Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Revenues	$ 247,242	$ 149,332	$ 484,201	$ 304,006
Operating expenses:
Operating expenses	82,844	44,731	165,607	93,413
Depreciation and amortization expense	71,869	40,722	138,519	79,160
General and administrative expense	25,089	11,565	48,823	23,043
Other operating expense	1,892	240	1,983	195
Total operating expenses	181,694	97,258	354,932	195,811
Operating income	65,548	52,074	129,269	108,195
Other income (expense):
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	33,745	15,971	58,753	28,958
Interest expense	(27,732)	(15,636)	(54,794)	(31,594)
Other income	126	4	395	59
Income before income tax expense	71,687	52,413	133,623	105,618
Income tax expense	1,260	807	2,500	1,646
Net income	70,427	51,606	131,123	103,972
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,214		2,372
Net income attributable to Access Midstream Partners, L.P.	69,213	51,606	128,751	103,972
Limited partner interest in net income
Net income attributable to Access Midstream Partners, L.P.	69,213	51,606	128,751	103,972
Less general partner interest in net income	(5,995)	(1,752)	(10,787)	(3,181)
Limited partner interest in net income	$ 63,218	$ 49,854	$ 117,964	$ 100,791
Limited Partners Common | Common Units
Limited partner interest in net income
Net income per unit - basic and diluted	$ 0.18	$ 0.34	$ 0.32	$ 0.68
Limited Partners Common | Subordinated Unit
Limited partner interest in net income
Net income per unit - basic and diluted	$ 0.31	$ 0.34	$ 0.60	$ 0.68