Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class Of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class Of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Convertible Preferred Stock Series [Member] Convertible Preferred Stock Series A [Member] Convertible Preferred Stock Series B [Member] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS ASSETS Cash Cash Cash Accounts Receivable Net Current Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Prepaid Expense Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid expenses Prepaid expenses Assets Current Total current assets Total current assets Property Plant and Equipment Other Net Other property plant and equipment, net Other property plant and equipment, net Other Assets Noncurrent [Abstract] Other assets: Other assets: Assets Held-In-Trust, Noncurrent Collateral on surety bonds Collateral on surety bonds Deposits Assets Noncurrent Security deposits Security deposits Other Assets Noncurrent Total other assets Total other assets Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses Due To Related Parties, Current Advances, related parties Other Liabilities Current Put liability Put liability Notes Payable and Capital Leases Current Capital leases and notes payable, short term Capital leases and notes payable, short term Notes Payable And Capital Leases, Current Convertible Debentures Net Of Debt Discounts Convertible debentures, net of debt discounts It represents the value of convertible debentures net of debt discounts mentioned in balance sheet. Bridge Loan Notes payable, bridge, net of debt discounts Notes payable, bridge, net of debt discounts Loans Payable, Current Loans payable, net of debt discounts Less current portion Liabilities Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Long term debt: Long term debt: Notes Payable, Noncurrent Notes payable Long term portion Notes Payable, Noncurrent Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative, Net Debt derivative Balance Balance, September 30, 2012 Long-Term Debt Total long term debt Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies Commitments and contingencies Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Stockholders' equity (deficit): Stockholders' equity (deficit): Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock Preferred stock, par value $0.0001; 21,000,000 and 1,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Common Stock Value Common stock, par value $0.001; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 36,335,986 and 35,128,580 shares issued as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively; 36,335,986 and 33,389,830 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Common stock, par value $0.001; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 36,335,986 and 35,128,580 shares issued as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively; 36,335,986 and 33,389,830 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Additional Paid In Capital Additional paid in capital Additional paid in capital Common Stock, Value, Subscriptions Common stock subscription Development Stage Enterprise Deficit Accumulated During Development Stage Deficit accumulated during development stage Deficit accumulated during development stage Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) Total stockholders' equity (deficit) Total stockholders' equity (deficit) Total stockholders' equity (deficit) Balance Balance Liabilities and Stockholders Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) Series Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] Series B Callable Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, par value Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock Shares Designated Preferred Stock Shares Designated The maximum number of shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues REVENUE REVENUE Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Operating expenses: Selling General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative Selling, general and administrative Impairment Of Oil and Gas Properties Impairment of undeveloped properties Impairment of undeveloped properties Impairment Of Intangible Assets Finitelived Impairment of acquired licenses Impairment of acquired licenses Collection and Repossession Expenses Losses on repossession of fixed assets Loss on repossession of fixed assets Represents loss on repossession of fixed assets. Gain Loss Related To Litigation Settlement Litigation settlement Litigation settlement Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Costs and Expenses Total operating expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income Loss Loss from operations Loss from operations Loss from operations Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Other income (expense): Other income (expense): Investment Income Interest Interest income Interest income Interest income Gain (Loss) On Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax Net loss for the period included in earnings relating to the liabilities held at September 30, 2012 Loss on change in fair value of debt derivative Loss on change in fair value of debt derivative Gains (Losses) On Extinguishment Of Debt Gain on settlement of debt Gain on settlement of debt Gain on settlement of debt Other Nonoperating Income Other income Other income Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Loss before provision for income taxes Loss before provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense Benefit Provision for income taxes (benefit) Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent Net loss Net loss NET LOSS Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Net loss per common share, basic and diluted (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Weighted average number of outstanding shares, basic and fully diluted Weighted average number of outstanding shares, basic and diluted (in shares) Statement Of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated Deficit During Development Stage [Member] Beginning Balance (In Shares) Beginning Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Balance (in shares) Common Stock Issued Common stock issued Sale of common stock Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Common stock issued (in shares) Sale of common stock (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued For Services Common stock issued for services Common stock issued for services rendered Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued For Services Common stock issued for services (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues In Settlement Of Litigation Common stock issued in settlement of litigation The value of common stock issued in settlement of litigation. Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues In Settlement Of Litigation Common stock issued in settlement of litigation (in shares) Number of common stock shares issued in settlement of litigation. Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues In Settlement Of Debt Common stock issued for conversion of debt The value of common stock issued in settlement of debt. Common stock issued in settlement of debt Stock Issued During Period Shares New Issues In Settlement Of Debt Common stock issued in settlement of debt (in shares) Number of common stock shares issued in settlement of debt. Stock Returned and Cancelled During Period Value Amendment To Licensing Agreement Net common stock returned and canceled in connection with amendment to licensing agreement The value of stock returned and cancelled in connection with amendment to licensing agreement during the period. Stock Returned and Cancelled During Period Shares Amendment To Licensing Agreement Net common stock returned and canceled in connection with amendment to licensing agreement (in shares) Number of shares returned and cancelled in connection with amendment to licensing agreement during the period. Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested In Period, Fair Value Fair value of vesting employee options Fair value of vesting options Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Other Expiry of put agreement Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Warrant Issued Fair value of warrant obligation to be issued in settlement of obligation Fair value of warrant obligation to be issued in settlement of obligation Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Asset Impairment Charges Impairment losses Impairment losses Share Based Compensation Equity based compensation Equity based compensation Gains Losses On Common Stock Issued In Connection With Debt Common stock issued in connection with debt Difference between the fair value of common stock issued and carrying value of debt. Common stock issued in connection with debt Gains Losses On Common Stock Issued In Settlement Of Litigation Common stock issued in settlement of litigation Difference between the fair value of common stock issued and settlement value of litigation. Common stock issued in settlement of litigation Paid-In-Kind Interest Non cash interest expense Fair Value Of Warrants To Be Issued In Settlement Of Litigation Fair value of warrants to be issued in settlement of litigation It represents the value of fair value of warrants to be issued in settlement of litigation. Fair value of warrants to be issued in settlement of litigation Gains Losses On Warrants Issued In Settlement Of Debt Fair value of warrants issued in connection with debt Difference between the fair value of warrants issued and carrying value of debt. Fair value of warrants issued in connection with debt Gains Losses Preferred Stock Issued For Services Preferred stock issued for services Difference between the fair value of preferred stock issued and carrying value of debt. Preferred stock issued for services Increase Decrease In Operating Assets [Abstract] (Increase) decrease in: (Increase) decrease in: Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Increase Decrease In Intangible Assets Current Licensing Licensing Increase Decrease In Deferred Charges Guarantee fees Guarantee fees Increase Decrease In Other Operating Assets Surety bond Surety bond Increase Decrease In Deposit Other Assets Deposits Deposits Increase Decrease In Operating Liabilities [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in: Increase (decrease) in: Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Net cash (used in) operating activities Net cash (used in) operating activities Net cash (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments To Acquire Oil and Gas Property Investment in oil and gas properties Investment in oil and gas properties Payments To Acquire Property Plant and Equipment Purchase of property and equipment Purchase of property and equipment Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Net cash (used in) investing activities Net cash (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Proceeds from sale of common stock and subscriptions Proceeds from sale of common stock and subscriptions Proceeds From (Payments For) Other Financing Activities Proceeds from sale of royalty interest Proceeds from sale of royalty interest Proceeds From Other Debt Proceeds from loans payable Proceeds from loans payable Proceeds From Notes Payable Proceeds from notes payable Proceeds from notes payable Proceeds From Related Party Debt Proceeds from advances Proceeds From Convertible Debentures Proceeds from convertible debentures The cash inflow from the issuance of a long-term debt instrument which can be exchanged for a specified amount of another security, typically the entity's debentures at the option of the issuer or the holder. Proceeds From Contributed Capital Contributions by major shareholders Contributions by major shareholders Repayments Of Long Term Capital Lease Obligations Payments of capital leases Payments of capital leases Repayments Of Other Debt Payments on loans payable Payments on loans payable Repayments Of Notes Payable Payments of notes payable Payments of notes payable Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash and Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Interest Paid Cash paid during period for interest Cash paid during period for interest Income Taxes Paid Cash paid during period for taxes Cash paid during period for taxes Cash Flow Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Stock Issued During Period Value Issued For Licensing Common stock issued for licensing Fair value of common stock issued. Preferred Stock Issued During Period Value Issued For Services Preferred stock issued for services rendered The fair value of stock issued in noncash financing activities. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Going Concern Matters [Abstract] Going Concern Matters [Abstract] Going Concern Matters [Abstract] Going Concern Matters [Text Block] GOING CONCERN MATTERS GOING CONCERN MATTERS Gain (Loss) On Sale Of Oil and Gas Property [Abstract] Gain (Loss) on Sale of Oil and Gas Property [Abstract] Gain (Loss) on Sale of Oil and Gas Property [Abstract] Oil and Gas Properties [Text Block] OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, UNEVALUATED OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES, UNEVALUATED Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Surety Bonds [Abstract] Surety Bonds [Abstract] Surety Bonds [Abstract] Surety Bonds [Text Block] SURETY BONDS SURETY BONDS Security Deposits [Abstract] Security Deposits [Abstract] Security Deposits [Abstract] Security Deposits [Text Block] SECURITY DEPOSITS SECURITY DEPOSITS Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES Put Liability [Abstract] Put Liability [Abstract] Put Liability [Abstract] Put Liability [Text Block] PUT LIABILITY Convertible Debentures [Abstract] Convertible Debentures [Abstract] Convertible Debentures [Text Block] The entire disclosure about convertible debentures. Convertible Debentures [Text Block] Capital Leases and Notes Payable [Abstract] Capital Leases and Notes Payable [Abstract] Capital Leases and Notes Payable [Abstract] Capital Leases and Notes Payable [Text Block] CAPITAL LEASES AND NOTES PAYABLE CAPITAL LEASES AND NOTES PAYABLE Loans Payable [Abstract] Loans Payable [Abstract] Loans Payable [Text Block] LOANS PAYABLE Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Text Block] LOANS PAYABLE LOANS PAYABLE Equity [Abstract] Equity [Abstract] Equity [Abstract] Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Commitments and Obligations [Abstract] Commitments and Obligations [Abstract] Commitments and Obligations [Abstract] Commitments and Obligations [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Stock Options and Warrants [Abstract] Stock Options and Warrants [Abstract] Stock Options and Warrants [Abstract] Stock Options and Warrants [Text Block] STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS Fair Value Measurement [Abstract] Fair Value Measurement [Abstract] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Organization, Consolidation, Basis Of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Interim Financial Statements Policy [Policy Text Block] Interim Financial Statements Policy [Policy Text Block] Use Of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Oil and Gas Properties Policy [Policy Text Block] Oil and Gas Properties Policy [Policy Text Block] Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block] Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block] Abandonment Of Properties Is Accounted For As Adjustments Of Capitalized Costs With No Loss Recognized [Policy Text Block] Abandonment Of Properties Is Accounted For As Adjustments Of Capitalized Costs With No Loss Recognized [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Income [Policy Text Block] Other Income [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivatives, Reporting Of Derivative Activity [Policy Text Block] Derivatives, Reporting of Derivative Activity [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reliance On Key Personnel and Consultants [Policy Text Block] Reliance On Key Personnel and Consultants [Policy Text Block] Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of fair value of embedded derivative financial instruments. Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule Of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Short-Term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Changes In Employee Options Outstanding and Related Prices [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of changes in employee options outstanding and related prices. Schedule Of Changes In Employee Options Outstanding and Related Prices [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Employee Option Issuance [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of issuance of employee options. Schedule Of Employee Option Issuance [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Changes In Non Employee Options Outstanding and Related Prices [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of changes in non employee options outstanding and related prices. Schedule Of Changes In Non Employee Options Outstanding and Related Prices [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Non Employee Option Issuance [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of issuance of non employee options. Schedule Of Non Employee Option Issuance [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Warrants Outstanding and Related Prices [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Warrants Outstanding and Related Prices [Table Text Block] The entire disclosure of warrants outstanding and related prices. Schedule Of Warrants Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Warrants Activity [Table Text Block] The entire disclosure of warrants activity. Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments One [Member] Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments Two [Member] Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Dividend yield: Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Volatility Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Risk free rate: Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Percentage Of Amount Amortized Of Ending Present Value Of Future Profits Percentage Of Amount Amortized Of Ending Present Value Of Future Profits Estimated percentage of the ending balance of the present value of future profits asset acquired in the purchase of oil and gas properties. Non Cash Impairment Charge Net Of Tax Non Cash Impairment Charge Net Of Tax This element represents the non cash impairment charge, net of tax recorded by the company. Non Cash Impairment Charge Per Share Non Cash Impairment Charge Per Share This element represents the non cash impairment charge per share recorded by the company. Unproved Properties Carrying Value Unproved Properties Carrying Value Carrying amount of income unproved properties. Proceeds From Sale Of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment Advertising Expense Advertising Expense Description Of Derivative Financial Instruments Information about conversion rates and period of conversion of derivative financial instruments. Description Of Derivative Financial Instruments Going Concern Disclosure [Abstract] Going Concern Disclosure [Abstract] Going Concern Disclosure [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Field Equipment [Member] Office Equipment [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Transportation Equipment [Member] Leasehold Improvements [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Total Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Net Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Down Payment Down Payment The amount paid as down payment for acquisition of vehicle. Total Purchase Price Total Purchase Price The total purchase price of vehicle. Security Deposit Security Deposit Cancellation Of Surety Bond Cancellation Of Surety Bond It represents cancellation of surety bonds. Cash Collateral Returned Cash Collateral Returned It represents collateral returned as a result of bond termination. Reposting Of Bond Reposting Of Bond It represents reposting of bond. Forfeiture Of Security Deposit Forfeiture Of Security Deposit It represents forfeiture of security deposits. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date, including Expenses incurred and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, compensation costs, payroll taxes and fringe benefits (other than pension and postretirement obligations), contractual rights and obligations, and statutory obligations. Interest Payable, Current Accrued interest Short-Term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-Term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Notes Payable [Member] Written promise to pay a note which can be exchanged for a specified quantity of securities at the option of the issuer or the holder. Accounts Payable [Member] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Convertible Debt, Current Convertible Debt, Current Gain On Settlement Of Debt Gain on settlement of debt It represents gain or loss on settlement of debt. Common Stock Subject To Rescission Common Stock Subject To Rescission It represents common stock subject to rescission. Common Stock Sale Price Per Share Common Stock Sale Price Per Share It represents common stock sale price per share. Acceptance Of Rescission Offer Number Of Shares Acceptance Of Rescission Offer Number Of Shares It represents Acceptance Of Rescission Offer Number Of Shares. Acceptance Of Rescission Offer Value Acceptance Of Rescission Offer Value It represents Acceptance Of Rescission Offer Value. Reclassification Of Equity To Put Liability Reclassification Of Equity To Put Liability It represents Reclassification Of Equity To Put Liability. Reclassification Of Put Liability To Equity Reclassification Of Put Liability To Equity It represents Reclassification Of Put Liability To Equity. Report Date [Axis] Report Date [Axis] Financial Statements Date [Domain] Financial Statements Date [Domain] December 2015 [Member] April 2013 [Member] July 2013 [Member] March 2012 [Member] Notes Payable Notes Payable Sub-total Notes Payable, Current Notes Payable, Current Less current portion Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Amount Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Amount Debt Default Long Term Debt Accrued Interest Debt Default Long Term Debt Accrued Interest It represents Debt Default Long term Debt Accrued Interest. Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instrument [Axis] Types Of Financial Instruments [Domain] Types of Financial Instruments [Domain] Loan One [Member] Loan Two [Member] Loan Three [Member] Loan Four [Member] Loans Payable Total Warrant [Member] Warrant Warrants Issued During Period Warrants Issued During Period It represents Warrants Issued During Period. Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Loans Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued For Cash Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Cash Amortization Of Fair Value Of Warrants and Common Stock Issued Amortization Of Fair Value Of Warrants and Common Stock Issued It represents Amortization Of Fair Value Of Warrants And Common Stock Issued. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued For Noncash Consideration Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Noncash Consideration Debt Discount Net Debt Discount Net It represents discount on debt. Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage Increased Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage Increased It represents increased percentage of debt. Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Related Party Transaction, Due From (To) Related Party Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party Bridge Loan [Member] Proceeds From Issuance Of Private Placement Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement Value Of Each Unit Value Of Each Unit Share are received from entity's raising of capital via private rather than public placement. Units Offered For Over Allotments Units Offered For Over Allotments Price at which a dealer is willing to buy an instrument, used as an input to measure fair value. Initial Due Date Of Notes Payable Description Initial Due Date Of Notes Payable Description Represents the description related to initial due date for notes payable. Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Amortization Of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Placement Agent Fee Percentage Placement Agent Fee Percentage Represents the Percentage of placement agent fee payable on gross proceeds from sale of units Warrants Issued Percentage On Common Stock Sold Warrants Issued Percentage On Common Stock Sold Represents the Number of warrants issued based on percentage calculation of common stock sold. Warrants Exercise Price Warrants Exercise Price It represents warrants exercise price. Fair Value Of Warrants Issued Fair Value Of Warrants Issued It represents fair value of warrants issued charged to current period operations. Series B Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage Preferred Stock, Voting Rights Preferred Stock, Voting Rights Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share Common Stock, No Par Value Common Stock, No Par Value Percentage Of Cumulative Dividends Represents the percentage of cumulative dividends. Percentage Of Cumulative Dividends Sale Of Overriding Royalty Interest Sale Of Overriding Royalty Interest It represents Sale Of Overriding Royalty Interest. Payment Of Royalty Percentage Minimum Payment Of Royalty Percentage Minimum It represents Payment Of Royalty Percentage Minimum. Payment Of Royalty Percentage Maximum Payment Of Royalty Percentage Maximum It represents Payment Of Royalty Percentage Maximum. Minimum Lease Rental Payments Per Acre Per Year Minimum Lease Rental Payments Per Acre Per Year It represents Minimum Lease Rental Payments Per Acre Per Year. Revenue Remittance Percentage Represents the percentage of revenue remittance. Revenue Remittance Percentage Percentage Of Plaintiff Revenue Represents the Percentage of plaintiff revenue. Percentage Of Plaintiff Revenue Increased Percentage Of Plaintiff Revenue Represents the increased percentage of plaintiff revenue. Increased Percentage Of Plaintiff Revenue Issuance Of Common Stock and Warrants To Avoid Litigation Represents common stock and warrants issued to avoid further litigation. Issuance Of Common Stock and Warrants To Avoid Litigation Issue Price Represents the issue price of shares, warrants and convertible securities. Issue Price Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Mr Nanvaan Member Mr. Nanvaan [Member] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan By Title Of Individual [Axis] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan by Title of Individual [Axis] Title Of Individual With Relationship To Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Officer [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Joseph Darrigo [Member] Raj Nanvaan [Member] Messrs D Arrigo Member Messrs. DArrigo [Member] Overriding Royalty Interest Cancelled Percentage Overriding Royalty Interest Cancelled Percentage It represents Overriding Royalty Interest Cancelled Percentage. Overriding Royalty Interest Percentage Overriding Royalty Interest Percentage It represents Overriding Royalty Interest Percentage. Obligation Fee Obligation Fee It represents capital lease obligation fee. Warrant One [Member] Warrant Two [Member] Warrant Three [Member] Warrants Outstanding Exercise Price Warrants Outstanding Exercise Price The exercise price of warrants outstanding. Warrants Outstanding Warrants Outstanding Warrants outstanding, Numberof Shares Warrants outstanding, Numberof Shares Number of warrants outstanding. Warrants Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Average Remaining Contractual Life Warrants Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) The weighted average remaining contractual term of warrants outstanding. Warrants Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price Warrants Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average exercise price of warrants exercisable. Warrants Exercisable Warrants Exercisable - Number Exercisable Number of warrants exercisable as on date of balance sheet. Warrants Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Warrants Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average exercise price of warrants outstanding. Warrants Issued Granted, Numberof Shares Number of warrants issued during the period. Warrants Exercised Exercised, Numberof Shares Number of warrants exercised during the period. Warrants Cancelled Or Expired Cancelled or expired, Numberof Shares Number of warrants cancelled or expired during the period. Warrants Outstanding Average Exercise Price Warrants Outstanding Average Exercise Price Warrants Outstanding, Average Price Per Share Warrants outstanding, Average Price Per Share The average exercise price of warrants outstanding. Warrants Issued Average Exercise Price Granted, Average Price Per Share The average exercise price of warrants issued. Warrants Exercised Average Exercise Price Exercised, Average Price Per Share The average exercise price of warrants exercised during the period. Warrants Cancelled Or Expired Average Exercise Price Cancelled or expired, Average Price Per Share The average exercise price of warrants cancelled or expired during the period. Consultants [Member] Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross Granted - Number Of Shares (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Options Vesting Percentage Represents the vesting percentage of options. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Options Vesting Percentage Options Exercise Price Represents the exercise price of options. Options Exercise Price Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Convertible Debentures [Member] Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Description Debt Instrument, Description Change In Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Fair Value Hedging Instruments Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments Initial Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Instruments Initial fair value of debt derivative at note issuance Represents initial fair value of the embedded derivative or group of embedded derivatives classified as assets, net of those classified as liabilities. Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Transfer In Or Out Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments Transfers in/out: Represents the transfer in or out of embedded derivative financial instruments. Embedded Derivative, Gain (Loss) On Embedded Derivative, Net [Abstract] Total gains: Embedded Derivative Mark To Market [Abstract] Mark-to-market at September 30, 2012: - Reset Provisions Relating To Debt - Reset provisions relating to debt It represents reset provision relating to debt. Option Indexed To Issuer'S Equity, Type [Axis] Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis] Option Indexed To Issuer'S Equity, Type [Domain] Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain] Employee Stock Option One [Member] Employee Stock Option Two [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercise Price Options Outstanding - Exercise Price Exercise price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Options Outstanding - Number Outstanding (in shares) Options outstanding - Number Of Shares (in shares) Options outstanding - Number Of Shares (in shares) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Exercise Price Options outstanding - Average Price Per Share (in dollars per share) Options outstanding - Average Price Per Share (in dollars per share) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Options Exercisable - Number Exercisable (in shares) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price Employee Stock Option [Member] Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period Exercised - Number Of Shares (in shares) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations In Period Cancelled or expired - Number Of Shares (in shares) Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted - Average Price Per Share (in dollars per share) Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised - Average Price Per Share (in dollars per share) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Cancelled or expired - Average Price Per Share (in dollars per share) Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected volatility Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk-free interest rate - Minimum Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Risk-free interest rate - Maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Dividend yield Non Employee Stock Option One [Member] Non Employee Stock Option [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Common Stock Subscription [Member] Loans Payable, Noncurrent Long term portion Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Member] Operation Gain On Settlement Of Debt Company recognized a gain on settlement of debt of current period operations. Aggregate Interest Payable The aggregate interest payable during the period.