Investment in Equity Securities

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Investment In Equity Securities [Abstract]

Investment in Equity Securities

6. Investment in Equity Securities

On February 25, 2005, the Company acquired an interest in Signet Energy Inc. (“Signet” formerly Surge Global Energy, Inc.) as a result of a Farmout Agreement. Signet amalgamated with Andora Energy Corporation (“Andora) in 2007.

As of November 19, 2008, the Company converted its Signet shares into 2,241,558 shares of Andora, which represents an equity interest in Andora of approximately 2.24% as of September 30, 2012, which is Andora’s fiscal year end. These shares are carried at a nominal value using the cost method and their value is included under oil and gas properties on the Company’s balance sheet.