Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents, At Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents - end of period Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivables (net of allowances of $192,332 and $0) Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Deposits and Prepaid Expenses Current Deposits and prepaid expenses Sum of the amounts paid in advance for deposits and capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other Assets, Current Other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract] Properties and equipment, at cost - successful efforts method: Capitalized Costs, Proved Properties Proved properties, including wells and related equipment Capitalized Costs, Unproved Properties Unproved properties Capitalized Costs, Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Valuation Allowance Relating To Oil and Gas Producing Activities Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and amortization Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization Capitalized Costs, Oil and Gas Producing Activities, Net Properties and equipment Properties and equipment, at cost - successful efforts method Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross Other properties and equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance Accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets, Noncurrent, Total Assets Total assets Assets, Total Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current, Total Accrued Expenses and Other Payables Current Accrued expenses and other payables Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred for accrued expenses and other payables. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Other Notes Payable, Current Less: Current Portion (includes demand notes) Current portion of notes payable Less: Current Portion (includes demand notes) Convertible Notes Payable, Current Less: Current Portion (includes demand notes) Current portion of convertible notes payable Less: Current Portion (includes demand notes) Capital Lease Obligations, Current Current portion of capital leases Due to Employees, Current Due to directors Due To Other Related Parties, Classified, Current Due to related parties Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Long-term liabilities Notes Payable, Noncurrent Long-Term Portion Notes payable, net of current portion Notes Payable, Noncurrent, Total Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Capital lease obligation, net of current portion Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent Asset retirement obligations Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent, Total Beginning asset retirement obligation Ending asset retirement obligations Series Redeemable Preferred Stock Series A convertible preferred stock, par value $0.001; 10% cumulative dividends; 5,000,000 shares and 0 shares authorized; and 258,000 shares and 0 shares issued and outstanding at 9/30/2012 and 12/31/2011, respectively Aggregate par or stated value of issued series A redeemable preferred stock. Liabilities, Noncurrent Total long-term liabilities Total long-term liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders Equity Attributable To Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, par value $.001; 45,000,000 shares and 50,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares and 0 shares issued and outstanding at 9/30/2012 and 12/31/2011, respectively Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, par value $.001; 250,000,000 authorized; 28,624,110 shares and 27,088,744 shares issued and outstanding at 9/30/2012 and 12/31/2011, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional Paid In Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital - common stock Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Stockholders Equity Attributable To Parent Total stockholders' equity Total stockholders' equity Balance Balance Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable (in dollars) Series Redeemable Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Series A Redeemable Preferred stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share) Face amount or stated value per share of redeemable preferred stock, generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Series Convertible Preferred Stock Cumulative Dividends Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Cumulative Dividends The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on convertible preferred stock. Series Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Authorized The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Series Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issued Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issued Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares are issued. Series Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Outstanding Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock outstanding. Series Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Outstanding Preferred Stock, Par Or Stated Value Per Share Preferred Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, Par Value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues Revenues Oil and Natural Gas Sales Oil and natural gas sales Other Other Total Revenues Total revenues Total revenues Operating Expenses Operating expenses Production Expenses Production expenses Other Cost and Expense, Operating, Total Production Taxes Production taxes Exploration Exploration Lease Impairments Lease expiration Lease expirations Depletion Depreciation Amortization and Accretion Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Other General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses Gain On Sale Of Assets Gain on sale of assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property, Total Gain on sale of assets Total Expenses Total expenses Total expenses Loss From Operations Loss from operations Loss from operations Other Income (Expenses) Other income (expenses) Gain (Loss) On Settlement Of Liabilities Gain on settlement of liabilities Loss (gain) on settlement of liabilities Loss on settlement of liabilities Gain on settlement of liabilities Interest and Debt Expense Interest and finance expenses Interest and Debt Expense, Total Interest and finance expenses Interest Income Interest and finance charges Interest income Total Other Income (Expenses) Total other income (expenses) Total other income (expenses) Loss Before Income Taxes Loss before income taxes Loss before income taxes Income Tax Benefit Income tax provision Income tax benefit Income tax provision Net Income (Loss) Attributable To Parent Net loss Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net loss Net loss for the nine month period Net Loss Per Common Share - Basic and Diluted (In Dollars Per Share) Net loss per common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Total Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding ? basic and diluted Weighted average shares outstanding-basic and diluted (in shares) Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Preferred Stock [Member] Additional Paid In Capital Preferred Stock Member [Member] Additional paid in capital preferred stock member Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Member [Member] Additional paid in capital common stock member Retained Earnings [Member] Shares, Outstanding Balance Balance (in shares) Balance(in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value For Oil and Gas Properties Issued 208,133 common stock for oil and gas properties and JIBs (valued at $2.50 per share) Equity impact of the value of stock issued during the period for oil and gas properties and JIBs. Stock Issued During Period Shares For Oil and Gas Properties Issued 208,133 common stock for oil and gas properties and JIBs (valued at $2.50 per share) (in shares) Number of stock issued during the period for oil and gas properties and JIBs. Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-Based Compensation, Net Of Forfeitures Issued 555,200 common stock for directors', employees and consultants' compensation (valued between $01.60 and $2.50 per share) Share-based Compensation Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-Based Compensation, Net Of Forfeitures Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation Issued 555,200 common stock for directors', employees and consultants' compensation (valued between $01.60 and $2.50 per share) (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Sale of 790,275 common stock and 672,888 warrants for cash (valued between $1.60 and $2.50 per share) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Sale of 790,275 common stock and 672,888 warrants for cash (valued between $1.60 and $2.50 per share) (in shares) Stock Issued During Period Value For Settlement Of Accounts Payables Including Accrued Interest Issued 47,200 common stock as settlement of accounts payables including accrued interest (valued at $2.50 per share) Value of stock issued during the period for settlement of accounts payables including accrued interest. Stock Issued During Period Shares For Settlement Of Accounts Payables Including Accrued Interest Issued 47,200 common stock as settlement of accounts payables including accrued interest (valued at $2.50 per share) (in shares) Number of shares issued during the period for settlement of accounts payables including accrued interest. Stock Issued During Period Value Relating To Oil and Gas Lease Renewal Issued 1,000 common stock relating to an oil and gas lease renewal (valued at $2.50 per share) Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period relating to an oil and gas lease renewal. Stock Issued During Period Shares Relating To Oil and Gas Lease Renewal Issued 1,000 common stock relating to an oil and gas lease renewal (valued at $2.50 per share) (in shares) Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period relating to an oil and gas lease renewal. Stock Issued During Period Value For Settlement Of Notes Payable Issued 151,365 common stock as settlement of notes payable (valued between $2.20 and $2.50 per share) Value of stock issued during the period for the settlement of notes payable. Stock Issued During Period Shares For Settlement Of Notes Payable Issued 151,365 common stock as settlement of notes payable (valued between $2.20 and $2.50 per share) (in shares) Number of shares issued during the period for the settlement of notes payable. Stock Issued During Period Value For Related Party Payment Of Interest and Exercise Of Warrants Issued 7,193 common stock for related party payment of interest and exercise of warrants (warrants exercised at $1.60 per share) Value of stock issued during the period for related party payment of interest and exercise of warrants. Stock Issued During Period Shares For Related Party Payment Of Interest and Exercise Of Warrants Issued 7,193 common stock for related party payment of interest and exercise of warrants (warrants exercised at $1.60 per share) (in shares) Number of shares issued during the period for related party payment of interest and exercise of warrants. Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares Return of 25,000 common stock for cancellation from related party (valued at $2.50 per share) Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value Return of 25,000 common stock for cancellation from related party (valued at $2.50 per share) (in shares) Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Warrant Issued Total fair value of warrants granted Issued 1,017,301 common stock warrants (see note 14) Issued warrants with debt as a debt discount Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Warrant Issued Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Warrant [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Consultant For Services1 [Member] Working Interest Holders [Member] Par Value Of Common Stock Issued Minimum Range Par Value Of Common Stock Issued Minimum Range Reflects the minimum range par value of shares issued during the period. Par Value Of Common Stock Issued Maximum Range Par Value Of Common Stock Issued Maximum Range Reflects the maximum range par value of shares issued during the period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period1 Warrants issued The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Warrants issued Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities [Abstract] 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 provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion Gain (Loss) On Repurchase Of Debt Instrument Gain on settlement of liabilities Gain on settlement of liabilities Capitalized Interest On Notes Payable Capitalized interest on notes payable Increase or decrease of capitalized interest on notes payable. Amortization Of Prepaid Interest Amortization of pre-paid interest The expense charged for amortization of prepaid interest during the period Amortization Of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt discounts Return Of Common Stock To Pay Professional Fees Return of common stock to pay professional fees The Cash inflow from the common stock which is used to pay professional fees. Issuance Of Common Stock For Interest Issuance of common stock for interest The amount of common stock issued for interest by the reporting entity during the period. Issuance Of Stock and Warrants For Services Or Claims Issuance of common stock and warrants for services and other expenses Increase (Decrease) In Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Receivable Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables Increase Decrease In Deposits and Prepaid Expenses Decrease (increase) in deposits and prepaid expenses The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of payments made in advance for deposits and prepaid expenses which will be charged against earnings in future periods. Increase (Decrease) In Other Operating Assets Decrease (increase) in other assets Decrease (increase) in other assets Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable Increase (decrease) in accounts payable Increase Decrease In Accrued Expenses and Other Payables Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other payables The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses and other purposes which are not given separately incurred but not yet paid. Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other payables Increase Decrease In Due To Directors Increase (decrease) in due to directors The increase (decrease) in obligations owed to directors by the entity during the period. Increase (decrease) in due to directors Increase (Decrease) In Due To Other Related Parties Increase (decrease) in due to related parties Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds From Divestiture Of Interest In Subsidiaries and Affiliates Cash received from acquisition of Freedom Oil & Gas, Inc. Cash received from acquisition of Freedom Oil & Gas , Inc. Payments To Acquire Oil and Gas Property and Equipment Investment in oil and gas properties, including wells and related equipment Investment in oil and gas properties, including wells and related equipment Payments To Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Investment in other properties and equipment Investment in other properties and equipment Proceeds From Sale Of Productive Assets Proceeds from sale of assets Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds From Convertible Notes Payable Proceeds from notes and convetible notes payable The cash inflow from a borrowing supported by a written promise to pay an obligation. Repayments Of Convertible Debt Payments on convertible notes payable Payments on notes and convertible notes payable Proceeds From Related Party Debt Proceeds from related party notes payable Repayments Of Related Party Debt Payments on related party notes payable Payments on related party notes payable Repayments Of Long-Term Capital Lease Obligations Payments on capital lease obligation Payments on capital lease obligation Proceeds From Issuance Of Convertible Preferred Stock Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock Proceeds From Issuance Or Sale Of Equity Proceeds from issuance of common stock - net of issuance costs 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 increase in cash and cash equivalents Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Interest Paid Cash paid during the period for interest Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Non-cash financing and investing activities: Redemption Of Preferred Stock and Payment Of Preferred Stock Dividends Through Issuance Of Common Stock Redemption of preferred stock and payment of preferred stock dividends through issuance of common stock Redemption of preferred stock and payment of preferred stock dividends through issuance of common stock that were incurred during a noncash or partial noncash transaction during the period. Purchase Of Oil and Gas Properties and Conversion Of Bills Receivables Through Issuance Of Common Stock and Warrants Purchase of oil and gas properties and conversion of JIB receivables billed to working interest holders through issuance of common stock and warrants Purchase of oil and gas properties and conversion of JIB receivables billed to working interest holders through issuance of common stock and warrants that were incurred during a noncash or partial noncash transaction during the period. Purchase Of Oil and Gas Properties Including Notes Payable Purchase of oil and gas properties through exchange of property and reduction of notes payable Purchase of oil and gas properties including notes payable that were incurred during a noncash or partial noncash transaction during the period. Exchange Of Oil and Gas Properties For Return Of Common Stock Sale of oil and gas properties for return of common stock and accounts receivable The value of common stock issued for acquisition of oil and gas properties. Cancellation Of Lease In Full Satisfaction Of Accounts Payable Cancellation of lease in full satisfaction of accounts payable The Company determined that a lease was not valid as there were issues regarding the title of the property and the lease term expired. The amount owed on the lease was never paid and the lease was cancelled in full satisfaction of the obligation. Payment Of Prepaid Expenses Through Issuance Of Common Stock Payment of pre-paid expenses, payables, and notes payable through issuance of common stock Payment of pre-paid expenses through issuance of common stock that were incurred during a noncash or partial noncash transaction during the period. Conversion Of Accounts Payable and Other Payables Through Issuance Of Note Payable Conversion of accounts payable and other payables through issuance of note payable Conversion of accounts payable and other payables through issuance of note payable that were incurred during a noncash or partial noncash transaction during the period. Conversion Of Notes Payable Through Issuance Of Convertible Notes Payable Conversion of notes payable through issuance of convertible notes payable The value of conversion of notes payable through issuance of convertible notes payable as a noncash or part noncash investing and financing activities during the period. Conversion Of Convertible Notes Payable Through Issuance Of Notes Payable Conversion of convertible notes payable through issuance of notes payable The value of conversion of notes payable and other payables through issuance of common stock as a noncash or part noncash investing and financing activities during the period. Retirement Of Treasury Shares Retirement of treasury shares A treasury stock or reacquired stock is stock which is bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market ("open market" including insiders' holdings). Capitalized Asset Retirement Obligations Capitalized asset retirement obligations The value of capitalized asset retirement obligations as a noncash or part noncash investing and financing activities during the period. Settlement Of Litigation Through Exchange Of Property and Issuance Of Common Stock and Warrants Settlement of litigation through exchange of property and issuance of common stock and warrants Settlement of litigation through exchange of property and issuance of common stock and warrants as a noncash or part noncash investing and financing activities during the period. Acquisition Of Subsidiary In Exchange For Common Stock Acquisition of Freedom Oil & Gas, Inc. in exchange for common stock Acquisition of Freedom Oil & Gas, Inc. in exchange for common stock as a noncash or part noncash investing and financing activities during the period. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Business Description and Basis Of Presentation [Text Block] Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Going Concern Disclosure [Abstract] Going Concern Disclosure [Abstract] Going Concern Disclosure [Text Block] Going Concern Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for going concern. Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Combinations [Abstract] Business Acquisition, Integration, Restructuring and Other Related Costs [Text Block] Business Acquisition, Integration, Restructuring and Other Related Costs [Text Block] Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Abstract] Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Abstract] Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Text Block] Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Text Block] Notes Payable Disclosure [Abstract] Notes Payable Disclosure [Abstract] Notes Payable Disclosure [Text Block] Notes Payable Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure of notes payable. Convertible Notes Payable Disclosure [Abstract] Convertible Notes Payable Disclosure [Abstract] Convertible Notes Payable Disclosure [Text Block] Convertible Notes Payable Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure of convertible notes payable. Leases, Capital [Abstract] Leases, Capital [Abstract] Capital Leases In Financial Statements Of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Capital Leases in Financial Statements of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Leases, Operating [Abstract] Leases, Operating [Abstract] Operating Leases Of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block] Operating Leases of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block]