Oil And Gas Properties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Oil And Gas Properties [Abstract]

Oil And Gas Properties

4. Oil and Gas Properties

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

	December 31,
		2012			2011
Oil and gas properties, at cost	$	43,351		$	36,002
Unevaluated properties		457			268
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization		(19,108	)		(16,064	)
Oil and gas properties, net	$	24,700		$	20,206

     During the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010, the Company recorded depletion expense of $3.0 million, $2.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively.