Note 3 - HKN Bakken, Inc. (Detail)	Jul. 31, 2012 Gerrity Oil Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 HKN Bakken, Inc. [Member]
Joint Venture Ownership Interest Percentage	50.00%
Joint Venture Ownership Interest Percentage Transferred To Newly Formed Corporation		50.00%
Consolidating Percentage of Newly Formed Corporation		100.00%