Selected Components of Working Capital - Accounts Receivable, Net Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Trade receivables, net	$ 436,513	$ 452,718
Other receivables, net	0	162
Total accounts receivable, net	436,513	452,880
WES Operating [Member]
Trade receivables, net	436,513	407,547
Other receivables, net	0	2
Total accounts receivable, net	$ 436,513	$ 407,549