Oil And Gas Properties

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

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,
		2013			2012
Oil and gas properties, at cost	$	45,101		$	43,351
Unevaluated properties		736			457
Accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization		(21,714	)		(19,108	)
Oil and gas properties, net	$	24,123		$	24,700

     During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company recorded depletion expense of $2.6 million, $3.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively.