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Basis of Presentation (Description of Operations) (Details)
9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
segment
Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Information [Line Items]  
Number of Reportable Segments 2
Nautilus Poplar, LLC (NP)
 
Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Information [Line Items]  
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage 100.00%
Magellan Petroleum Australia Limited (MPAL)
 
Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Information [Line Items]  
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage 100.00%