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Basis of Presentation (Details Narrative) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Minimum
Sep. 30, 2013
Maximum
Sep. 30, 2013
Oil and Gas Properties
Sep. 30, 2012
Oil and Gas Properties
Sep. 30, 2013
Oil and Gas Properties
Sep. 30, 2012
Oil and Gas Properties
Jul. 31, 2012
Gerrity Oil Joint Venture
Jan. 31, 2013
HKN Bakken, Inc.
HKN interest in Gerrity Oil, LLC joint venture                     50.00%  
Interest in jont venture transferred to newly formed corporation                       50.00%
Percentage of newly formed corporation consolidated                       100.00%
Gain recorded on sale of assets during period     $ 28                  
Other property and equipment depreciation expense during period 14 13 43 37                
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period 211 117 555 244     146 53 358 53    
Patents, gross 2,600   2,600                  
Patent amortization period         6 years 21 years            
Patent accumulated amortization 873   873                  
Patent amortization expense during period 51 51 154 154                
Prepaid drilling costs 205   205               335  
Spare parts inventory $ 10   $ 10