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Selected Components of Working Capital - Other Current Assets Table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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NGLs inventory | $ 1,953 | $ 3,370
Imbalance receivables | 34,757 | 25,309
Prepaid insurance | 5,792 | 10,369
Contract assets | 10,897 | 5,307
Other | 2,998 | 1,897
Total other current assets | 56,397 | 46,252
WES Operating [Member] |  |
NGLs inventory | 1,953 | 3,370
Imbalance receivables | 34,757 | 25,309
Prepaid insurance | 4,418 | 8,538
Contract assets | 10,897 | 5,307
Other | 2,998 | 1,897
Total other current assets | $ 55,023 | $ 44,421

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