7. NOTES PAYABLE | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2013 |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
NOTES PAYABLE | ' |
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 the Company had the following debt principal amounts outstanding: |
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Note | | 9/30/13 | | | 12/31/12 | |
Great 8 Lease note (original) | | $ | - | | | $ | 211,494 | |
11/14/11 Promissory Note | | | 457,739 | | | | 120,239 | |
1/30/12 Promissory Note | | | 150,000 | | | | 150,000 | |
8/12/12 Promissory Note | | | 744,577 | | | | 746,071 | |
Penalty on Promissory Note | | | 50,000 | | | | - | |
Converse Lease note | | | - | | | | 258,368 | |
11/28/12 Promissory Note | | | 110,000 | | | | 110,000 | |
12/11/12 Promissory Note | | | - | | | | 37,120 | |
Great 8 Lease note (new lender) | | | 300,000 | | | | - | |
Loan on Belize property | | | 28,907 | | | | 14,435 | |
Equipment Loan | | | 13,001 | | | | 13,001 | |
Belize 5% NRI | | | 44,457 | | | | - | |
04/08/13 Promissory Note | | | 10,000 | | | | - | |
08/26/13 Promissory Note | | | 37,500 | | | | - | |
Accrued Interest/Charges | | | 159,075 | | | | 139,867 | |
Total Debt Outstanding | | | 2,105,256 | | | | 1,800,595 | |
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Debt Discount | | | (60,209 | ) | | | (111,816 | ) |
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Net Debt Outstanding | | $ | 2,045,047 | | | $ | 1,688,779 | |
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See footnote 12 for information on notes payable to related parties. |
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None of our debts outstanding are contractually convertible. All conversions noted below were mutually agreed to between the lender and the Company which resulted in extinguishment accounting with gains or losses recorded based on the differences between the value of the shares issued compared to the debts relieved. |
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Promissory Note Issued for the Acquisition of the Great 8 lease (principal of $-0- and $211,494 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $-0- and $6,461 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On May 31, 2011, we issued a promissory note in the amount of $692,539 for the Great 8 leases in Texas, the payment terms of which are: monthly payments including interest and principal with the final payment due on September 1, 2012. This note accrues interest at 5%. During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company paid off the note and accrued interest in full through borrowing from other lenders who the company is now indebted to for $275,000. The difference was charged to interest expense. As an additional expense related to the original default on the former note payable, the Company transferred the Willingham lease and equipment to the former lender. The carrying value at the time of the disposition for the related lease and well equipment was $54,741, and the carrying value of the related asset retirement obligation was $1,700. The Company recorded a loss of $53,041 on this disposition. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $ 457,739 and $120,239 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $43,980 and $59,057 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively |
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On November 14, 2011, we issued a promissory note in the amount of $150,000 in return for a cash advance. Stated interest on the loan is at 12% with quarterly payments starting September 30, 2012. On February 26, 2013, an additional loan advance of $400,000 was received. Terms of the note included quarterly principal and interest payments. The Company is currently in default on these notes, but have been working with the lender to rectify the outstanding issue. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, no principal or interest payments were made. |
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During the first quarter, we converted some of this debt through issuances of stock. The conversion of 10,593,313 shares for relief of $62,500 of principal and interest resulted in a loss of $76,065. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $ 150,000 and $150,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $72,500 and $77,500 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On January 30, 2012, we issued a promissory note in the amount of $100,000 in return for a cash advance. Payments are interest only at 5% per month for one year at which time the principal amount is due and payable. This note is collateralized with 10,000,000 common shares of the Company. In the event the Company defaults on the note these shares would be owed to the lender. The agreement requires that the Company provide additional collateral if the fair value of the shares decreases below $200,000 while the note is outstanding. As of September 30, 2013, the collateral exceeded $200,000. At December 31, 2012, in accordance with the terms of the contract we added $50,000 to the note as a penalty for delinquent payments. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, no payments of principal or interest were made and the note is in technical default, though we have been in negotiations with the lender to satisfy the debt balance. |
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During the first quarter, we converted some of this debt through issuances of stock. The conversion of 12,598,360 shares valued at $144,228 for relief of $72,500 of principal and interest, resulted in a loss of $71,278. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $744,577 and $746,071 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and a discount of $60,209 and $111,816 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On August 12, 2012, we issued a promissory note in the amount of $750,000 in return for a cash advance. Payments are structured to be paid at a rate of 7% of royalties earned on three of the East Texas leases, plus one-half (1/2) of the net income derived from those wells until the note is paid in full. The note specifies that repayment must be completed within 24 months. |
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There is no stated interest rate on the note; however, the Company has assigned a 7% royalty interest to the lender that will continue after the note is paid in full. The Company has recognized the royalty interest as a discount on the note for $137,620 and is amortizing it over a 24 month period. Amortization of $ 51,607 and $23,983 was recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, $1,494 of principal has been repaid on this loan. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Purchase of property (principal of $-0- and $258,368 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $-0- and $198 as of September 30, 2013and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On September 21, 2012, the Company purchased the Converse lease and issued a promissory note in the amount of $328,012. The note requires two (2) $20,000 payments in October, 2012, and $20,000 per month thereafter. Interest accrues at a rate of 7%. As of December 31, 2012, the Company was in default by $2,500 on the December payment. During the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company returned the property to the lender and was released from further obligations. The carrying value on the Converse lease was zero and the debt relief and ARO were $258,566 and $166,882 resulting in a gain of $425,448. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $ 110,000 and $110,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $10,954 and $1,009 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On November 28, 2012 and December 31, 2012, we received $40,000 and $70,000 from the same lender. Interest accrues at the rate of 12% per annum. The terms of this note required payment by February 28, 2013, which the Company did not make. The note is considered to be in default. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $ -0- and $37,120 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $-0- and $-0- as of September 30, 2013 and2013and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On December 11, 2012, we issued a note for a cash advance of $20,000. The note bears an interest rate of 18%. Per the terms, payment was due on December 21, 2012, after which, in addition to interest on the outstanding amount, the Company is obligated to issue 100,000 shares per day until it is paid in full. As of December 31, 2012, we have accrued $100 in interest and $17,110 for the value of the stock that was due on that date. The stock was priced at the closing price of the stock on each day of accrual. During January, 2013, a cash payment of $12,500 was made on this note, and on February 19, 2013, $65,100 was converted to 4,650,000 shares valued at $72,700 resulted in a $7,600 loss. An additional gain of $45,914 was recognized for amounts forgiven by the holder with the extinguishment, resulting in a net gain with settlement of $38,314. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $300,000 and $ -0- as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $24,461 and $-0- as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On March 28, 2013, we issued a note for a cash advance of $300,000. $275,000 of the related proceeds from this note was used to pay off the aforementioned note in default relating to the Great 8 leases. The remaining $25,000 was received in cash. The note is collateralized by the note receivable we have from the sale of the Great 8 leases. The balance of this note is due on 7/1/13 or when the leases are sold, whichever comes sooner. As noted above, the leases have been sold; however, full payment from the buyer has not been received as of September 30, 2013; therefore this note was considered to be in default. |
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Payable related to 5% NRI in Belize Well ($45,000 and $0 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012) |
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During the first quarter of 2013 the Company sold a 5% net revenue interest within the San Juan #3 well located within the Company’s Belize lease for $45,000. The well is currently being drilled and is unproved at the time of this filing. The agreement entails that the Company return the $45,000 to the investor within 60 days if the well is considered to be a dry hole. Based on the uncertainty of the well at this time the $45,000 was accrued within debt as of September 30, 2013. |
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Equipment Loan ($13,001 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012) |
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On May 1, 2012, we purchased wire-line truck for $73,101, and issued a promissory note for $67,101. The purchase was treated as a rent to own agreement and in lieu of interest, rental payments of $9,138 were paid in 2012. As of December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2013 this note was in default. |
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Borrowing from Princess Entertainment for Belize interest ($28,907 and $14,435 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012) |
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During 2012 and 2013, Princess Entertainment, our concession partner in Belize has advanced us operating funds. There is no stated interest rate or terms on these advances. Imputed interest for these advances was considered to be immaterial. The balance is held as a current liability and is considered to be due upon demand. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $10,000 and $ -0- as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $2,500 and $-0- as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On April 8, 2013, we issued a note for a cash advance of $10,000. The terms called for interest of $2,500 and 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. At September 30, 2013, we accrued the $2,500 of stated interest and $17,000 of interest attributable to the valuation of the stock. Terms of the note required payment of principal, interest and issuance of stock within 15 days. We are currently in default on this note. |
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Promissory Note Issued for Cash Deposit (principal of $37,500 and $ -0- as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, and accrued interest of $941 and $-0- as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
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On August 26, 2013, we issued a note for a cash advance of $37,500. The note is to be repaid within six months with an interest payment of $5,000. As of September 30, 2013, the Company accrued interest of $941. |
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During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, we factored oil sales for a cash advance of $16,500 with an investor. The amount was repaid through August production from Mitchell #3 and #4 oil production and included a financing fee of $984. |