| Cover | Dec. 04, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Central Index Key | 0002024218 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 04, 2024 |
| Registrant Name | Summit Midstream Corporation |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-42201 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 99-3056990 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 910 Louisiana Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 4200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | 832 |
| Local Phone Number | 413-4770 |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | SMC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
