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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details)

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Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITA (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2018
Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information        
Net income (loss) attributable to PQ Group Holdings Inc. $ 14,185 $ (3,345) $ 30,181 $ (7,408)
Provision for income taxes 8,470 5,172 21,590 5,269
Interest expense, net 28,238 49,079 84,622 144,041
Depreciation and amortization 43,827 45,929 139,298 129,135
Segment EBITDA 94,720 96,835 275,691 271,037
Debt extinguishment costs 864 453 6,743 453
Losses on disposal of fixed assets 5,202 3,494 11,106 6,419
Foreign currency exchange loss     15,347 21,612
Management advisory fees 0 1,250 0 3,750
Transaction and other related costs 215 966 827 5,295
Corporate, non-segment        
Segment Reporting Information        
Unallocated corporate expenses 10,276 7,885 27,322 23,474
Segment reconciling items        
Segment Reporting Information        
Joint venture depreciation, amortization, and interest 3,292 2,563 9,214 8,073
Investment in affiliate and inventory step-up amortization 1,658 1,658 4,975 6,941
Amortization of inventory step-up 0 0 1,603 871
Debt extinguishment costs 864 453 6,743 453
Losses on disposal of fixed assets 5,202 3,494 11,106 6,419
Foreign currency exchange loss 3,527 5,256 15,347 21,612
LIFO expense 856 750 5,903 3,229
Management advisory fees 0 1,250 0 3,750
Transaction and other related costs 210 966 895 5,300
Equity-based and other non-cash compensation 4,252 1,041 11,879 3,869
Restructuring, integration and business optimization expenses 2,178 4,957 5,662 8,009
Defined benefit pension plan cost 112 791 260 2,200
Other 1,250 (114) 5,623 2,082
Operating segments        
Segment Reporting Information        
Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 128,397 $ 127,785 $ 382,223 $ 367,319