Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 36,675	$ 17,229
Accounts receivable	181,939	222,409
Prepaid expenses	12,382	10,182
Other current assets	12,312	8,111
Total current assets	243,308	257,931
Property, plant and equipment
Gathering systems	6,406,548	5,974,940
Other fixed assets	361,933	175,411
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(999,219)	(859,551)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	5,769,262	5,290,800
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	2,103,530	1,936,603
Intangible customer relationships, net	360,502	372,391
Deferred loan costs, net	64,061	59,721
Total assets	8,540,663	7,917,446
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	63,649	37,520
Accrued liabilities	272,555	268,952
Total current liabilities	336,204	306,472
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt	3,805,397	3,249,230
Other liabilities	9,269	8,954
Total long-term liabilities	3,814,666	3,258,184
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Partners' capital:
General partner interest	120,912	114,393
Total partners' capital attributable to Access Midstream Partners, L.P.	4,031,003	4,098,906
Noncontrolling interest	358,790	253,884
Total partners' capital	4,389,793	4,352,790
Total liabilities and partners' capital	8,540,663	7,917,446
Common Units
Partners' capital:
Limited partner units	3,572,779	3,343,145
Class B Units
Partners' capital:
Limited partner units	337,312	318,472
Class C Units
Partners' capital:
Limited partner units		$ 322,896