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Subsequent Events (Details Narrative) - Subsequent Event [Member] - Pioneer Natural Resources Company [Member]	Jul. 15, 2016 USD ($) a Wells
Extend term of options	2 years
leasehold area, net | a	60
leasehold area, gross | a	200
Leasehold payment per acre | $	$ 1,500
Leasehold payment, gross | $	$ 90,000
Overriding royalty interest, percentage	1.00%
Number of wells | Wells	7

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The adjustment to reduce the value of existing agreements that specify the lessee's rights to use the leased property. This expense is charged when the estimates of future profits generated by the leased property are reduced.

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The total number of producing oil wells and oil wells capable of production, in which the entity owns a fractional working interest.

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