Basis of Presentation (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Other property and equipment depreciation expense during period	$ 21	$ 13	$ 40	$ 29
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	194	134	327	344
Assets acquired under capital lease	844		844
Initial minimum capital lease term			2 years
Total capital lease obligation	757		757
Capital lease obligation - short term	363		363
Capital lease obligation - long term	394		394
Capital lease interest expense	63		63
Patents, gross	2,600		2,600
Patent accumulated amortization	1,000		1,000
Patent amortization expense during period	52	52	103	103
Prepaid drilling costs	61		61
Arctic Star plant site lease deposit	17		17
Restricted cash	50		50
Stock compensation recognized during period	53	18	106	11
BWI
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	59	56	115	110
Accrued capital costs	520		520
HBI
Accrued capital costs	170		170
Minimum
Patent amortization period			6 years
Maximum
Patent amortization period			21 years
Oil and Gas Properties
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	$ 121	$ 69	$ 184	$ 212