ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Operations	Organization and Operations U.S. Energy Corp. (collectively with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Energy One LLC (“Energy One”) and New Horizon Resources LLC (“New Horizon Resources”), referred to as the “Company” in these Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) is incorporated in the State of Delaware. The Company’s principal business activities are focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in the United States.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on April 13, 2023. Our financial condition as of March 31, 2023, and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the financial condition and results of operations that may be expected for any future interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2023.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the fair value of oil and gas properties acquired, oil and natural gas reserves that are used in the calculation of depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment of the carrying value of evaluated oil and natural gas properties; realizability of unevaluated properties; production and commodity price estimates used to record accrued oil and natural gas sales receivables; future prices of commodities used in the valuation of commodity derivative contracts; and the cost and timing of future asset retirement obligations. The Company evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis and bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable. Due to inherent uncertainties, including the future prices of oil and natural gas, these estimates could change in the near term and such changes could be material.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 to Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, as amended by other related ASUs that provided targeted improvements. The standard changes the impairment model for trade receivables and other financial assets measured at amortized cost. This ASU requires the use of a new forward-looking “expected loss” model compared to the previous “incurred loss” model, resulting in accelerated recognition of credit losses. This ASU primarily applies to the Company’s accounts receivable balances, of which the majority are received within a short-term period of one to three months. The Company monitors the credit quality of its counterparties through review of collections, credit ratings, and other analyses. The Company develops its estimated allowance for credit losses primarily using an aging method and analyses of historical loss rates as well as consideration of current and future conditions that could impact its counterparties’ credit quality and liquidity. The adoption and implementation of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Industry Segment and Geographic Information	Industry Segment and Geographic Information The Company operates in the exploration and production segment of the oil and gas industry, onshore in the United States. The Company reports as a single industry segment.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of U.S. Energy Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Energy One and New Horizon Resources. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on April 13, 2023. Our financial condition as of March 31, 2023, and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the financial condition and results of operations that may be expected for any future interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2023.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

On January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13 to Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, as amended by other related ASUs that provided targeted improvements. The standard changes the impairment model for trade receivables and other financial assets measured at amortized cost. This ASU requires the use of a new forward-looking “expected loss” model compared to the previous “incurred loss” model, resulting in accelerated recognition of credit losses. This ASU primarily applies to the Company’s accounts receivable balances, of which the majority are received within a short-term period of one to three months. The Company monitors the credit quality of its counterparties through review of collections, credit ratings, and other analyses. The Company develops its estimated allowance for credit losses primarily using an aging method and analyses of historical loss rates as well as consideration of current and future conditions that could impact its counterparties’ credit quality and liquidity. The adoption and implementation of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of U.S. Energy Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Energy One and New Horizon Resources. All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.