Note 4 - Inventory (Details) - Inventory (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory [Abstract]
Tubular goods, accessories and spare parts	$ 16,426	$ 18,343
Crude oil	1,171	1,508
Inventory	$ 17,597	$ 19,851
Crude oil (barrels) (in Dollars per Barrel (of Oil))	16,133	17,876
Crude oil (cost per barrel) (in Dollars per Barrel (of Oil))	72.58	84.34

Crude oil barrels included in inventory.

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Production costs incurred in lifting the oil and gas to the surface during the reporting period divided by the number of barrels of oil equivalents (BOE) produced. Production (or lifting costs) are costs incurred in lifting the oil and gas to the surface and generally include gathering, treating, primary processing, field storage, property taxes and insurance on proved properties, but do not include depreciation, depletion, accretion, amortization, royalties, income taxes, interest, general and administrative and other expenses.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of petroleum or crude oil.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Gross amount of unprocessed materials to be used in manufacturing or production process and supplies that will be consumed.

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