Selected Components of Working Capital - Other Current Assets Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
NGLs inventory	$ 2,652	$ 3,370
Imbalance receivables	38,682	25,309
Prepaid insurance	14,279	10,369
Contract assets	22,813	5,307
Other	7,859	1,897
Total other current assets	86,285	46,252
WES Operating [Member]
NGLs inventory	2,652	3,370
Imbalance receivables	38,682	25,309
Prepaid insurance	13,438	8,538
Contract assets	22,813	5,307
Other	7,846	1,897
Total other current assets	$ 85,431	$ 44,421