HKN Bakken, Inc. (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
Investment in HBI during the period	$ 276HKNI_OilAndGasPropertyAdditions
Impairment losses	18,129us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
Proved Oil and Gas Properties
Impairment losses	1,400
Unproved Oil and Gas Properties
Impairment losses	314
HBI
Proceeds from the sale of wells and land		271
Gain on the sale of wells and land		$ 47
Wells and acres included in sale		HBI sold its interest in four Bakken wells and a six acre parcel of land in Colorado

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