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Equity Method Investment	12 Months Ended
Equity Method Investment	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity Method Investment [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment	5. Equity Method Investment The Company through its subsidiary, own 40% ownership of Adira Geo Global Ltd. which holds a 30% participating interest in the Samuel licence in Israel. Adira Geo Global is designated operator of the Samuel licence. The Company's ownership in Adira Geo Global is accounted for using the equity method.

The entire disclosure for equity investment, or group of investments, for which combined disclosure is appropriate, including: (a) the name of each investee and percentage of ownership of common stock, (b) accounting policies for investments in common stock, (c) difference between the amount at which the investment is carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets and the accounting treatment of the difference, (d) the total fair value of each identified investment for which a market value is available, (e) summarized information as to assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the investees (for investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, common stock of joint ventures, or other investments using the equity method), and (f) material effects of possible conversions, exercises, or contingent issuances of the investee. Other disclosures include (a) the names of any investee in which the investor owns 20 percent or more of the voting stock and investment is not accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why not, and (b) the names of any investee in which the investor owns less than 20 percent of the voting stock and the investment is accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why it is.

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