Discontinued Operations (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Gain on disposal of oil and gas properties during period		$ 41
Loss from discontinued operations due to Main Pass environmental contingency	$ 3,100	$ 3,100

Amount of gain (loss), after tax expense or benefit and not previously recognized, resulting from the sale of a business component.

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