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The following table summarizes the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) reported in earnings related to the commodity derivative instruments for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 42,474	$ (32,271)	$ (93,740)	$ (572,220)
Oil Derivatives [Member]
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives	42,474	112,183	(93,740)	(427,766)
Natural Gas Derivatives [Member]
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives		$ (144,454)		$ (144,454)

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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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