Organization

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Organization [Abstract]

Organization

Note 1 – Organization

Carbon Natural Gas Company (“Carbon” or the “Company”) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas in the United States.  The Company’s business is comprised of the assets and properties of Nytis Exploration (USA) Inc. (“Nytis USA”) and its subsidiary Nytis Exploration Company LLC (“Nytis LLC”) which conduct the Company’s operations in the Appalachian and Illinois Basins.  Collectively, Carbon, Nytis USA and Nytis LLC are referred to as the Company.