Note 5 - Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Loss on Disposal of Drilling Rig	$ 8,225	$ 0

Represents the amount of loss on disposal of drilling rig.

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