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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 492,862		$ 925,231
Oil derivatives [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivatives	492,530		917,482
Natural gas derivatives [Member]
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 332		$ 7,749

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- Definition

The difference between the book value and the sale price of options, swaps, futures, forward contracts, and other derivative instruments. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings.

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