Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013 mi	Dec. 31, 2012
Length of pipeline, miles	65
Restricted cash	$ 507,000	$ 507,000
Unevaluated properties	457,000	457,000
Current cost discount	10.00%
Agreement to sell the Company's Swan Creek and Pipeline assets	1,500,000
Allowance	0	0
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Restricted cash	120,500	120,500
Collateralized Bond [Member]
Restricted cash	$ 386,000	$ 386,000