HKN Bakken, Inc. (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2012	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 joint venture transferred to newly formed corporation			50.00%
Percentage of newly formed corporation consolidated			100.00%
Fair value of acquired oil and gas properties		$ 1,800
Other assets - prepaid drilling costs	$ 335	$ 335

Amount of other assets expected to be realized or consumed after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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