(11) Segment Information: Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Total revenues	$ 64,886
Operating income (loss)	(169)
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	(2,360)
Capital expenditures	228
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion	767
Natural Gas and Oil Exploration and Production
Total revenues	1,577
Operating income (loss)	(5,904)
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	(2,360)
Capital expenditures	228
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion	269
Commodity Transportation and Marketing
Total revenues	63,309
Operating income (loss)	5,735
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion	$ 498