Basis of Presentation (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Other property and equipment depreciation expense during period	$ 19	$ 16
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	133	210
Patents, gross	2,600
Patent accumulated amortization	975
Patent amortization expense during period	51	51
Prepaid drilling costs	208
Arctic Star plant site lease deposit	17
Restricted cash	50
Stock compensation recognized during period	53	(7)
BWI
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	56	54
Accrued capital costs	878
HBI
Accrued capital costs	260
Minimum
Patent amortization period	6 years
Maximum
Patent amortization period	21 years
Oil and Gas Properties
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	$ 63	$ 143