Document and Entity Information
Accrued capital expenditures
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of capital expenditure obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accrued Capital Expenditures, Current
Gain from drilling royalty credits
Gain from Drilling Royalty Credits
This element represents the gain from purchases of Alberta drilling royalty credits for less than par value from third parties that had drilling royalty credits in excess of their formulaic maximum.
Gas processing and other
Gas Gathering, Transportation, Marketing, Processing and Other Revenue, Net
Revenue related to midstream and downstream gas activities. May include the following: gathering from wells, processing to remove impurities, storage, transmission, compression, the sale of natural gas and related products and revenue from other services not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.
Sale of development rights, net
Sale of Development Rights, Net
This element represents net revenue received from sale of development rights.
Sale of development rights, net
Sale of interest in leasehold land, net
Net revenue from the sale of interest in leasehold land.
Sale of Interest in Leasehold Land, Net.
Sale of interest in leasehold land, net
Proceeds from sale of development rights, net of fees paid
Proceeds from Sale Development Rights, Net
This element represents cash net inflow from sale development rights during the reporting period.
Proceeds from sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid
Proceeds from Sale of Interest in Leasehold Land, Net
The cash inflow from the sale of interest in leasehold land, net of fees paid.
Cash inflow received as distributions, returns of capital, or sale proceeds from joint venture interests held for investment purposes.
Return of capital distribution from joint venture
Proceeds from Joint Venture Investments
Proceeds from gas over bitumen royalty adjustments
Proceeds from Gas Over Bitumen Royalty
This element represents cash inflow from gas over bitumen royalty adjustments during the reporting period.
Amendment Description
Contributions from non-controlling interests
Proceeds from Non-controlling Interest Holders
The cash inflow from the increase in noncontrolling interest balance due to contributions from noncontrolling interest holders.
Contributions from non-controlling interests
Amendment Flag
Payments to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Distributions to non-controlling interests
The cash outflow from the decrease in noncontrolling interest balance due to payment of dividends or other distributions by the non-wholly owned subsidiary or partially owned entity, included in the consolidation of the parent entity, to the noncontrolling interest holders.
Payment of loan commitment fees
Payment of Loan Commitment Fees
This element represents cash outflow during the reporting period for payment of loan commitment fees.
Equity Increase from Contributions from Non-controlling Interest Holders
Contributions from non-controlling interests
Increase in stockholders' equity balance due to contributions from noncontrolling interest holders.
Exercise of stock options, shares (in shares)
This element represents the gross number of shares of stock options exercised.
Exercise of Stock Options Shares, Gross
Exercise of stock options, shares tendered and placed in treasury (in shares)
Stock Options Shares Tendered and Placed in Treasury
This element represents the number of shares tendered to exercise options.
REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE AND INVESTMENT IN RESIDENTIAL PARCELS
Real Estate Held for Sale and Investment in Residential Parcels [Text Block]
This element represents disclosure of investment in real estate and residential parcels.
INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS
Investment in Residential Parcels Joint Ventures and Land Interests Disclosure [Text Block]
This element represents disclosure of investment in residential parcels, joint ventures, and land interests.
RESTRICTED CASH AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Restricted Cash and Long term Debt [Text Block]
This element represents disclosure of restricted cash and complete disclosure of long-term contractual arrangements with lenders, including letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdown's on the line.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION
Property and Equipment and Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block]
Represents the entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale and includes the disclosure for an asset retirement obligation.
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
Incentive Compensation Plan Disclosure [Text Block]
Represents the entire disclosure for an incentive compensation plan undertaken by the reporting entity for certain oil and natural gas segment personnel during the reporting period.
INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES
Current Fiscal Year End Date
INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES
This element represents disclosure of investment in joint ventures.
Investment in Joint Ventures [Text Block]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of: $44,000 at March 31, 2012; $70,000 at September 30, 2011
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
INVESTMENT IN LAND INTERESTS
INVESTMENT IN LAND INTERESTS
Investment in Land Interests [Text Block]
This element represents disclosure of investment in land interests.
Document Period End Date
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and amortization
Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and amortization
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)
Asset Impairment Charges
Reduction of carrying value of assets
REDUCTION OF CARRYING VALUE OF ASSETS
Asset Retirement Obligation, Cash Paid to Settle
Asset retirement obligation payments
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Accretion of asset retirement obligation
Asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic net loss per common share attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders (in dollars per share)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Proceeds from Deposits with Other Institutions
Refund of deposits on residential parcels
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Increase from changes in current assets and liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, authorized shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, issued shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Common stock, par value $0.50 per share; authorized, 20,000,000 shares: 8,445,060 issued at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Contract Revenue Cost
Contract drilling operating
Cost of Goods Sold, Oil and Gas
Oil and natural gas operating
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted net loss per common share attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders (in dollars per share)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation (benefit) expense
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Gain on sale of drilling equipment
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES
Land Available for Development
INVESTMENT IN RESIDENTIAL PARCELS
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Investments
Long-term Investments
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Distributions to non-controlling interests
Distributions to non-controlling interests
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss attributable to Barnwell Industries, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Revenues
Total revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0 for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, net of taxes of $0
Retirement plans:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period, net of taxes of $0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Net actuarial gains (losses) arising during the period, taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0 for the three months and six months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capital expenditures - all other
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Retirement benefits expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
RETIREMENT PLANS
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings
Proceeds from Sale of Oil and Gas Property and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of oil and natural gas properties
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Bad debt expense
Bad debt (recovery) expense
Payments to Acquire Held-for-sale Real Estate
Additions to real estate held for sale
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Investment in joint ventures
Payments to Acquire Oil and Gas Property and Equipment
Capital expenditures - oil and natural gas
REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONTRACT COSTS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Purchases of common stock for treasury
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Contracts Revenue
Contract drilling
Oil and Gas Sales Revenue
Oil and natural gas
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Flow Effect, Cash Used to Settle Awards
Share-based compensation payments
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic (in shares)
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Total assets
Assets
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Real estate held for sale
Inventory, Operative Builders
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industries Disclosures [Text Block]
SUPPLEMENTARY OIL AND NATURAL GAS INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in financing activities
Proceeds from Sale of Machinery and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of drilling equipment, net
Treasury stock, at cost: 167,900 shares at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011
Treasury stock, at cost: 167,900 shares at March 31, 2012 and September 30, 2011
Treasury Stock, Value
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stockholders' Equity Period Increase (Decrease)
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
(Loss) earnings before income taxes
LONG-TERM DEBT
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock, shares
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Retirement plans - amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost, taxes
Total Barnwell Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax (benefit) provision
Foreign exchange gain
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions
Retirement plan contributions
Full Cost Method of Accounting for Investments in Oil and Gas Properties Disclosure [Text Block]
OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss):
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Equity Component [Domain]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
LONG-TERM DEBT
Land Improvements
INVESTMENT IN LAND INTERESTS
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based compensation costs
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Exercise of stock options - 42,000 shares, net of 5,000 shares tendered and placed in treasury
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based compensation costs (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options - 42,000 shares, net of 5,000 shares tendered and placed in treasury (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Purchases of 12,700 common shares for treasury (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Purchases of 12,700 common shares for treasury
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) earnings
Net (loss) earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net (loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depletion, depreciation, and amortization
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Total equity
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies.
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Payable to joint interest owners
Accounts Payable, Other, Current
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other accrued compensation costs
Other Employee Related Liabilities, Current
Liability for retirement benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONTRACT COSTS
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
INCOME TAXES
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]
REDUCTION OF CARRYING VALUE OF ASSETS
RETIREMENT PLANS
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
SUPPLEMENTARY OIL AND NATURAL GAS INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
SEGMENT INFORMATION
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE
INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS