The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the costs of intangible assets over the expected benefit period of such assets. This element applies only to intangible assets used in the production of goods.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	$ 65,924,000		$ 65,924,000		$ 60,624,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(27,043,000)		(27,043,000)		(23,672,000)
Net plant, pipeline and equipment	38,881,000		38,881,000		36,952,000
Plant, pipeline and equipment serving as collateral	14,000,000		14,000,000
Amortization relating to the platinum catalyst	3,184	3,280	9,552	9,842
Platinum Catalyst [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	1,497,000		1,497,000		1,497,000
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	1,575,000		1,575,000		1,422,000
Plant, Pipeline and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	60,106,000		60,106,000		57,215,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total plant, pipeline and equipment	$ 2,746,000		$ 2,746,000		$ 490,000