Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Balance at December 31, 2012			$ 1,327,861
Incurred during the period			0
Additions for new wells			0
Accretion expense	7,932	5,730	18,311	18,817
Balance at June 30, 2013	$ 1,346,172		$ 1,346,172