Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues
Oil and gas sales	$ 26,063	$ 24,135	$ 50,264	$ 45,494
Realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	(1,726)	(166)	(2,723)	74
Field service income	6,586	6,245	13,358	11,576
Administrative overhead fees	2,390	2,540	4,674	4,657
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net	(4,017)	4,480	(5,999)	2,397
Other income	33	46	140	52
Total Revenues	29,329	37,280	59,714	64,250
Costs and Expenses
Lease operating expense	10,230	10,996	22,136	20,979
Field service expense	5,044	5,168	10,571	9,703
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion on discounted liabilities	5,606	6,269	10,959	11,152
General and administrative expense	3,084	4,348	7,530	8,388
Exploration costs				1
Total Costs and Expenses	23,964	26,781	51,196	50,223
Gain on Sale and Exchange of Assets	842	699	4,015	1,759
Income from Operations	6,207	11,198	12,533	15,786
Other Income and Expenses
Less: Interest expense	1,040	1,085	2,119	2,158
Add: Interest income				2
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes	5,167	10,113	10,414	13,630
Provision for Income Taxes	1,436	3,555	2,914	4,708
Net Income	3,731	6,558	7,500	8,922
Less: Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests	498	464	1,458	570
Net Income Attributable to PrimeEnergy	$ 3,233	$ 6,094	$ 6,042	$ 8,352
Basic Income Per Common Share	$ 1.37	$ 2.51	$ 2.55	$ 3.39
Diluted Income Per Common Share	$ 1.04	$ 1.92	$ 1.93	$ 2.61