Transactions with Affiliates (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Transactions with Affiliates
Number of employees	0
Transactions with Affiliates
Due to affiliate for joint interest and general and administrative charges in excess of net revenues	$ 25,407
Due from affiliate for net revenues processed in excess of joint interest and general and administrative charges		40,789
Reef | Pending litigation
Transactions with Affiliates
Legal fees reimbursed	16,046	11,612
RELP
Transactions with Affiliates
Administrative costs incurred	23,116	38,536	116,958
Technical services costs incurred	0	0	0
Due to affiliate for joint interest and general and administrative charges in excess of net revenues	25,407
Due from affiliate for net revenues processed in excess of joint interest and general and administrative charges		40,789
Operating overhead fees paid	$ 2,140	$ 7,019	$ 35,004
RELP | Minimum
Transactions with Affiliates
Period for receipt of cash from oil and gas purchasers, associated with the net revenues processed by affiliate	30 days
RELP | Maximum
Transactions with Affiliates
Period for receipt of cash from oil and gas purchasers, associated with the net revenues processed by affiliate	60 days