CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY - CARRYING VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,736	$ 12,804
Accounts and other receivables	4,316	4,361
Total assets	36,861	37,215
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	1,835	1,462
Accrued operating and other expenses	1,420	1,576
Total liabilities	16,651	18,054
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	447	623
Accounts and other receivables	464	606
Proved properties, net	607	655
Total assets	1,518	1,884
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	7	15
Accrued operating and other expenses	21	26
Total liabilities	$ 28	$ 41