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OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) a | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) a | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Sale value of undeveloped acreage | $ (141) |  | $ (141) | $ (1,054)
Ceiling test write-down | $ 0 | $ 2,900 | $ 0 | $ 2,900
Discount rate |  |  | 10.00% |
Oil [Member] |  |  |  |
Reserves |  |  | $57.64 per barrel |
Natural Gas [Member] |  |  |  |
Reserves |  |  | $2.94 per one million British Thermal Units (MMbtu) for natural gas |
TEXAS |  |  |  |
Sale of undeveloped acreage in Midland | a | 12 |  | 12 |
Sale value of undeveloped acreage |  |  | $ 30 |

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