Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenue		$ 120,991
Royalty refunds (expenses)		(22,928)
Revenue, net of royalty		98,063
Expenses
Operating expenses	19,691	308,039
Operating expenses covered by Farmout	(19,691)	(209,976)
General and administrative	26,801	199,544
Depreciation, accretion and depletion	15,054	17,321
Net loss from operations	(41,855)	(216,865)
Other income and expenses
Rental and other income	2,301	5,115
Interest income	847	897
Net loss and comprehensive loss	$ (38,707)	$ (210,853)
Net loss per common share
Basic and Diluted	$ 0	$ 0
Weighted Average Outstanding Shares (in thousands)
Basic and Diluted	229,374	229,374