Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Unitholders Public [Member]	Common Unitholders Antero [Member]	Subordinated Unitholder Antero [Member]	Total
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Net income and comprehensive income	$ 10,630	$ 6,920	$ 17,548	$ 35,098
Equity-based compensation	2,403	3,641	3,967	10,011
Distribution to unitholders	(12,617)	(8,213)	(20,830)	(41,660)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 1,090,453	$ 74,013	$ 181,442	$ 1,345,908