| Cover | Nov. 10, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 10, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 000-08187 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NEW CONCEPT ENERGY, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000105744 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2399477 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1603 LBJ Freeway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75234 |
| City Area Code | 972 |
| Local Phone Number | 407-8400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 |
| Trading Symbol | GBR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
