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Segment Information (Details)

v2.4.0.8
Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
segment
Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Number of Reportable Segments 3  
Revenues $ 2,355 $ 1,660
Revenue, Net 2,355 1,660
Consolidated net income (loss) (4,835) (5,310)
Nautilus Poplar, LLC (NP)
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 2,134 1,460
Consolidated net income (loss) (562) (272)
Magellan Petroleum Australia Limited (MPAL)
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 221 200
Consolidated net income (loss) (1,091) (437)
Magellan Petroleum UK (MPUK)
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Consolidated net income (loss) (632) (1,387)
Corporate
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Consolidated net income (loss) (2,546) (3,043)
Inter-segment Elimination
    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Consolidated net income (loss) $ (4) $ (171)