Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013 mi	Mar. 01, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Length of pipeline, miles	65
Restricted cash	$ 507,000		$ 507,000
Unevaluated properties	457,000		457,000
Current cost discount	10.00%
Agreement to sell the Company's Swan Creek and Pipeline assets		1,500,000
Allowance	0		0
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Restricted cash	120,500		120,500
Collateralized Bond [Member]
Restricted cash	$ 386,000		$ 386,000