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Oil And Gas Properties

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Oil And Gas Properties [Abstract]

Oil And Gas Properties

(6) Oil and Gas Properties

     The following table sets forth information concerning the Company's oil and gas properties (in thousands):

		September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Oil and gas properties, at cost	$	44,203		$	43,351
Unevaluated properties		344			457
Accumulated depletion		(21,077	)		(19,108	)
Oil and gas properties, net	$	23,470		$	24,700

     The Company recorded depletion expense of $1,969,000 and $2,237,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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