Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Revenue
Oil and gas operations, net of royalties	$ 93	$ 164	$ 218	$ 344
Operating expenses
Oil and gas operations	163	231	341	410
Corporate general and administrative	127	134	231	222
Total Operating Expenses	290	365	572	632
Operating earnings (loss)	(197)	(201)	(354)	(288)
Other income (expense)
Interest income	63	64	127	129
Interest expense	(3)	(4)	(7)	(9)
Other income (expense), net				153
Expense	60	60	120	273
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares	$ (137)	$ (141)	$ (234)	$ (15)
Net income (loss) per common share-basic and diluted	$ (0.03)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.05)
Weighted average common and equivalent shares outstanding - basic	5,132	5,132	5,132	5,132