3. INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment In Joint Venture Details
Revenues	$ 2,744	$ 88,533
Gross profit	518	18,033
Net (loss) income	(895)	22,578
Current assets	5,749	6,903
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,675	2,065
Other assets		2
Total assets	7,424	8,970
Current liabilities	2,500	3,155
Equity	4,924	5,815
Total liabilities and equity	$ 7,424	$ 8,970