Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026 USD ($) contract d	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Contracted future purchases	$ 204,300
Future commitments for storage and transportation value	32,900
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation ‎and amortization of $703,871 and $681,713, respectively	918,053	$ 957,256
Lease payments not yet commenced	$ 5,700
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Number Of Contracts \| contract	2
Five Year Lease Term
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Term of lease not yet commenced	5 years
Tallgrass High Plains Carbon Storage, LLC
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Number of plants constructed \| d	3
Construction in Progress
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation ‎and amortization of $703,871 and $681,713, respectively	$ 12,400
Minimum
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Operating lease remaining lease term	1 year
Maximum
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
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