Cash Held in Escrow

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Cash Held in Escrow [Abstract]

Cash Held in Escrow

11. Cash Held in Escrow

The Company has received deposits representing partial prepayments of the expected capital expenditures from third party working interest owners in the Table Top Unit #1 exploration project. The unexpended portion of the deposits at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 totaled $564 and $615, respectively.