CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Oil and gas properties, unproved properties excluded from amortization (in dollars)	$ 18,179	$ 18,015
8% convertible preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
8% convertible preferred stock, authorized shares	10,000,000	10,000,000
8% convertible preferred stock, issued shares	10,703	10,703
8% convertible preferred stock, outstanding shares	10,703	10,703
8% convertible preferred stock, aggregate liquidation preference (in dollars)	128	128
Preferred stock dividend rate (as a percent)	8.00%	8.00%
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, authorized shares	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	73,684,750	72,887,650
Accumulated other comprehensive income, applicable income taxes (in dollars)	$ 138	$ 124