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(4) Investment in Savoy (Savoy Energy)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Savoy Energy
 
(4) Investment in Savoy [Line Items]  
Equity Investment In SELLP
(4)  Investment in Savoy

We own a 45% interest in Savoy Energy, L.P., a private company engaged in the oil and gas business primarily in the state of Michigan. Savoy uses the successful efforts method of accounting.  We account for our interest using the equity method of accounting.

Below (in thousands) to the 100% is a condensed balance sheet at September 30, 2013, and a condensed statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Condensed Balance Sheet

       
   
2013
 
       
Current assets
  $ 25,651  
Oil and gas properties, net
    24,156  
    $ 49,807  
         
Total liabilities
  $ 14,354  
Partners' capital
    35,453  
    $ 49,807  

Condensed Statement of Operations

   
2013
   
2012
 
             
Revenue
  $ 29,444     $ 24,585  
Expenses
    (19,471 )     (17,931 )
Net  income
  $ 9,973     $ 6,654