CAPITALIZED ACQUISITION COSTS (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Costs Incurred, Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration, and Development Activities [Line Items]
Balance, at the beginning of the period	$ 55,204,041	$ 55,173,564
Additions	0	30,477
Balance, at the end of the period	$ 55,204,041	$ 55,204,041