Supplementary Financial Information on Oil and Natural Gas Exploration, Development and Production Activities (Unaudited) - Costs Incurred in Oil and Natural Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property acquisition and developmental costs:
Development	$ 1,058,704	$ 841,270
Property Acquisition	0	3,214,872
Undrilled Leaseholds	0	22,577
Asset retirement obligations	2,506	3,721
Totals costs incurred	$ 1,061,210	$ 4,082,440