Oil and natural gas properties (Details Narrative) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Oil And Natural Gas Properties Details Narrative
Depletion, depreciation, and accretion expense	$ 51,172	$ 82,673
Impairment losses	$ 344,353	$ 102,579

The expense recorded to reduce the value of oil and gas assets consisting of proved properties and unproved properties as the estimate of future successful production from these properties is reduced.

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