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PLANT, PIPELINE AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2008
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Total plant, pipeline and equipment | $ 69,971,000 | $ 68,482,000 | ||
| Less accumulated depreciation | (29,283,000) | (28,062,000) | ||
| Net plant, pipeline and equipment | 40,688,000 | 40,420,000 | ||
| Term loan secured by plant, pipeline and equipment | 14,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||
| Amortization relating to the platinum catalyst | 9,558 | 3,184 | ||
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Platinum catalyst [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Total plant, pipeline and equipment | 1,612,000 | 1,612,000 | ||
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Land [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Total plant, pipeline and equipment | 1,577,000 | 1,577,000 | ||
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Plant, pipeline and equipment [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Total plant, pipeline and equipment | 65,298,000 | 64,356,000 | ||
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Construction in progress [Member]
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Total plant, pipeline and equipment | $ 1,484,000 | $ 937,000 | ||
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the costs of intangible assets over the expected benefit period of such assets. This element applies only to intangible assets used in the production of goods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date, including the current and noncurrent portions, of collateralized debt obligations (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Such obligations include mortgage loans, chattel loans, and any other borrowings secured by assets of the borrower. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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