v3.25.1

Debt - Debt Activity Table (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Changes in Debt Outstanding [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | $ 7,937,679
Ending balance | 7,275,630
WES Operating [Member] |
Changes in Debt Outstanding [Roll Forward] |
Other | 1,872
WES Operating [Member] | 3.100% Senior Notes due 2025 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] |
Changes in Debt Outstanding [Roll Forward] |
Repayments of senior notes | $ (663,831)
Senior note, interest rate | 3.10%
WES Operating [Member] | Finance Lease Liability [Member] |
Changes in Debt Outstanding [Roll Forward] |
Finance lease liabilities | $ (90)

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