Basis of Presentation (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other property and equipment depreciation expense during period	$ 21	$ 14	$ 62	$ 43
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	176	211	503	555
Assets acquired under capital lease	844		844
Initial minimum capital lease term			2 years
Total capital lease obligation	674		674
Capital lease obligation - short term	392		392
Capital lease obligation - long term	282		282
Capital lease interest expense	54		117
Patents, gross	2,600		2,600
Patent accumulated amortization	1,100		1,100
Patent amortization expense during period	51	51	154	154
Prepaid drilling costs	346		346
Arctic Star plant site lease deposit	17		17
Restricted cash	50		50
Stock compensation recognized during period	53	19	159	30
BWI
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	58	54	173	164
Accrued capital costs	572		572
HBI
Accrued capital costs	122		122
Minimum
Patent amortization period			6 years
Maximum
Patent amortization period			21 years
Oil and Gas Properties
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense for period	$ 104	$ 146	$ 287	$ 358