Acquisition (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Fair value of consideration transferred:
Cash paid	$ 2,200,000
1,846,722 shares of common stock issued on February 17, 2012 at $1.79 per share	3,305,633
88,000 shares of 10% Series C Preferred Stock at stated value of $25 per share	3,100,000
10% Convertible Promissory note	2,200,000
Total	9,905,632
Amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Working capital	1,175,197
Disposal wells	6,263,078
Land and improvements	13,776
Field equipment (excluding disposal wells)	2,466,500
Office and admin assets	3,500
Deposits	10,936
Total	9,905,632
Asset retirement obligation	(27,355)
Working capital acquired (assumed):
Cash	1,290,775
Accounts receivable	2,945,003
Prepaid expense	13,641
Accounts payable & accrued expenses	(3,074,222)
Total working capital acquired	$ 1,175,197