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Document and Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
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Document And Entity Information  
Entity Registrant Name EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0000887396
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2019
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 19,867,277
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Small Business true
Entity File Number 001-16653