v3.10.0.1
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Oct. 22, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Document And Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name AMERICAN ENERGY GROUP LTD    
Entity Central Index Key 0000843212    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2018    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-30    
Is Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer? No    
Is Entity a Voluntary Filer? No    
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,484,150
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   71,904,290  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Entity Emerging Growth Company true    
Entity Small Business true    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Ex Transition Period false