Selected Components of Working Capital - Accounts Receivable, Net Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Trade receivables, net	$ 548,859	$ 431,649
Other receivables, net	5,404	4,864
Total accounts receivable, net	554,263	436,513
WES Operating [Member]
Trade receivables, net	548,859	431,649
Other receivables, net	5,404	4,864
Total accounts receivable, net	$ 554,263	$ 436,513