designed to achieve compliance with such applicable laws, rules, and regulations. These evolving laws, rules, and regulations, and claims for damages to property, employees, other persons, and the environment resulting from current or past operations may result in significant expenditures and liabilities in the future.
v3.25.4
Reportable Segments
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Reportable Segments Reportable Segments
We manage our business through one operating and reportable segment: compression services. The compression services segment provides natural gas compression and treating services to customers, using a fleet of equipment that we design, engineer, own, operate, and maintain. Our services are primarily provided under fixed-fee contracts, and all revenue is derived from within the U.S.
The accounting policies of the compression services segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
Our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is the Chief Executive Officer.
The CODM assesses segment performance and allocates resources based on consolidated net income, a GAAP measure, and Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure. Although we use Adjusted EBITDA to assess segment performance and allocate resources, our primary measure is consolidated net income. All expense categories on the Consolidated Statements of Operations are significant and there are no other significant segment expenses that would require disclosure. The CODM uses consolidated net income to assess operating performance as compared to historical results, budget and forecast amounts, expected return on capital investment, and our competitors. The CODM uses this information to allocate future operating and capital expenditures. The measure of segment assets is reported on the balance sheets as total consolidated assets.
v3.25.4
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]  
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement–Reporting Comprehensive Income–Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). ASU 2024-03 requires disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2024-03 is to be applied on a prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2024-03 on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.25.4
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.4
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
Description of Processes for Assessing, Identifying and Managing Cybersecurity Risks
The information and operational technology infrastructure we use is important to the operation of our business and to our ability to perform day-to-day operations. In the normal course of business, we may collect and store certain sensitive information of the Partnership, including proprietary and confidential business information, trade secrets, intellectual property, sensitive third-party and employee information, and certain personally identifiable information.
We are part of Energy Transfer’s shared services cybersecurity program for assessing, identifying and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. This program includes processes that are modeled after the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework and focuses on using business drivers to guide cybersecurity activities. This program is managed by Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer, who is supported by a team of full-time employees tasked with conducting day-to-day information technology (“IT”) operations (collectively, the “IT team”). Furthermore, we consider cybersecurity risks as part of, and have incorporated the shared services cybersecurity program into, our overall risk management processes. Through engagement with the guidance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the shared services cybersecurity program seeks to follow industry cybersecurity standards and protect our infrastructure against cyber attacks from domestic and international threats. The shared services cybersecurity program seeks to use a defense-in-depth approach for cybersecurity management, layers of technology, policies and training at all levels of the enterprise designed to keep our assets secure and operational. Through this cybersecurity program, we use various processes as part of our efforts to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems, including security threat intelligence, incident response, identity and access management, supply-chain security assessments, endpoint extended detection and response protection, network segmentation, data encryption, event monitoring and a Security Operations Center (SOC). In an effort to validate the effectiveness of our cybersecurity program and assess such program’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, we and the IT team engage third-party service providers to perform audits, assessments, and penetration tests.
Cybersecurity awareness among our employees is promoted with regular training and awareness programs. All employees who have access to our systems are required to undergo annual cybersecurity training and, each year, our employees must review and acknowledge our cybersecurity policies. Further, the IT team is trained to understand how to manage, use and protect personally identifiable information. User access controls have been implemented to limit unauthorized access to sensitive information and critical systems. Employees are required to use multifactor authentication and keep their passwords confidential, among other measures.
We recognize that third-party service providers may introduce cybersecurity risks. In an effort to mitigate these risks, before contracting with certain technology service providers, when possible, we conduct due diligence to evaluate their cybersecurity capabilities. Additionally, the IT team endeavors to include cybersecurity requirements in contracts with technology service providers under the shared services model and endeavors to require them to adhere to security standards and protocols. Further, the IT team also endeavors to engage with any third-party service providers under the shared services model with access to personally identifiable employee information to evaluate their security controls. Finally, Energy Transfer maintains cybersecurity insurance coverage, which coverage extends to us.
Impact of Risks from Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block]
We are part of Energy Transfer’s shared services cybersecurity program for assessing, identifying and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. This program includes processes that are modeled after the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework and focuses on using business drivers to guide cybersecurity activities. This program is managed by Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer, who is supported by a team of full-time employees tasked with conducting day-to-day information technology (“IT”) operations (collectively, the “IT team”). Furthermore, we consider cybersecurity risks as part of, and have incorporated the shared services cybersecurity program into, our overall risk management processes. Through engagement with the guidance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the shared services cybersecurity program seeks to follow industry cybersecurity standards and protect our infrastructure against cyber attacks from domestic and international threats. The shared services cybersecurity program seeks to use a defense-in-depth approach for cybersecurity management, layers of technology, policies and training at all levels of the enterprise designed to keep our assets secure and operational. Through this cybersecurity program, we use various processes as part of our efforts to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems, including security threat intelligence, incident response, identity and access management, supply-chain security assessments, endpoint extended detection and response protection, network segmentation, data encryption, event monitoring and a Security Operations Center (SOC). In an effort to validate the effectiveness of our cybersecurity program and assess such program’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, we and the IT team engage third-party service providers to perform audits, assessments, and penetration tests.
Cybersecurity awareness among our employees is promoted with regular training and awareness programs. All employees who have access to our systems are required to undergo annual cybersecurity training and, each year, our employees must review and acknowledge our cybersecurity policies. Further, the IT team is trained to understand how to manage, use and protect personally identifiable information. User access controls have been implemented to limit unauthorized access to sensitive information and critical systems. Employees are required to use multifactor authentication and keep their passwords confidential, among other measures.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]
Board of Directors’ Oversight and Management’s Role
Under the shared services cybersecurity program, Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats, including cybersecurity threat prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation, and oversees the functions of IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure and IT governance (including the IT team). Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer has more than 35 years of experience leading business technology functions. The IT team supports the Chief Information Officer in our efforts to comply with applicable cybersecurity standards, establish effective cybersecurity protocols and protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of our IT infrastructure. The members of the IT team have over 50 years of combined experience in the field of IT, including 20 years dedicated to cybersecurity, and hold various certifications, including Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certifications.
Our cyber incident response plan requires IT team members who detect suspicious activity in our IT environment to escalate that activity to a supervisor who then evaluates the threat. If necessary, the suspicious activity is reported to Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer. Management (including representatives from the legal, human resources, IT and, as appropriate, ET’s corporate security department) is notified by the IT team whenever a discovered cybersecurity incident may potentially have a significant impact on our business operations.
Our Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of cybersecurity risks. The IT team provides periodic cybersecurity program updates to senior management and to the Audit Committee. Management also updates the Audit Committee as new risks are identified and regarding the steps taken to mitigate such risks. The Audit Committee reviews periodic reporting and updates regarding our cybersecurity risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
Our Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of cybersecurity risks. The IT team provides periodic cybersecurity program updates to senior management and to the Audit Committee. Management also updates the Audit Committee as new risks are identified and regarding the steps taken to mitigate such risks. The Audit Committee reviews periodic reporting and updates regarding our cybersecurity risk management.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The IT team provides periodic cybersecurity program updates to senior management and to the Audit Committee. Management also updates the Audit Committee as new risks are identified and regarding the steps taken to mitigate such risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Under the shared services cybersecurity program, Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats, including cybersecurity threat prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation, and oversees the functions of IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure and IT governance (including the IT team). Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer has more than 35 years of experience leading business technology functions. The IT team supports the Chief Information Officer in our efforts to comply with applicable cybersecurity standards, establish effective cybersecurity protocols and protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of our IT infrastructure. The members of the IT team have over 50 years of combined experience in the field of IT, including 20 years dedicated to cybersecurity, and hold various certifications, including Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certifications.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] . Energy Transfer’s Chief Information Officer has more than 35 years of experience leading business technology functions. The IT team supports the Chief Information Officer in our efforts to comply with applicable cybersecurity standards, establish effective cybersecurity protocols and protect the integrity, confidentiality and availability of our IT infrastructure. The members of the IT team have over 50 years of combined experience in the field of IT, including 20 years dedicated to cybersecurity, and hold various certifications, including Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certifications.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The IT team provides periodic cybersecurity program updates to senior management and to the Audit Committee. Management also updates the Audit Committee as new risks are identified and regarding the steps taken to mitigate such risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
Our 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 in these consolidated financial statements and the
accompanying results. 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. 
We maintain deposits primarily in one financial institution, which may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Company has not experienced any losses related to amounts in excess of FDIC limits.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at their invoiced amounts.
Allowance for Credit Losses
We evaluate allowance for credit losses with reference to our trade accounts receivable balances, which are 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 owed to us, our collection experiences 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 other companies within their industry.
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.
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 to five years. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization.
When property and equipment is retired or sold, the associated carrying value and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from our accounts and any related gains or losses are recorded within our Consolidated Statements of Operations within 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 $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The carrying value of long-lived assets 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 involves idle units that 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 years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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.
We assess identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We did not record any impairment of identifiable intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, or 2023.
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 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. Refer to Note 13 for more detailed information about revenue recognition for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Unit-Based Compensation
Unit-Based Compensation
Our unit-based compensation awards include phantom units, restricted units, and cash restricted units. The fair values of phantom units granted to employees and cash restricted units are estimated at the end of each reporting period and are accounted for as liabilities. The fair value of phantom units granted to directors and restricted units are determined at grant date and amortized using the straight-line method over the vesting period. Refer to Note 15 for more detailed information about our unit-based compensation awards.
Income Taxes
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. Net earnings for financial statement purposes may differ significantly from taxable income reportable to unitholders as a result of differences between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities.
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 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 attributable to Finance Corp are included within our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 9 for more detailed information about the Texas Margin Tax for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
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 December 31, 2025 and 2024, 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 2027, Senior Notes 2029, and Senior Notes 2033 were 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.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement–Reporting Comprehensive Income–Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). ASU 2024-03 requires disclosure of specified information about certain costs and expenses in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2024-03 is to be applied on a prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2024-03 on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Carrying amount and fair value of fixed rate senior notes
The following table summarizes the aggregate principal amount and fair value of our Senior Notes 2027, Senior Notes 2029, and Senior Notes 2033 (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal— 750,000 
Fair value of Senior Notes 2027— 750,938 
Senior Notes 2029, aggregate principal1,000,000 1,000,000 
Fair value of Senior Notes 20291,033,800 1,007,500 
Senior Notes 2033, aggregate principal750,000 — 
Fair value of Senior Notes 2033757,500 — 
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Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Receivables [Abstract]  
Trade Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
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, 2023$2,260 
Current-period provision for expected credit losses630 
Write-offs charged against the allowance(1,416)
Balance as of December 31, 20241,474 
Recoveries collected1 
Balance as of December 31, 2025$1,475 
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Inventory (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of inventories
Components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Serialized parts$63,433 $66,631 
Non-serialized parts71,055 67,270 
Total inventories$134,488 $133,901 
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Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Asset, and Other Assets (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Property And Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill  
Schedule of property and equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Compression and treating equipment$4,243,709 $4,134,544 
Automobiles and vehicles62,461 53,301 
Computer equipment41,045 38,614 
Leasehold improvements11,004 9,807 
Buildings3,935 3,935 
Furniture and fixtures1,231 963 
Land77 77 
Total property and equipment, gross4,363,462 4,241,241 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,200,838)(1,967,865)
Total property and equipment, net$2,162,624 $2,273,376 
Schedule of estimated useful lives of assets
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Compression and treating equipment, acquired new25 years
Compression and treating equipment, acquired used
5 - 25 years
Furniture and fixtures
3 - 10 years
Vehicles and computer equipment
1 - 10 years
Buildings5 years
Leasehold improvements5 years
Depreciation expense on property and equipment and loss (gain) on disposition of assets were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Depreciation expense$255,437 $235,377 $216,716 
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets3,820 4,939 (1,667)
Schedule of identifiable intangible assets
Identifiable intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
Customer
Relationships		Trade NamesTotal
Gross balance as of December 31, 2024$485,162 $65,500 $550,662 
Accumulated amortization(286,628)(47,761)(334,389)
Net balance as of December 31, 2024$198,534 $17,739 $216,273 
Gross balance as of December 31, 2025$485,162 $65,500 $550,662 
Accumulated amortization(312,732)(51,037)(363,769)
Net balance as of December 31, 2025$172,430 $14,463 $186,893 
Schedule of intangible assets future amortization expense
The expected amortization of the intangible assets for each of the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
2026$29,380 
202714,486 
202812,135 
202912,135 
203010,222 
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Current Liabilities (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Current Liabilities
Components of current liabilities included the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Accrued interest expense$36,952 $39,337 
Accrued unit-based compensation liability4,094 22,766 
Accrued payroll and benefits20,832 10,656 
Accrued capital expenditures5,428 4,641 
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Lease Accounting (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Leases [Abstract]  
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Operating leases:
Lease right-of-use assets$13,716 $14,336 
Accrued liabilities(4,412)(4,013)
Operating lease liabilities(10,704)(11,678)
Finance leases:
Property and equipment, gross$4,417 $4,417 
Accumulated depreciation(3,528)(3,130)
Property and equipment, net889 1,287 
Accrued liabilities(407)(374)
Other liabilities(720)(1,127)
Schedule of components of lease expense
Components of lease expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Income Statement Line Item202520242023
Operating lease costs:
Operating lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization$3,837 $3,856 $3,586 
Operating lease costSelling, general, and administrative1,516 1,442 1,490 
Total operating lease costs5,353 5,298 5,076 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of lease assetsDepreciation and amortization398 502 351 
Short-term lease costs:
Short-term lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization60 76 135 
Short-term lease costSelling, general, and administrative29 — 39 
Total short-term lease costs89 76 174 
Variable lease costs:
Variable lease costCost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization424 65 10 
Variable lease costSelling, general, and administrative893 963 803 
Total variable lease costs1,317 1,028 813 
Total lease costs$7,157 $6,904 $6,414 
Schedule of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
The weighted-average remaining lease terms and weighted-average discount rates were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases6 years4 years5 years
Finance leases3 years4 years4 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.5 %5.4 %5.1 %
Finance leases7.1 %7.2 %6.3 %
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases consisted of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(5,536)$(5,439)$(5,034)
Operating cash flows from finance leases(136)(157)(174)
Financing cash flows from finance leases(374)(436)(489)
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$4,116 $1,432 $3,105 
Finance leases— 756 — 
Cash paid for income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds:
State:
Texas$1,700 $1,461 $1,146 
Total$1,700 $1,461 $1,146 
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities
Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025, consisted of the following (in thousands):
Operating LeasesFinance LeasesTotal
2026$5,135 $481 $5,616 
20273,866 484 4,350 
20283,566 154 3,720 
20292,844 54 2,898 
2030511 54 565 
Thereafter1,194 45 1,239 
Total lease payments17,116 1,272 18,388 
Less: present-value discount(2,000)(145)(2,145)
Present value of lease liabilities$15,116 $1,127 $16,243 
v3.25.4
Derivative Instrument (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative instruments, gain (loss)
The following table summarizes the location and amounts recognized related to our derivative instrument within our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Gain on derivative instrument$— $5,684 $7,449 
v3.25.4
Income Tax Expense (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of income tax expense (benefits)
Components of our income tax expense are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Current tax expense:
Federal $2,877 $— $— 
State1,526 1,657 1,417 
Total4,403 1,657 1,417 
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
State466 574 (52)
Total466 574 (52)
Total income tax expense$4,869 $2,231 $1,365 
Historically, our effective tax rate has differed from the statutory rate primarily due to partnership earnings that are not subject to United States federal and most state income taxes at the partnership level. A reconciliation of income tax expense at the United States statutory rate to the Partnership’s income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
AmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercent
Income tax expense at United States statutory rate$24,400 21.00 %$21,379 21.00 %$14,623 21.00 %
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect*1,992 1.71 %2,231 2.19 %1,365 1.96 %
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Partnership earnings not subject to tax(24,400)(21.00)%(21,379)(21.00)%(14,623)(21.00)%
Federal audit accrual2,877 2.48 %— — — — 
Income tax expense$4,869 4.19 %$2,231 2.19 %$1,365 1.96 %
*State taxes in Texas made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the tax effect in this category for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The tax effects of temporary differences related to property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets, and goodwill that gives rise to deferred tax assets (liabilities), included net within other liabilities, are as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Deferred tax assets:
Goodwill$10 $11 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment(5,230)(4,763)
Identifiable intangible assets(21)(23)
Total deferred tax liabilities(5,251)(4,786)
Deferred tax liabilities, net$(5,241)$(4,775)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases consisted of the following (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(5,536)$(5,439)$(5,034)
Operating cash flows from finance leases(136)(157)(174)
Financing cash flows from finance leases(374)(436)(489)
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$4,116 $1,432 $3,105 
Finance leases— 756 — 
Cash paid for income taxes were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds:
State:
Texas$1,700 $1,461 $1,146 
Total$1,700 $1,461 $1,146 
v3.25.4
Debt Obligations (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of long-term debt of the Partnership
Our debt obligations, of which there is no current portion, consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal$— $750,000 
Senior Notes 2029, aggregate principal1,000,000 1,000,000 
Senior Notes 2033, aggregate principal750,000 — 
Less: deferred financing costs, net of amortization(21,030)(19,535)
Total senior notes, net1,728,970 1,730,465 
Revolving credit facility795,000 772,092 
Total long-term debt, net$2,523,970 $2,502,557 
Schedule of redemption prices
On or after October 1, 2028, we may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes 2033 at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on October 1 of the years indicated below:
YearPercentages
2028103.125 %
2029101.563 %
2030 and thereafter100.000 %
On or after March 15, 2026, we may redeem all or a part of the Senior Notes 2029 at redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on March 15 of the years indicated below:
YearPercentages
2026103.563 %
2027101.781 %
2028 and thereafter100.000 %
Schedule of maturities of long term debt
Maturities of long-term debt for each of the five succeeding years are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
2026$— 
2027— 
2028— 
20291,000,000 
2030795,000 
Thereafter750,000 
v3.25.4
Preferred Units (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Preferred Units and Warrants  
Changes in the Preferred Units balance
The change in Preferred Units outstanding was as follows:
Preferred Units Outstanding
Number of Preferred Units outstanding, December 31, 2024180,000 
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units(180,000)
Number of Preferred Units outstanding, December 31, 2025— 
Changes in the Preferred Units’ balance are as follows (in thousands):
Preferred Units
Balance as of December 31, 2022$477,309 
Net income allocated to Preferred Units47,775 
Cash distributions on Preferred Units(48,750)
Balance as of December 31, 2023476,334 
Net income allocated to Preferred Units17,550 
Cash distributions on Preferred Units(24,375)
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units(300,700)
Balance as of December 31, 2024168,809 
Net income allocated to Preferred Units8,288 
Cash distributions on Preferred Units(12,675)
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units(164,422)
Balance as of December 31, 2025$— 
Schedule of Dividends Declared
We have declared and paid per-unit quarterly cash distributions to the holders of the Preferred Units of record as follows:
Payment dateDistribution per Preferred Unit
February 3, 2023$24.375 
May 5, 202324.375 
August 4, 202324.375 
November 3, 202324.375 
Total 2023 distributions
$97.50 
February 2, 2024$24.375 
May 3, 202424.375 
August 2, 202424.375 
November 1, 202424.375 
Total 2024 distributions
$97.50 
February 7, 2025$24.375 
May 9, 202524.375 
August 8, 202524.375 
November 7, 202524.375 
Total 2025 distributions
$97.50 
v3.25.4
Partners' Deficit (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Partners' Capital Notes [Abstract]  
Schedule of Limited Partners' Capital Account by Class
The change in common units outstanding were as follows:
Common Units Outstanding
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 202298,227,656 
Vesting of phantom units310,059 
Issuance of common units under the DRIP87,808 
Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units2,360,488 
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 2023100,986,011 
Vesting of phantom units272,616 
Issuance of common units under the DRIP65,352 
Exercise and conversion of Preferred units into common units15,990,804 
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 2024117,314,783 
Vesting of phantom units477,694 
Issuance of common units under the DRIP7,832 
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units8,994,826 
Number of common units outstanding, December 31, 2025126,795,135 
Schedule of cash distributions (in millions, except distribution per unit)
Payment DateDistribution per
Limited Partner
Unit		Amount Paid to
Common
Unitholders		Amount Paid to
Phantom and Restricted
Unitholders		Total
Distribution
February 3, 2023$0.525 $51.6 $1.1 $52.7 
May 5, 20230.525 51.6 1.1 52.7 
August 4, 20230.525 51.6 1.2 52.8 
November 3, 20230.525 51.6 1.1 52.7 
Total 2023 distributions$2.10 $206.4 $4.5 $210.9 
February 2, 2024$0.525 $54.1 $1.0 $55.1 
May 3, 20240.525 61.4 1.0 62.4 
August 2, 20240.525 61.4 1.0 62.4 
November 1, 20240.525 61.5 1.0 62.5 
Total 2024 distributions$2.10 $238.4 $4.0 $242.4 
February 7, 2025$0.525 $61.7 $0.7 $62.4 
May 9, 20250.525 61.7 0.6 62.3 
August 8, 20250.525 64.4 0.4 64.8 
November 7, 20250.525 64.4 0.4 64.8 
Total 2025 distributions$2.10 $252.2 $2.1 $254.3 
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of revenue by type of service
The following table disaggregates our revenue by type of service (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Contract operations revenue
$971,636 $925,243 $823,661 
Retail parts and services revenue
26,463 25,206 22,517 
Total revenues
$998,099 $950,449 $846,178 
Disaggregation of revenue by timing of transfer of services
The following table disaggregates our revenue by timing of provision of services or transfer of goods (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Services provided over time:
Primary term$790,233 $799,161 $643,284 
Month-to-month181,403 126,082 180,377 
Total services provided over time971,636 925,243 823,661 
Services provided or goods transferred at a point in time26,463 25,206 22,517 
Total revenues$998,099 $950,449 $846,178 
Components of deferred revenue
We record contract liabilities as deferred revenue when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance. Components of deferred revenue were as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
Balance sheet location20252024
Current (1)
Deferred revenue$65,013 $63,900 
Noncurrent
Other liabilities4,486 6,616 
Total
$69,499 $70,516 
________________________
(1)We recognized $63.6 million of revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025, related to our deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2024.
Schedule of remaining performance obligation
As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations related to our contract operations revenue was $1.2 billion. We expect to recognize these remaining performance obligations as follows (in thousands):
2026202720282029ThereafterTotal
Remaining performance obligations$636,057 $353,559 $155,320 $38,456 $17,420 $1,200,812 
v3.25.4
Related Parties Transactions (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Revenue recognized from those entities affiliated with Energy Transfer on our Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
Related-party revenues$65,008 $41,302 $21,726 
Expense reimbursement2,545 — — 
Losses on disposition of assets621 — — 
Balances with related parties from those entities affiliated with Energy Transfer on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Related-party receivables$1,653 $636 
Related-party payables7,997 105 
v3.25.4
Unit-based Compensation (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of information regarding phantom unit awards
The following table summarizes information regarding phantom unit awards for the periods presented:
Number of UnitsWeighted-Average 
Grant Date Fair 
Value per Unit
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 20222,154,015 $14.21 
Granted476,959 23.13 
Vested(585,055)13.29 
Forfeited(122,887)17.50 
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 20231,923,032 $17.08 
Granted
17,384 24.70 
Vested
(506,516)15.40 
Forfeited
(113,584)18.09 
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 20241,320,316 $18.59 
Vested
(797,412)17.03 
Forfeited
(220,570)18.82 
Phantom units outstanding at December 31, 2025302,334 $20.16 
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity
The following table summarizes information regarding restricted units for the periods presented:
Number of UnitsWeighted-Average 
Grant Date Fair 
Value per Unit
Restricted units outstanding at December 31, 2023— $— 
Granted
323,390 22.25 
Restricted units outstanding at December 31, 2024323,390 22.25 
Granted
392,422 24.26 
Forfeited
(69,430)22.25 
Restricted units outstanding at December 31, 2025646,382 $23.84 
v3.25.4
Organization and Description of the Business (Details)
hp in Millions, $ in Millions
Jan. 12, 2026
USD ($)
hp
shares
Dec. 31, 2025
employee
Subsequent Event | J-W Energy Company    
Organization    
Consideration transferred | $ $ 860.0  
Cash paid to acquire business | $ $ 430.0  
Active horsepower acquired | hp 0.8  
Total horsepower acquired | hp 1.0  
Subsequent Event | J-W Energy Company | Common units    
Organization    
Common units issued (in shares) | shares 18,175,323  
USAC Management    
Organization    
Number of employees | employee   885
USAC Management | Subject to collective bargaining arrangements    
Organization    
Number of employees | employee   0
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property and Equipment      
Capitalized interest $ 0.1 $ 0.2 $ 0.9
Overhauls and Major Improvements | Minimum      
Property and Equipment      
Property and equipment useful Life 3 years    
Overhauls and Major Improvements | Maximum      
Property and Equipment      
Property and equipment useful Life 5 years    
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Identifiable Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Identifiable intangible assets      
Impairment of intangible assets $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Minimum      
Identifiable intangible assets      
Useful life of identifiable intangible asset 15 years    
Maximum      
Identifiable intangible assets      
Useful life of identifiable intangible asset 25 years    
v3.25.4
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Liabilities, fair value disclosure $ 757,500 $ 0
Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes 0 750,000
Senior Notes Due March 2029    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes 1,000,000 1,000,000
Senior Notes Due 2033    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes 750,000 0
Level 2 | Carrying amount | Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes 0 750,000
Level 2 | Carrying amount | Senior Notes Due March 2029    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes 1,000,000 1,000,000
Level 2 | Fair value | Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Liabilities, fair value disclosure 0 750,938
Level 2 | Fair value | Senior Notes Due March 2029    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Liabilities, fair value disclosure $ 1,033,800 $ 1,007,500
v3.25.4
Trade Accounts Receivable - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]      
Accounts receivable, allowances for credit losses $ 1,475 $ 1,474 $ 2,260
v3.25.4
Trade Accounts Receivable - Summary of Trade Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Trade accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss, beginning balance $ 1,474 $ 2,260  
Provision for expected credit losses 0 (630) $ (1,500)
Write-offs charged against the allowance   (1,416)  
Recoveries collected 1    
Trade accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss, ending balance $ 1,475 $ 1,474 $ 2,260
v3.25.4
Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Serialized parts $ 63,433 $ 66,631
Non-serialized parts 71,055 67,270
Total inventories $ 134,488 $ 133,901
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Asset, and Other Assets- Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross $ 4,363,462 $ 4,241,241
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,200,838) (1,967,865)
Total property and equipment, net 2,162,624 2,273,376
Compression and treating equipment    
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross 4,243,709 4,134,544
Computer equipment    
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross 41,045 38,614
Automobiles and vehicles    
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross 62,461 53,301
Leasehold improvements    
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross 11,004 9,807
Buildings    
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross 3,935 3,935
Furniture and fixtures    
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross 1,231 963
Land    
Property and Equipment    
Property and Equipment, gross $ 77 $ 77
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Asset, and Other Assets - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
hp
equipment
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
hp
equipment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
hp
equipment
Property and Equipment      
Depreciation expense $ 255,437 $ 235,377 $ 216,716
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets $ 3,820 $ 4,939 $ (1,667)
Number of compressor units that are to be retired or sold or reutilized | equipment 28 2 42
Number of horse power units that are to be retired or sold | hp 19,005 1,260 37,700
Impairment of assets $ 7,811 $ 913 $ 12,346
Amortization expense 29,400 29,400 29,400
Capitalized Computer Software      
Property and Equipment      
Impairment of assets   600  
Compression and treating equipment      
Property and Equipment      
Impairment of assets $ 7,800 $ 300 $ 12,300
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Other Assets - Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Compression and treating equipment, acquired new  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 25 years
Compression and treating equipment, acquired used | Minimum  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 5 years
Compression and treating equipment, acquired used | Maximum  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 25 years
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 3 years
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 10 years
Vehicles and computer equipment | Minimum  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 1 year
Vehicles and computer equipment | Maximum  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 10 years
Buildings  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 5 years
Leasehold improvements  
Identifiable intangible assets  
Estimated useful lives 5 years
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Assets and Other Assets - Schedule of identifiable intangible assets, net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Identifiable intangible assets    
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross $ 550,662 $ 550,662
Accumulated amortization (363,769) (334,389)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net 186,893 216,273
Customer Relationships    
Identifiable intangible assets    
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross 485,162 485,162
Accumulated amortization (312,732) (286,628)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net 172,430 198,534
Trade Names    
Identifiable intangible assets    
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross 65,500 65,500
Accumulated amortization (51,037) (47,761)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net $ 14,463 $ 17,739
v3.25.4
Property and Equipment, Identifiable Intangible Asset, and Other Assets - Schedule of intangible assets future amortization expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
2026 $ 29,380
2027 14,486
2028 12,135
2029 12,135
2030 $ 10,222
v3.25.4
Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]    
Accrued interest expense $ 36,952 $ 39,337
Accrued unit-based compensation liability 4,094 22,766
Accrued payroll and benefits 20,832 10,656
Accrued capital expenditures $ 5,428 $ 4,641
v3.25.4
Lease Accounting - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
lease
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Number of operating leases not yet commenced | lease 1
Unrecorded purchase obligation, lease not yet commenced | $ $ 3.7
Maximum  
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lessee, operating lease, term of contract (up to) 7 years
Lessee, finance lease, term of contract (up to) 7 years
v3.25.4
Lease Accounting - Supplemental balance sheet information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]    
Lease right-of-use assets $ 13,716 $ 14,336
Accrued liabilities (4,412) (4,013)
Operating lease liabilities $ (10,704) $ (11,678)
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other liabilities Other liabilities
Lessee, Finance Lease, Description [Abstract]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 4,417 $ 4,417
Accumulated depreciation (3,528) (3,130)
Property and equipment, net 889 1,287
Accrued liabilities (407) (374)
Other liabilities $ (720) $ (1,127)
v3.25.4
Lease Accounting - Components of lease expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease cost $ 5,353 $ 5,298 $ 5,076
Short-term lease cost 89 76 174
Variable lease cost 1,317 1,028 813
Total lease costs 7,157 6,904 6,414
Cost of operations, exclusive of depreciation and amortization      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease cost 3,837 3,856 3,586
Short-term lease cost 60 76 135
Variable lease cost 424 65 10
Selling, general, and administrative      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease cost 1,516 1,442 1,490
Short-term lease cost 29 0 39
Variable lease cost 893 963 803
Depreciation and amortization      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Amortization of lease assets $ 398 $ 502 $ 351
v3.25.4
Lease Accounting - Weighted average remaining lease terms and weighted average discount rates (Details)
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease, weighted average remaining lease term 6 years 4 years 5 years
Finance lease, weighted average remaining lease term 3 years 4 years 4 years
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate, percent 6.50% 5.40% 5.10%
Finance lease, weighted average discount rate, percent 7.10% 7.20% 6.30%
v3.25.4
Lease Accounting - Supplemental cash flow information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ (5,536) $ (5,439) $ (5,034)
Operating cash flows from finance leases (136) (157) (174)
Financing cash flows from finance leases (374) (436) (489)
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability 4,116 1,432 3,105
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for finance lease liability $ 0 $ 756 $ 0
v3.25.4
Lease Accounting - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2026 $ 5,135
2027 3,866
2028 3,566
2029 2,844
2030 511
Thereafter 1,194
Total lease payments 17,116
Less: present-value discount (2,000)
Present value of lease liabilities 15,116
Finance Leases  
2026 481
2027 484
2028 154
2029 54
2030 54
Thereafter 45
Total lease payments 1,272
Less: present-value discount (145)
Present value of lease liabilities 1,127
Total  
2026 5,616
2027 4,350
2028 3,720
2029 2,898
2030 565
Thereafter 1,239
Total lease payments 18,388
Less: present-value discount (2,145)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 16,243
v3.25.4
Derivative Instrument - Narrative (Details) - Interest Rate Swap
$ in Millions
Oct. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]  
Interest-rate swap, notional amount $ 700
Interest-rate swap, fixed interest rate 3.9725%
v3.25.4
Derivative Instrument - Derivative instrument, Gain (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]      
Gain on derivative instrument $ 0 $ 5,684 $ 7,449
v3.25.4
Income Tax Expense - Narrative (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 0
Texas Comptroller  
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]  
Texas margin tax (as a percent) 0.75%
Minimum tax base (as a percent) 70.00%
v3.25.4
Income Tax Expense - Components of our income tax expense (benefit) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current tax expense:      
Federal $ 2,877 $ 0 $ 0
State 1,526 1,657 1,417
Total 4,403 1,657 1,417
Deferred tax expense (benefit):      
State 466 574 (52)
Total 466 574 (52)
Total income tax expense $ 4,869 $ 2,231 $ 1,365
v3.25.4
Income Tax Expense-Effective Income Tax Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]      
Income tax expense at United States statutory rate $ 24,400 $ 21,379 $ 14,623
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect 1,992 2,231 1,365
Partnership earnings not subject to tax (24,400) (21,379) (14,623)
Federal audit accrual 2,877 0 0
Total income tax expense $ 4,869 $ 2,231 $ 1,365
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
Income tax expense at United States statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent 1.71% 2.19% 1.96%
Partnership earnings not subject to tax (21.00%) (21.00%) (21.00%)
Federal audit accrual 2.48% 0.00% 0.00%
Income tax expense 4.19% 2.19% 1.96%
v3.25.4
Income Tax Expense - Tax effects of temporary differences related to property and equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred tax assets:    
Goodwill $ 10 $ 11
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Property and equipment (5,230) (4,763)
Identifiable intangible assets (21) (23)
Total deferred tax liabilities (5,251) (4,786)
Deferred tax liabilities, net $ (5,241) $ (4,775)
v3.25.4
Income Tax Expense - Taxes Paid, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
Total $ 1,700 $ 1,461 $ 1,146
Texas      
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]      
State: $ 1,700 $ 1,461 $ 1,146
v3.25.4
Debt Obligations - Schedule of Long-term debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Long-term debt    
Total long-term debt $ 2,523,970 $ 2,502,557
Senior Notes    
Long-term debt    
Less: deferred financing costs, net of amortization (21,030) (19,535)
Total long-term debt 1,728,970 1,730,465
Revolving credit facility    
Long-term debt    
Total long-term debt 795,000 772,092
Senior Notes 2027, aggregate principal | Senior Notes    
Long-term debt    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes 0 750,000
Senior Notes 2029, aggregate principal | Senior Notes    
Long-term debt    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes 1,000,000 1,000,000
Senior Notes 2033, aggregate principal | Senior Notes    
Long-term debt    
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes $ 750,000 $ 0
v3.25.4
Debt Obligations - Narrative (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 24, 2025
USD ($)
Aug. 27, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 18, 2024
USD ($)
equity_offering
Dec. 08, 2021
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Long-term debt            
Long-term debt, current portion         $ 0  
Total long-term debt         2,523,970,000 $ 2,502,557,000
Revolving credit facility            
Long-term debt            
Commitment fee on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility (as a percent)       0.25%    
Capacity available for repayment of debt   $ 100,000,000        
Minimum EBITDA to interest coverage ratio   2.50        
Maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio   5.50        
Minimum funded debt to EBITDA ratio   0.00        
Unused borrowing capacity, threshold   $ 70,000,000        
Payment of debt issuance costs   $ 7,900,000        
Total long-term debt         795,000,000 772,092,000
Letters of credit         800,000  
Borrowing base availability         $ 954,200,000  
Borrowing base percentage representing eligible compression units         94.00%  
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)         6.77%  
Effective interest rate (as a percent)         5.74%  
Revolving credit facility | Federal Funds Effective Rate            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate       0.50%    
Revolving credit facility | One-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate       1.00%    
Revolving credit facility | Minimum            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument secured indebtedness to EBITDA ratio   0.00        
Revolving credit facility | Minimum | SOFR Loan            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate       1.75%    
Revolving credit facility | Minimum | Base Rate            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate       0.75%    
Revolving credit facility | Maximum            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument secured indebtedness to EBITDA ratio   3.00        
Revolving credit facility | Maximum | SOFR Loan            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate       2.50%    
Revolving credit facility | Maximum | Base Rate            
Long-term debt            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate       1.50%    
Senior Notes            
Long-term debt            
Total long-term debt         $ 1,728,970,000 $ 1,730,465,000
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due March 2029            
Long-term debt            
Aggregate principal amount     $ 1,000,000,000      
Redemption price (as a percent)     101.00%      
Debt issuance costs     $ 18,200,000      
Interest rate (as percent)     7.125%      
Percentage of aggregate principal that may be redeemed (as a percentage)     40.00%      
Equity offerings | equity_offering     1      
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due March 2029 | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One            
Long-term debt            
Redemption price (as a percent)     107.125%      
Amount of principal of debt outstanding after redemption, percent (as a percent)     60.00%      
Senior Notes | Senior Notes Due 2033            
Long-term debt            
Aggregate principal amount $ 750,000,000          
Redemption price (as a percent) 106.25%   101.00%      
Debt redemption occurs within period of closing of equity offering, period 180 days          
Debt issuance costs     $ 9,700,000      
Interest rate (as percent) 6.25%          
Line of Credit | Revolving credit facility            
Long-term debt            
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 1,750,000,000        
Credit facility potential increase amount   300,000,000        
Line of Credit | Senior Notes Due March 2029 | Revolving credit facility            
Long-term debt            
Credit facility, condition one, maturity trigger, outstanding senior notes amount   $ 50,000,000        
v3.25.4
Debt Obligations - Senior Notes 2033 Redemption Prices In Percentage (Details) - Senior Notes Due 2033 - Senior Notes
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 24, 2025
Mar. 18, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Long-term debt      
Redemption price (as a percent) 106.25% 101.00%  
2028      
Long-term debt      
Redemption price (as a percent)     103.125%
2029      
Long-term debt      
Redemption price (as a percent)     101.563%
2030 and thereafter      
Long-term debt      
Redemption price (as a percent)     100.00%
v3.25.4
Debt Obligations - Senior Notes 2029 Redemption Prices In Percentage (Details) - Senior Notes Due March 2029
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
2026  
Long-term debt  
Redemption price (as a percent) 103.563%
2027  
Long-term debt  
Redemption price (as a percent) 101.781%
2028 and thereafter  
Long-term debt  
Redemption price (as a percent) 100.00%
v3.25.4
Debt Obligations - Future Maturities (Details) - Revolving credit facility
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Maturities of long term debt  
2026 $ 0
2027 0
2028 0
2029 1,000,000
2030 795,000
Thereafter $ 750,000
v3.25.4
Preferred Units - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 02, 2025
$ / shares
shares
Oct. 02, 2025
shares
Jun. 03, 2025
$ / shares
shares
Apr. 02, 2018
USD ($)
tranche
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2025
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2025
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2025
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2025
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2023
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2023
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2023
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2025
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
Oct. 27, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Nov. 13, 2018
shares
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Number of tranches of warrants | tranche       2                                  
Number of shares that can be purchased on the warrant (in units) | shares                                       10,000,000  
Warrant strike price (in usd per unit)                                       $ 19.59  
Tranche 1                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Number of shares that can be purchased on the warrant (in units) | shares       10,000,000                                  
Warrant strike price (in usd per unit)       $ 19.59                                  
Tranche 2                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Number of shares that can be purchased on the warrant (in units) | shares       5,000,000                                  
Warrant strike price (in usd per unit)       $ 17.03                                  
Series A Preferred Units | Quarterly                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Distribution per unit (in usd per unit)                                 $ 24.375        
Series A Preferred Units | EIG                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Proceeds from private placement sale | $       $ 500                                  
Units issued (in units) | shares       500,000                                  
Face value (in dollars per unit)       $ 1,000                                  
Common units                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Common units that are potentially issuable (in units) | shares                                         41,202,553
Common units | Cash Distributions                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Distribution per Limited Partner Unit (in usd per unit)         $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 2.10 $ 2.10 $ 2.10    
Common units | Limited partner                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Number of common units issued from conversion of preferred units (in units) | shares 3,997,700   4,997,126                                    
Common units | Limited partner | Cash Distributions                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Distribution per Limited Partner Unit (in usd per unit) $ 0.525   $ 0.525                                    
Preferred Units | Limited partner                                          
Preferred Units [Line Items]                                          
Number of preferred unit converted (in units) | shares 80,000 80,000 100,000                                    
Preferred stock, dividend paid per share (in usd per unit) $ 24.375   $ 24.375                                    
v3.25.4
Preferred Units - Schedule of Preferred Units Outstanding (Details)
shares in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
shares
Preferred Units Outstanding [Roll Forward]  
Beginning balance (in units) 180
Preferred Units converted into common units (in units) (180)
Ending balance (in units) 0
v3.25.4
Preferred Units - Schedule of Dividends Declared (Details) - $ / shares
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]                              
Preferred stock, dividends per share, declared (in usd per unit) $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 24.375 $ 97.50 $ 97.50 $ 97.50
v3.25.4
Preferred Units - Changes in the Preferred Units balance (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Movement in Auction Market Preferred Securities, Shares Outstanding [Roll Forward]      
Balance at the beginning of the period $ 168,809    
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units (164,422) $ (300,700) $ 0
Balance at the end of the period 0 168,809  
Series A Preferred Units      
Movement in Auction Market Preferred Securities, Shares Outstanding [Roll Forward]      
Balance at the beginning of the period 168,809 476,334 477,309
Net income allocated to Preferred Units 8,288 17,550 47,775
Cash distributions on Preferred Units (12,675) (24,375) (48,750)
Exercise and conversion of Preferred Units into common units (164,422) (300,700)  
Balance at the end of the period $ 0 $ 168,809 $ 476,334
v3.25.4
Partners' Deficit - Change in common units outstanding (Details) - shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital      
Number of common units issued under DRIP (in units) 7,832 65,352 87,808
Exercise and conversion of warrants into common units (in units) 8,994,826 15,990,804 2,360,488
Limited partner | Common units      
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital      
Partners' capital account, beginning balance (in units) 117,314,783 100,986,011 98,227,656
Vesting of phantom units (in units) 477,694 272,616 310,059
Number of common units issued under DRIP (in units) 7,832 65,352 87,808
Partners' capital account, ending balance (in units) 126,795,135 117,314,783 100,986,011
v3.25.4
Partners' Deficit - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 15, 2026
Oct. 27, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Aug. 05, 2020
Partners' Capital              
Limited partners holding common units, rights to receive distributions of available cash, period     45 days        
Limited partners holding common units, rights To annual financial reports after close of fiscal year end, period     90 days        
Limited partners holding common units, rights to tax reporting information, period     90 days        
Non-cash distributions     $ 192 $ 1,552 $ 1,860    
Number of common units issued under DRIP (in units)     7,832 65,352 87,808    
Maximum number of unities under distribution reinvestment (up to) (in units)             5,000,000
Number of shares that can be purchased on the warrant (in units)   10,000,000          
Warrant strike price (in usd per unit)   $ 19.59          
Common units issued from exercise of warrants (in units)   2,360,488          
Warrants              
Partners' Capital              
Units or warrants excluded from computation of earnings per unit (in units)         873,000    
Phantom units              
Partners' Capital              
Units included in computation of earnings per unit (in units)     518,000        
Units or warrants excluded from computation of earnings per unit (in units)       1,112,000 1,167,000    
Cash Distributions              
Partners' Capital              
Non-cash distributions     $ 200 $ 1,600 $ 1,900    
Common units | Energy Transfer              
Partners' Capital              
Partners' capital (in units)     46,056,228        
Limited partner | Common units              
Partners' Capital              
Partners' capital (in units)     126,795,135 117,314,783 100,986,011 98,227,656  
Number of common units issued under DRIP (in units)     7,832 65,352 87,808    
Limited partner | Common units | Cash Distributions | Subsequent Event              
Partners' Capital              
Cash distribution announced per unit (in usd per unit) $ 0.525            
General partner | Common units | Energy Transfer              
Partners' Capital              
Partners' capital (in units)     8,000,000        
v3.25.4
Partners' Deficit - Cash Distributions (Details) - Cash Distributions - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 02, 2025
Jun. 03, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash Distributions                                  
Total Distribution     $ 64.8 $ 64.8 $ 62.3 $ 62.4 $ 62.5 $ 62.4 $ 62.4 $ 55.1 $ 52.7 $ 52.8 $ 52.7 $ 52.7 $ 254.3 $ 242.4 $ 210.9
Common units                                  
Cash Distributions                                  
Distribution per Limited Partner Unit (in usd per unit)     $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 0.525 $ 2.10 $ 2.10 $ 2.10
Phantom Unitholders                                  
Cash Distributions                                  
Total Distribution     $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ 0.6 $ 0.7 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 $ 1.1 $ 1.2 $ 1.1 $ 1.1 $ 2.1 $ 4.0 $ 4.5
Limited partner | Common units                                  
Cash Distributions                                  
Distribution per Limited Partner Unit (in usd per unit) $ 0.525 $ 0.525                              
Total Distribution     $ 64.4 $ 64.4 $ 61.7 $ 61.7 $ 61.5 $ 61.4 $ 61.4 $ 54.1 $ 51.6 $ 51.6 $ 51.6 $ 51.6 $ 252.2 $ 238.4 $ 206.4
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 998,099 $ 950,449 $ 846,178
Services provided over time:      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 971,636 925,243 823,661
Recurring term contracts: Primary Term      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 790,233 799,161 643,284
Recurring term contracts: Month-to-month      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 181,403 126,082 180,377
Services provided or goods transferred at a point in time      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 26,463 25,206 22,517
Contract operations revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues 971,636 925,243 823,661
Retail parts and services revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total revenues $ 26,463 $ 25,206 $ 22,517
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Contract with customer, receivable     $ 95,400
Contract with customer, liability $ 69,499 $ 70,516 $ 68,600
Contract operations revenue      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Services generally billed in number of months in advance of service commencement 1 month    
Payment due after receipt of invoice, period 30 days    
Contract operations revenue | Minimum      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Typical initial contract terms 6 months    
Contract operations revenue | Maximum      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Typical initial contract terms 5 years    
Retail parts and services revenue      
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]      
Payment due after receipt of invoice, period 30 days    
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition - Components of deferred revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Deferred revenue, current $ 65,013 $ 63,900  
Deferred revenue, noncurrent 4,486 6,616  
Deferred revenue 69,499 $ 70,516 $ 68,600
Revenue recognized $ 63,600    
v3.25.4
Revenue Recognition - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 1,200,812
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 636,057
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 353,559
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 155,320
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2029-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 38,456
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2030-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 17,420
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period
v3.25.4
Related Parties Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Transactions with Related Parties      
Other assets $ 20,123 $ 6,620  
Equipment purchases $ 117,277 $ 204,852 $ 238,522
Limited partner | USA Compression Partners, LP | Energy Transfer      
Transactions with Related Parties      
Ownership interest (as a percent) 36.00%    
General partner | USA Compression GP, LLC | Energy Transfer      
Transactions with Related Parties      
Ownership interest (as a percent) 100.00%    
Energy Transfer      
Transactions with Related Parties      
Equipment purchases $ 44,900    
Energy Transfer | Shares Services Costs      
Transactions with Related Parties      
Other assets 2,100    
Entities Affiliated With Energy Transfer LP      
Transactions with Related Parties      
Purchase obligation $ 78,400    
v3.25.4
Related Parties Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Transactions with Related Parties      
Related-party revenues $ 998,099 $ 950,449 $ 846,178
Expense reimbursement 66,343 72,666 72,714
Entities Affiliated With Energy Transfer LP      
Transactions with Related Parties      
Related-party revenues 65,008 41,302 21,726
Expense reimbursement 2,545 0 0
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets 621 0 $ 0
Accounts receivable and related-party receivables 1,653 636  
Accounts payable $ 7,997 $ 105  
v3.25.4
Unit-based Compensation -Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Nov. 01, 2018
Unit-based Compensation          
Cash paid related to net settlement of unit-based awards $ 8,514 $ 5,354 $ 6,446    
Phantom units          
Unit-based Compensation          
Total fair value and intrinsic value of the phantom units vested $ 11,400 $ 6,300 $ 7,300    
Restricted Units          
Unit-based Compensation          
Granted (in units) 392,422 323,390      
Compensation expense $ 2,000 $ 100      
Unrecognized compensation cost associated with unit awards $ 13,200        
Weighted-average period over which the unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized 3 years 4 months 24 days        
Nonvested (in units) 646,382 323,390 0    
Restricted Units | Vesting at the end of of service period one          
Unit-based Compensation          
Percentage of outstanding unvested phantom units that vested upon change in control 60.00%        
Percentage of awards vesting 60.00%        
Restricted Units | Vesting at the end of service period two          
Unit-based Compensation          
Percentage of outstanding unvested phantom units that vested upon change in control 40.00%        
Percentage of awards vesting 40.00%        
Cash Restricted Units | Vesting at the end of of service period one          
Unit-based Compensation          
Percentage of outstanding unvested phantom units that vested upon change in control 33.00%        
Percentage of awards vesting 33.00%        
Cash Restricted Units | Vesting at the end of service period two          
Unit-based Compensation          
Percentage of outstanding unvested phantom units that vested upon change in control 33.00%        
Percentage of awards vesting 33.00%        
Cash Restricted Units | Vesting at the end of service period three          
Unit-based Compensation          
Percentage of outstanding unvested phantom units that vested upon change in control 33.00%        
Percentage of awards vesting 33.00%        
LTIP          
Unit-based Compensation          
Number of common units that may be delivered pursuant to awards under the plan         10,000,000
Cash paid related to net settlement of unit-based awards $ 7,700 $ 5,400 $ 6,400    
LTIP | Phantom units          
Unit-based Compensation          
Granted (in units)   17,384 476,959    
Unit-based compensation liability 3,900 $ 22,800      
Compensation expense 2,300 $ 16,400 $ 22,200    
Unrecognized compensation cost associated with unit awards $ 2,500        
Weighted-average period over which the unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized 1 year 3 months 18 days        
Nonvested (in units) 302,334 1,320,316 1,923,032 2,154,015  
LTIP | Phantom units | Vesting at the end of of service period one          
Unit-based Compensation          
Percentage of outstanding unvested phantom units that vested upon change in control 60.00%        
Percentage of awards vesting 60.00%        
LTIP | Phantom units | Vesting at the end of service period two          
Unit-based Compensation          
Percentage of outstanding unvested phantom units that vested upon change in control 40.00%        
Percentage of awards vesting 40.00%        
Long-Term Cash Restricted Unit Plan | Cash Restricted Units          
Unit-based Compensation          
Granted (in units) 115,962 107,820      
Unit-based compensation liability $ 100 $ 100      
Nonvested (in units) 172,405 107,820      
v3.25.4
Unit-based Compensation - Summary of information regarding phantom unit awards (Details) - Phantom units - LTIP - $ / shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Number of Units      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in units) 1,320,316 1,923,032 2,154,015
Granted (in units)   17,384 476,959
Vested (in units) (797,412) (506,516) (585,055)
Forfeited (in units) (220,570) (113,584) (122,887)
Outstanding, end of period (in units) 302,334 1,320,316 1,923,032
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit      
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per unit) $ 18.59 $ 17.08 $ 14.21
Granted (in dollars per unit)   24.70 23.13
Vested (in dollars per unit) 17.03 15.40 13.29
Forfeited (in dollars per unit) 18.82 18.09 17.50
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per unit) $ 20.16 $ 18.59 $ 17.08
v3.25.4
Unit-based Compensation - Summary of Information for Restricted Units (Details) - Restricted Units - $ / shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Number of Units    
Outstanding, beginning of period (in units) 323,390 0
Granted (in units) 392,422 323,390
Forfeited (in units) (69,430)  
Outstanding, end of period (in units) 646,382 323,390
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit    
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per unit) $ 22.25 $ 0
Granted (in dollars per unit) 24.26 22.25
Forfeited (in dollars per unit) 22.25  
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per unit) $ 23.84 $ 22.25
v3.25.4
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - 401(k) Plan - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Employee Benefit Plans      
Maximum annual employee contribution, as a percentage 20.00%    
Maximum annual employee contribution $ 23,500    
Aggregate discretionary employer matching contributions $ 6,000,000 $ 4,400,000 $ 3,800,000
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)    
Other commitments    
Income tax examination, estimate of possible loss $ 30.3  
Income tax accrual $ 2.9  
Customer One | Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk    
Other commitments    
Concentration risk, percentage 11.00% 12.00%
Customer One | Trade Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk    
Other commitments    
Concentration risk, percentage 12.00% 12.00%
Customer Two | Trade Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk    
Other commitments    
Concentration risk, percentage   11.00%
v3.25.4
Segment Reporting (Details)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Operating segment 1
Reportable segment 1