Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,317	$ 9,526
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	3,565	2,065
Accounts receivable, net	15,859	17,693
Other current assets	2,891	3,391
Total Current Assets	32,632	32,675
Property and Equipment, at cost
Oil and gas properties (successful efforts method), net	204,611	195,023
Field and office equipment, net	13,039	13,402
Total Property and Equipment, Net	217,650	208,425
Other Assets	941	1,822
Total Assets	251,223	242,922
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	16,875	16,249
Accrued liabilities	12,125	6,832
Current portion of long-term debt	1,907	1,870
Current portion of asset retirement and other long-term obligations	3,303	3,310
Derivative liability short-term	5,548	2,194
Due to related parties	65	23
Total Current Liabilities	39,823	30,478
Long-Term Bank Debt	109,310	120,023
Asset Retirement Obligations	7,329	7,227
Derivative Liability Long-Term	1,504	94
Deferred Income Taxes	34,186	31,962
Total Liabilities	192,152	189,784
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Common stock, $.10 par value; Authorized: 4,000,000 shares, issued: 3,836,397 shares	383	383
Paid-in capital	7,097	6,803
Retained earnings	84,658	78,616
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(155)	(123)
Treasury stock, at cost; 1,472,455 shares and 1,447,613 shares	(41,542)	(40,251)
Total Stockholders' Equity - PrimeEnergy	50,441	45,428
Non-controlling interest	8,630	7,710
Total Equity	59,071	53,138
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 251,223	$ 242,922