Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 139	$ 54
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $14	1,199	1,285
Accounts receivable - related party, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $159		168
Inventory	944	1,253
Deferred tax asset-current	130	130
Other current assets	175	312
Total current assets	2,587	3,202
Restricted cash	386	507
Loan fees, net	22	35
Oil and gas properties, net (full cost accounting method)	25,018	24,123
Methane project, net	4,463	4,389
Other property and equipment, net	195	247
Deferred tax asset - noncurrent	6,420	7,209
Total assets	39,091	39,712
Current liabilities
Accounts payable - trade	350	367
Accounts payable - other	159	327
Accounts payable - related party	570	412
Accrued and other current liabilities	1,064	444
Current maturities of long-term debt	63	82
Total current liabilities	2,206	1,632
Asset retirement obligation	1,841	1,780
Long term debt, less current maturities	866	3,375
Total liabilities	4,913	6,787
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares, 60,842,413 shares issued and outstanding	61	61
Additional paid-in capital	55,697	55,671
Accumulated deficit	(21,580)	(22,807)
Total stockholders' equity	34,178	32,925
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 39,091	$ 39,712