Selected Components of Working Capital - Accounts Receivable, Net Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Trade receivables, net	$ 558,300	$ 548,859
Other receivables, net	0	5,404
Total accounts receivable, net	558,300	554,263
WES Operating [Member]
Trade receivables, net	559,311	548,859
Other receivables, net	0	5,404
Total accounts receivable, net	$ 559,311	$ 554,263