Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total Stockholders' Equity - PrimeEnergy [Member]	Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 53,138	$ 383	$ 6,803	$ 78,616	$ (123)	$ (40,251)	$ 45,428	$ 7,710
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	3,836,397	3,836,397
Repurchase 24,842 shares of common stock	(1,291)					(1,291)	(1,291)
Net Income	7,500			6,042			6,042	1,458
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(32)				(32)		(32)
Repurchase of non-controlling interests	(209)		294				294	(503)
Distributions to non-controlling interests	(35)							(35)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$ 59,071	$ 383	$ 7,097	$ 84,658	$ (155)	$ (41,542)	$ 50,441	$ 8,630
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2014	3,836,397	3,836,397