Oil And Gas Properties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Oil And Gas Properties [Abstract]

Oil And Gas Properties

5. Oil and Gas Properties

     The following table sets forth information concerning the Company's oil and gas properties: (in thousands):

		December 31,
		2011			2010
Oil and gas properties, at cost	$	36,002		$	27,837
Unevaluated properties		268			189
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization		(16,064	)		(13,869	)
Oil and gas properties, net	$	20,206		$	14,157

     During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, the Company recorded depletion expense of $2.2 million, $1.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively.