Drilling expenses for wells.

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Number of development oil and gas wells capable of producing either oil or gas in sufficient quantity to justify completion as oil or gas well.

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-Section 1205
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Percentage investment held by the managing member or general partner of the limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP).

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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a controlling interest in another entity or an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment).

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Amount of cash inflow from exercise of option under share-based payment arrangement.

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Subsequent Events (Details Narrative)		1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details Narrative)	Feb. 02, 2022 USD ($) Wells	Jan. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from option exercise			$ 295,640	$ 78,795
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from option exercise		$ 25,000
Subsequent Event [Member] \| XTO Energy Inc [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of drilled wells \| Wells	75
Expended for drilling wells	$ 567,000
Subsequent Event [Member] \| TBO Oil And Gas, LLC [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage for limited liability company		10.00%
Previously invested amount		$ 250,000
Percentage for partnership rate		1.00%