Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and have been presented on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.  These accounting principles require management to use estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Management regularly reviews its estimates, including those related to the determination of proved reserves, estimates of future dismantlement costs, income taxes and litigation.  Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.  In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in these financial statements.  Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Use Of Estimates

Management believes that it is reasonably possible that the following material estimates affecting the financial statements could change in the coming year:

· proved oil and gas reserves;

· expected future cash flow from proved oil and gas properties;

· future dismantlement and restoration costs; and

· fair value of derivative instruments.