Oil And Gas Properties

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Oil And Gas Properties [Abstract]

Oil And Gas Properties

(6) Oil and Gas Properties

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

		March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Oil and gas properties, at cost	$	43,559		$	43,351
Unevaluated properties		457			457
Accumulated depletion		(19,820	)		(19,108	)
Oil and gas properties, net	$	24,196		$	24,700

     The Company recorded depletion expense of $712,000 and $623,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.