CONSOLIDATED VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY - CARRYING VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Sep. 30, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,223	$ 2,830
Accounts and other receivables	3,278	3,246
Total assets	35,005	35,421
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	1,344	881
Accrued operating and other expenses	1,747	1,747
Total liabilities	16,840	16,664
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	84	83
Accounts and other receivables	147	175
Proved oil and natural gas properties, net (full cost method)	522	544
Total assets	753	802
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	12	10
Accrued operating and other expenses	13	15
Total liabilities	$ 25	$ 25