Selected Components of Working Capital - Other Current Assets Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
NGLs inventory	$ 2,792	$ 3,797
Imbalance receivables	34,146	32,658
Prepaid insurance	10,975	13,262
Contract assets	7,937	3,381
Other	8,503	6,408
Total other current assets	64,353	59,506
WES Operating [Member]
NGLs inventory	2,792	3,797
Imbalance receivables	34,146	32,658
Prepaid insurance	9,355	11,139
Contract assets	7,937	3,381
Other	8,047	6,316
Total other current assets	$ 62,277	$ 57,291