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Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Polices and Practicies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016 $ / MMBTU $ / bbl
Spectrum Brands [Member]
Reserve Quantities [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	42.20%
FGL [Member]
Reserve Quantities [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	19.60%
Natural Gas [Member]
Reserve Quantities [Line Items]
Average Sales Prices | $ / MMBTU	2.24
Oil [Member]
Reserve Quantities [Line Items]
Average Sales Prices	43.12
Natural Gas Liquids [Member]
Reserve Quantities [Line Items]
Average Sales Prices	16.72

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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