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OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Oil and Natural Gas Properties [Line Items] |  |
Payments to acquire oil and natural gas properties | $ 317 | $ 0
Impairment of assets | 0 | 630
Oil and natural gas |  |
Oil and Natural Gas Properties [Line Items] |  |
Impairment of assets | 0 | $ 630
Barnwell Industries Inc | Twining, Alberta, Canada |  |
Oil and Natural Gas Properties [Line Items] |  |
Payments to acquire oil and natural gas properties | $ 317 |

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