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Segment and Geographical Data (Details)

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Segment and Geographical Data (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
segment
Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Number of Reportable Segments 2  
Revenues $ 1,660 $ 3,735
Consolidated net income (loss) (5,310) 940
Nautilus Poplar, LLC (NP)
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 1,460 1,231
Consolidated net income (loss) (272) 3,868
Magellan Petroleum Australia Limited (MPAL)
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 200 2,504
Consolidated net income (loss) (1,824) (932)
Corporate
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 0 0
Consolidated net income (loss) (3,043) (1,993)
Inter-segment Elimination
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 0 0
Consolidated net income (loss) $ (171) $ (3)