Selected Components of Working Capital - Accrued Liabilities Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued interest expense	$ 127,764	$ 124,937
Short-term asset retirement obligations	3,304	7,606
Short-term remediation and reclamation obligations	2,542	5,490
Income taxes payable	4,927	2,908
Contract liabilities	11,172	16,866
Accrued payroll and benefits	44,135	55,237
Other	32,213	49,528
Total accrued liabilities	226,057	262,572
WES Operating [Member]
Accrued interest expense	127,764	124,937
Short-term asset retirement obligations	3,304	7,606
Short-term remediation and reclamation obligations	2,542	5,490
Income taxes payable	4,927	2,908
Contract liabilities	11,172	16,866
Accrued payroll and benefits	0	2,243
Other	31,011	43,411
Total accrued liabilities	$ 180,720	$ 203,461