Note 10 - Long-lived Assets Impairment Loss (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Impairment Of Oil And Gas Cost Properties	$ 727,845	$ 3,726,267

The expense recorded to reduce the cost of oil and gas assets consisting of proved properties to the estimated future value of the production from these properties.

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