Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue
Oil and gas operations, net of royalties	$ 127	$ 167	$ 471	$ 544
Operating expenses
Oil and gas operations	176	186	586	700
Corporate general and administrative	92	99	314	282
Impairment of oil and natural gas properties	2,285		2,285
Total operating expenses	2,553	285	3,185	982
Operating earnings (loss)	(2,426)	(118)	(2,714)	(438)
Other income (expense)
Interest income	63	5	192	16
Interest expense	(3)	(6)	(12)	(17)
Other income (expense)	46	(2)	199	10
Expense	106	(3)	379	9
Net (loss) applicable to common shares	$ (2,320)	$ (121)	$ (2,335)	$ (429)
Net income (loss) per common share-basic and diluted	$ (0.45)	$ (.02)	$ (0.45)	$ (.08)
Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding - basic	5,132	5,132	5,132	5,132