Synthesis Energy Systems (SYNE) 10-Q 12 May 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	May 01, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	SYNTHESIS ENERGY SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,375,063
Trading Symbol	symx
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		87,310,637
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,958	$ 13,807
Accounts receivable, net	27	27
Prepaid expenses and other currents assets	645	828
Inventory	41	43
Assets of discontinued operations		2,682
Total current assets	7,671	17,387
Property, plant and equipment, net	28	54
Intangible asset, net	938	898
Investment in joint ventures	26,541	26,201
Other long-term assets	41	661
Assets of discontinued operations		9,980
Total assets	35,219	55,181
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses and accounts payable	1,995	1,655
Liabilities of discontinued operations		13,337
Total current liabilities	1,995	14,992
Commitment and contingencies (Note 9)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value- 20,000 shares authorized – no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 200,000 shares authorized: 87,311 and 86,984 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	873	870
Additional paid-in capital	262,602	261,225
Accumulated deficit	(233,166)	(226,938)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	4,071	6,586
Total shareholder’s equity	34,380	41,743
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries	(1,156)	(1,554)
Total equity attributable to SES shareholders’	33,224	40,189
Total liabilities and equity	$ 35,219	$ 55,181

Consolidated Balance Sheets (C3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	87,311,000	86,984,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	87,311,000	86,984,000

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenue:
Technology licensing and related services	$ 22	$ 51	$ 27	$ 351
Total revenue	22	51	27	351
Costs and Expenses:
Costs of sales and plant operating	20		22	212
General and administrative expenses	2,155	2,317	6,924	6,165
Stock-based expense	566	526	1,298	2,817
Depreciation and amortization	9	51	57	159
Total costs and expenses	2,750	2,894	8,301	9,353
Operating loss	(2,728)	(2,843)	(8,274)	(9,002)
Non-operating (income)/expense:
Equity in loss of joint venture	40		40
Foreign currency (gain) loss, net	(16)	(15)	124	167
Interest income	(3)	(6)	(11)	(22)
Net loss before income tax provision	(2,749)	(2,822)	(8,427)	(9,147)
Income tax provision
Net Loss from continuing operations	(2,749)	(2,822)	(8,427)	(9,147)
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations		(223)	1,929	(2,758)
Net Loss	(2,749)	(3,045)	(6,498)	(11,905)
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(37)	(70)	(270)	(422)
Net loss attributable to SES stockholders	(2,712)	(2,975)	(6,228)	(11,483)
Net income/(loss) attributable to SES stockholders:
From continuing operations	(2,712)	(2,757)	(8,166)	(8,737)
From discontinued operations		(218)	1,938	(2,746)
Net loss attributable to SES stockholders	$ (2,712)	$ (2,975)	$ (6,228)	$ (11,483)
Net income/(loss) per share (Basic and diluted):
From continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.10)
From discontinued operations (in dollars per share)		0	0.02	(0.03)
Net loss attributable to SES stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.07)	$ (0.13)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	87,177	86,903	87,069	86,713

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net loss	$ (2,749)	$ (3,045)	$ (6,498)	$ (11,905)
Currency translation adjustment	(14)	65	(192)	(869)
Currency translation adjustment from deconsolidation			(2,486)
Comprehensive loss	(2,763)	(2,980)	(9,176)	(12,774)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(43)	(68)	(270)	(451)
Comprehensive loss attributable to deconsolidation			661
Comprehensive loss attributable to SES	$ (2,720)	$ (2,912)	$ (9,567)	$ (12,323)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (6,498)	$ (11,905)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based expense	1,298	2,817
Depreciation and amortization	57	655
Equity in loss of joint venture	40
Net gain on discontinued operations	(1,929)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		659
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	169	(354)
Inventory		420
Other long-term assets	(48)	408
Accrued expenses and payables	381	747
Net cash used in operating activities	(6,530)	(6,553)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Certificate of deposit- restricted		(771)
Capital expenditures	(5)	(20)
Cash transferred in connection with deconsolidation	(12)
Equity investment in joint ventures	(380)	(1)
Net cash used in investing activities	(397)	(792)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on revolving line of credit		(3,143)
Proceeds from revolving line of credit		3,913
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	82	280
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		1,000
Net cash provided by financing activities	82	2,050
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(6,845)	(5,295)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	13,807	22,217
Effect of exchange rates on cash	(4)	(223)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 6,958	$ 16,699

Consolidated Statement of Equit

Consolidated Statement of Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2015	85,476
Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 855	$ 256,643	$ (203,866)	$ 6,179	$ (1,038)	$ 58,773
Net loss			(11,483)		(422)	(11,905)
Currency translation adjustment				(840)	(29)	(869)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock (in shares)	1,000
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 10	990				1,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	372
Stock-based compensation expense (in shares)	116
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1	2,816				2,817
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2016	86,964
Balance at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 870	260,725	(215,349)	5,339	(1,489)	50,096
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment
Exercise of stock options	$ 4	276				280
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2016	86,984
Balance at Jun. 30, 2016	$ 870	261,225	(226,938)	6,586	(1,554)	40,189
Net loss			(6,228)		(270)	(6,498)
Currency translation adjustment				(192)		(192)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	124
Stock-based compensation expense (in shares)	203
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2	1,296				1,298
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2017	87,311
Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 873	262,602	(233,166)	4,071	(1,156)	33,224
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment				(2,323)	(163)	(2,486)
Reversal of non-controlling interest due to deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture					831	831
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016						40,189
Net loss						(2,749)
Currency translation adjustment						(14)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2017	87,311
Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 873	262,602	$ (233,166)	$ 4,071	$ (1,156)	33,224
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment
Exercise of stock options	$ 1	$ 81				$ 82

Note 1 - Summary of Significant

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Note 1 (a) Organization and description of business Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (“SES”), together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned controlled subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is a global clean energy company that develops, builds, owns, and operates clean energy and chemical projects and we own proprietary technology for the production of synthesis gas (“syngas”) a mixture of primarily hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane. Additionally, we sell technology licenses which provide operating rights to our technology and we sell our proprietary equipment and engineering services to third third (b) Liquidity As of March 31, 2017, $7.0 twelve 7 (c) Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements for the periods presented are unaudited. Operating results for the three nine March 31, 2017 June 30, 2017. The consolidated financial statements are in U.S. dollars. Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries in the consolidated balance sheets represents minority stockholders’ proportionate share of the equity in such subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10 June 30, 2016 8 November 28, 2016. 10 June 30, 2016 As noted in Note 2 August 2016, announced that it and Shandong Weijiao Xuecheng Energy Co. Ltd. (“Xuecheng Energy”) entered into a Definitive Agreement to restructure the ZZ Joint Venture. The agreement took full effect when the registration with the government was completed on October 31, 2016. second 2017, June 30, 2016. (d) Accounting for Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) and Financial Statement Consolidation Criteria The joint ventures which the Company enters into may third The Company determined that the ZZ Joint Venture was a VIE and determined that the Company was the primary beneficiary. In making the initial determination, the Company considered, among other items, the change in profit distribution between the Company and Xuejiao (as defined in Note 2 20 first 20 95% 30 10%. 2010, first 20 2, August 2016, October 31, 2016. second 2017, zero March 31, 2017. The Company has determined that the Yima Joint Ventures are VIEs and that Yima, the joint venture partner, is the primary beneficiary since Yima has a 75% March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016 $26.2 The Company has determined that the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture (as defined in Note 2 65% zero March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016. (e) Investment in joint ventures We have equity investments in various privately held entities. We account for these investments either under the equity method or cost method of accounting depending on our ownership interest and the level of our influence in each joint venture. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recorded based upon the amount of our investment and adjusted each period for our share of the investee's income or loss. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest an other than temporary event where our investment may (f) Revenue Recognition Revenue from sales of services, products, and equipment are recognized when the following elements are satisfied: (i) there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance; (ii) there is persuasive evidence that an agreement exists; (iii) performance or delivery has occurred; (iv) the sales price is fixed or determinable; and (v) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company records revenue net of any applicable value-added taxes and any applicable guarantees. The Company may (g) Fair value measurements Accounting standards require that fair value measurements be classified and disclosed in one Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity). The Company’s financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant for the fair value measurement. The following table summarizes the assets of the Company measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016 March 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Certificates of Deposit $ — $ 50 (1) $ — $ 50 Money Market Funds 6,345 (3) — — 6,345 June 30, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Certificates of Deposit $ — $ 50 (1) $ — $ 50 Certificates of Deposit- Restricted — 2,262 (2) — 2,262 Money Market Funds 12,654 (3) — — 12,654 (1) Amount included in current assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. (2) Amount included in assets of discontinued operations on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. (3) Amount included in cash and cash equivalents on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The carrying values of the certificates of deposit and money market funds approximate fair value, which were estimated using quoted market prices for those or similar investments. The carrying value of the Company’s other financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accrued expenses and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to the short maturities on those instruments. (h) Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, 2014 09, 606, 605, 2014 09 605 35, 340 40, 606 two (1) (2) 2014 09 December 15, 2017, In February 2016, 2016 02, 842, December 15, 2018. In March 2016, 2016 09, 718, December 15, 2016. In August 2016, 2016 15, zero December 15, 2017,

Note 2 - Current Projects

Note 2 - Current Projects	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2 Synthesis Energy Systems (Zao Zhuang) New Gas Company Ltd. (“ZZ Joint Venture”) In July 2006, · developing, constructing and operating a syngas production plant utilizing SGT in Zao Zhuang City, Shandong Province, China and · producing and selling syngas and the various byproducts of the plant. We initially owned 97.6% 2.4%. June 2015, 61% $10 four December 2016, first $1.6 June 26, 2015. Rui Feng’s second December 2015, third May 2016 December 2016. 10% Because Rui Feng has not made additional installment payments, we owned approximately 88.1% Agreement with Xuecheng Energy In August 2016, nine 2013. October 31, 2016. second 2017, In October 2016, 283 three Yima Joint Ventures In August 2009, October 2008 April 2009. · we and Yima contribute equity of 25% 75%, · Yima is obligated to provide debt financing via shareholder loans to the project until the project is able to secure third · Yima will supply coal to the project at a preferential price. As discussed below in November 2016, We own a 25% 75% 49% The remaining capital for the project construction has been funded with project debt obtained by the Yima Joint Venture. Yima agreed to guarantee the project debt in order to secure debt financing from domestic Chinese banking sources. We have agreed to pledge to Yima our ownership interests in the joint ventures as security for our obligations under any project guarantee. In the event that the necessary additional debt financing is not obtained, Yima has agreed to provide a loan to the joint ventures to satisfy the remaining capital needs of the project with terms comparable to current market rates at the time of the loan. Under the terms of the joint venture agreement, the Yima Joint Venture is governed by a board of directors consisting of eight two six 30 July 2016. We believe there is a consistent pattern of the Yima Joint Venture management not demonstrating an understanding of the methanol facility operations and not sourcing available expertise in China to improve the overall operations. We have witnessed operation of the gasifier systems at Yima with design and operating parameter deviations from our existing technology recommendations. We continue to experience a limited ability to influence the Yima Joint Venture’s operating performance. As a result of the issues noted above, Yima’s parent company, Henan Energy Chemistry Group Company (“Henan Energy”) restructured the management of the Yima Joint Venture under the direction of the Henan Coal Gasification Company (“Henan Gasification”), which is an affiliated company reporting directly to Henan Energy. Henan Gasification currently has full authority of day to day operational and personnel decisions at the Yima Joint Venture. The ownership of the Yima Joint Venture is unchanged. Since 2014, Current Yima Plant Operating Description Despite initiating methanol production in December 2012, 2016. March 2016, In June 2016, November 2016. In 2009, three To resolve these issues, during the quarter ended June 30, 2016, three July 2016, one November 2016 The Yima Joint Venture experienced certain liquidity concerns with a series of third 2016. 75% October 2016 one October 2017, October 2016. third March 31, 2017, $68.7 third September 2017. Because of the situations detailed above, our management evaluated the conditions of the Yima Joint Venture to determine whether an other than temporary decrease in value had occurred for the year ended June 30, 2016. third June 30, 2016, $8.6 June 30, 2016. In November 2016, two third nine March 31, 2017. $26.2 March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016. Tianwo-SES Clean Energy Technologies Limited (the “Tianwo-SES Joint Venture”) Joint Venture Contract In February 2014, one 53.8 April 2014 46.2 two 100 $14.5 65% We have contributed certain exclusive technology sub-licensing rights into the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture for the territory pursuant to the terms of a Technology Usage and Contribution Agreement (the “TUCA”) entered into among the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture, STT and us on the same date and further described in more detail below. We own 35% may first The JV Contract also includes a non-competition provision which requires that the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture be the exclusive legal entity within the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture territory for the marketing and sale of any gasification technology or related equipment that utilizes low quality coal feedstock. Notwithstanding this, STT has the right to manufacture and sell gasification equipment outside the scope of the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture within the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture territory. In addition, we have the right to develop and invest equity in projects outside of the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture within the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture territory. After the termination of the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture, STT must obtain written consent from us to market development of any gasification technology that utilizes low quality coal feedstock in the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture territory. The JV Contract may 24 TUCA Pursuant to the TUCA, we have contributed to the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture certain exclusive rights to our gasification technology in the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture territory, including the right to: (i) grant site specific project sub-licenses to third The Tianwo-SES Joint Venture will be the exclusive operational entity for business relating to our technology in the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture territory. If the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture loses exclusivity due to a breach by us, STT is to be compensated for direct losses and all lost project profits. We will also provide training for technical personnel of the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture through the second Any party making, whether patentable or not, improvements relating to our technology after the establishment of the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture, grants to the other party an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty free right to use or license such improvements and agrees to make such improvements available to us free of charge. All such improvements shall become part of our technology and both parties shall have the same rights, licenses and obligations with respect to the improvement as contemplated by the TUCA. The Tianwo-SES Joint Venture is required to establish an Intellectual Property Committee, with two two March 31, 2017 Any breach of or default under the TUCA which is not cured on notice entitles the non-breaching party to terminate. The Tianwo-SES Joint Venture indemnifies us for misuse of our technology or infringement of our technology upon rights of any third Current relationship with STT The second 46.2 $6.7 April 2016 Tianwo-SES Joint Venture unaudited financial data The following table presents summarized financial information for the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Income Statement data: 2017 2016 2017 2016 Revenue $ 1,317 $ — $ 3,709 $ 10,114 Operating loss (343 ) (352 ) (3,477 ) (1,720 ) Net loss (1,176 ) (292 ) (4,310 ) (1,075 ) Balance sheet data: As of As of Current assets $ 8,065 $ 9,856 Noncurrent assets 5,658 7,366 Current liabilities 5,992 4,719 Noncurrent liabilities — — Equity 7,731 12,503 The Tianwo-SES Joint Venture is accounted for under the equity method. The Company’s capital contribution in the formation of the venture was the TUCA, which is an intangible asset. As such, the Company did not record a carrying value at the inception of the venture. Under the equity method of accounting, losses in the venture are not recorded if the losses cause the carrying value to be negative and there is no requirement of the Company to contribute additional capital. As the Company is not required to contribute additional capital, the Company is not recognizing losses in the venture, as this would cause the carrying value to be negative. Had the Company recognized its share of the losses related to the venture, the Company would have recognized losses of approximately $0.4 $0.1 March 31, 2017 2016, $1.5 $0.4 nine March 31, 2017 2016, $2.9 CESI-SES Investment Platforms In March 2016, 20 five two 12 51% 49% In July 2016, two March 23, 2017. may If CESI were to not continue to participate in these projects, it could cause delays as we seek replacement partners and alternative funding sources. Alternatively, given our shift away from the China market, we may Dongying Projects In May 2016, first three 2 ($290 June 2016, 550 ($79.7 We have not completed the work necessary to commence these projects and may may Australian Future Energy Pty Ltd ("AFE”) In May 2015, April 2017, 270 In forming AFE, we contributed conditional exclusive access to SGT in Australia via a Master Technology Agreement and we received our ownership interest in AFE. The Master Technology Agreement also states SES will share a portion of its earned license fee with AFE, and AFE will exclusively use SES technology while SES will exclusively use AFE as its channel to the Australian market. In addition to the initial technology transfer, we have been contributing engineering support for AFE’s business development while Ambre has contributed cash. In fiscal year 2016, $0.2 January 2017, $0.4 March 31, 2017, 39% $0.3 March 31, 2017. Because of the early stage business development expenses incurred by AFE, the carrying value of AFE was zero June 30, 2016. $0.4 AFE is currently evaluating project opportunities that would use SGT and recently signed agreements with SES to provide certain license and engineering services, as they begin the initial scoping of potential projects. AFE plans to utilize the unmarketable coal from the Callide mine discussed below to responsibly manufacture energy or chemical products. Batchfire Because of AFE’s early stage business development efforts associated with the Callide coal mine in Central Queensland, Australia, and AFE created Batchfire. Batchfire was a spin-off company for which ownership interest was distributed to the existing shareholders of AFE and to the new Batchfire management team in December 2015. October 2016. October 31, 2016, 11% zero March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016.

Note 3 - Discontinued Operation

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3 As discussed in Note 2 August 2016, 9%. October 2016, December 31, 2016. Discontinued Operations The following table provides the results of operations from discontinued operations, the ZZ Joint Venture, for the three nine March 31, 2017, 2016 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Revenue: 2017 2016 2017 2016 Product sales and other –related parties $ — $ 1,027 $ — $ 4,753 Technology licensing and related services — 223 168 414 Total revenue from discontinued operations $ — $ 1,250 $ 168 $ 5,167 Net income/(loss) attributable to SES Stockholders: From discontinued operations $ — $ (218 ) $ (380 ) $ (2,746 ) Gain on deconsolidation — — 2,318 — Total Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations $ — $ (218 ) $ 1,938 $ (2,746 ) The carrying value of the major categories of assets and liabilities of the ZZ Joint Venture classified as assets/liabilities of discontinued operations on the Company’s balance sheet as of June 30, 2016 As of ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 12 Certificate of deposit- restricted 2,262 Prepaid expenses and other currents assets 329 Inventory 79 Total current assets of discontinued operations 2,682 Property, plant and equipment, net 8,948 Other long-term assets 1,032 Total assets of discontinued operations $ 12,662 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accrued expenses and accounts payable $ 1,698 Accrued expenses and accounts payable- related party 4,853 Line of credit 3,770 Short-term bank loan 3,016 Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 13,337 The following table provides the major categories of cash flows from discontinued operations, from our ZZ Joint Venture, for the nine March 31, 2017 2016 Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 Cash flow from operating activities $ — $ (715 ) Cash flow from investing activities (16 ) (789 ) Cash flow from financing activities — 770 The depreciation and amortization from discontinued operations was $157,000 nine March 31, 2017 nine March 31, 2016 $0.5 Deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture The following table provides the components of net gain recognized from the deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture during the nine March 31, 2017 Liabilities relieved from deconsolidation $ 14,348 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment 2,486 Non-controlling interest-Xuecheng Energy (831 ) Assets transferred to Xuecheng Energy (11,961 ) Net gain of ZZ Joint Venture deconsolidation 4,042 Write-off of intercompany assets related to ZZ Joint Venture (1,724 ) Net gain from deconsolidation $ 2,318

Note 4 - GTI License Agreement

Note 4 - GTI License Agreement	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Amended and Restated License Agreement Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 4 In November 2009, August 31, 2006, ® 60%, ® 100% 40% In order to sublicense any U-GAS ® ten ten three For each U-GAS ® third third third third third third third third third third third third We are required to make an annual payment to GTI for each year of the term, with such annual payment due by the last day of January $0.4 2016 May 15, 2017. ® six For a period of ten While the core of our technology is the U-GAS ® 2004, May 2016, first 10 2026.

Note 5 - Equity

Note 5 - Equity	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Note 5 Preferred Stock The Company has authorized a class of preferred stock, consisting of 20.0 may one No Common Stock issued to Consultants for Services Rendered On January 1, 2017, 56,524 October 28, 2016, $1.06 $60,000 March 31, 2017 Stock-Based Compensation As of March 31, 2017, 2015 “2015 2005 “2005 21.0 2015 2005 2005 November 7, 2015 March 31, 2017, 5.8 2015 2015 may one four ten Restricted stock activity during the nine March 31, 2017 Restricted stock outstanding Unvested at June 30, 2016 275,096 Granted 118,403 Vested (146,117 ) Forfeited — Unvested at March 31, 2017 247,382 Stock option activity during the nine March 31, 2017 Shares of Common Stock Underlying Outstanding at June 30, 2016 10,215,447 Granted 1,414,436 Exercised (124,000 ) Forfeited (86,919 ) Outstanding at March 31, 2017 11,418,964 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 10,105,634 The fair values of the stock options issued during the nine March 31, 2017 Risk-free rate of return 2.12 % Expected life of award (years) 5.0 Expected dividend yield 0.00 % Expected volatility of stock 84 % Weighted-average grant date fair value $ 0.56 On October 28, 2016, 400,000 $0.95 $0.3 Stock warrants activity during the nine March 31, 2017 Shares of Common Stock Underlying Outstanding at June 30, 2016 9,914,832 Granted 400,000 Exercised — Forfeited — Outstanding at March 31, 2017 10,314,832 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 10,314,832 The fair values of the warrant issued during the nine March 31, 2017 Risk-free rate of return 1.86 % Expected life of award (years) 10 Expected dividend yield 0.00 % Expected volatility of stock 99 % Weighted-average grant date fair value $ 0.85 The Company recognizes the stock-based expense related to the 2005 2015 2005 2015 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 2005 and 2015 Incentive Plans $ 506 $ 380 $ 785 $ 688 Common Stock and Warrants 60 146 513 2,129 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 566 $ 526 $ 1,298 $ 2,817

Note 6 - Net Loss Per Share

Note 6 - Net Loss Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 6 Historical net loss per share of common stock is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Basic loss per share, for both continuing and discontinuing operations, excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Stock options, warrants and unvested restricted stock are the only potential dilutive share equivalents the Company had outstanding for the periods presented. Options, unvested restricted stock, and warrants to purchase common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share, for both continuing and discontinuing operations, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive as the Company incurred net losses during those periods, amounted to 22.0 three nine March 31, 2017 20.3 three nine March 31, 2016.

Note 7 - Risks and Uncertaintie

Note 7 - Risks and Uncertainties	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 7 As of March 31, 2017, $7.0 The current balance of cash on hand is not expected to be sufficient to cover our obligations over the next twelve In addition, the Company may may may The actual allocation and timing of these expenditures will be dependent on various factors, including changes in our strategic relationships, commodity prices and industry conditions, and other factors that the Company cannot currently predict. Any future decrease in economic activity in China, Australia, or other regions of the world, in which the Company may may The Company’s future success will depend on its relationships with its joint venture partners and any other strategic relationships that the Company may The Company does not currently have all of the financial and human resources to fully develop and execute on all of its other business opportunities; however, the Company intends to finance their development through paid services, technology access fees, equity and debt financings and by securing financial and strategic partners focused on development of these opportunities. The Company can make no assurances that its business operations will provide it with sufficient cash flows to continue its operations. Fluctuations in exchange rates can have a material impact on the Company’s costs of construction, operating expenses and the realization of revenue from the sale of commodities. The Company cannot be assured that it will be able to offset any such fluctuations and any failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the Company’s financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars and will be negatively affected if foreign currencies depreciate relative to the U.S. dollar as has happened recently with the yuan. In addition, the Company’s currency exchange losses may We own a 25% 2, December 2012, March 2016 June 2016, November 2016. two third nine March 31, 2017. $26.2 March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016. The Company is subject to concentration of credit risk with respect to our cash and cash equivalents, which it attempts to minimize by maintaining cash and cash equivalents with major high credit quality financial institutions. At times, the Company’s cash balances in a particular financial institution exceed limits that are insured by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or equivalent agencies in foreign countries and jurisdictions such as Hong Kong. As of March 31, 2017 $7.0 $6.6

Note 8 - Segment Information

Note 8 - Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8 The Company’s reportable operating segments have been determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management reporting structure and include SES China, Technology Licensing and Related Services, and Corporate. The SES China reporting segment includes all of the assets and operations and related administrative costs for China including initial closing costs relating to our joint ventures. The Technology Licensing and Related Services reporting segment includes all of the Company’s current operating activities outside of China. The Corporate reporting segment includes the executive and administrative expenses of the corporate office in Houston. The Company evaluates performance based upon several factors, of which a primary financial measure is segment operating income or loss. The following table presents statements of continuing operations data and assets by segment (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Revenue: SES China $ — $ — $ — $ — Technology licensing and related services 22 51 27 351 Corporate & other — — — — Total revenue $ 22 $ 51 $ 27 $ 351 Depreciation and amortization: SES China $ 3 $ — $ 7 $ — Technology licensing and related services — 49 — 153 Corporate & other 6 2 50 6 Total depreciation and amortization $ 9 $ 51 $ 57 $ 159 Operating loss: SES China $ (426 ) $ (536 ) $ (1,283 ) $ (1,579 ) Technology licensing and related services (516 ) (557 ) (1,912 ) (1,173 ) Corporate & other (1,786 ) (1,750 ) (5,079 ) (6,250 ) Total operating loss $ (2,728 ) $ (2,843 ) $ (8,274 ) $ (9,002 ) As of As of Assets: SES China $ 26,658 $ 40,233 Technology licensing and related services 804 892 Corporate & other 7,757 14,056 Total assets $ 35,219 $ 55,181

Note 9 - Commitments and Contin

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9 Litigation From time to time, the Company is subject to lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position results of operations or cash flows; however, there can be no assurance as to the ultimate outcome of these matters. Operating leases In February 2016, 18 December 31, 2017 $12,000 Governmental and Environmental Regulation The Company’s operations are subject to stringent federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. Numerous governmental agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and various Chinese authorities, issue regulations to implement and enforce such laws, which often require difficult and costly compliance measures that carry substantial administrative, civil and criminal penalties or may may

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Liquidity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(b) Liquidity As of March 31, 2017, $7.0 twelve 7
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(c) Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements for the periods presented are unaudited. Operating results for the three nine March 31, 2017 June 30, 2017. The consolidated financial statements are in U.S. dollars. Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries in the consolidated balance sheets represents minority stockholders’ proportionate share of the equity in such subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10 June 30, 2016 8 November 28, 2016. 10 June 30, 2016 As noted in Note 2 August 2016, announced that it and Shandong Weijiao Xuecheng Energy Co. Ltd. (“Xuecheng Energy”) entered into a Definitive Agreement to restructure the ZZ Joint Venture. The agreement took full effect when the registration with the government was completed on October 31, 2016. second 2017, June 30, 2016.
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(d) Accounting for Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) and Financial Statement Consolidation Criteria The joint ventures which the Company enters into may third The Company determined that the ZZ Joint Venture was a VIE and determined that the Company was the primary beneficiary. In making the initial determination, the Company considered, among other items, the change in profit distribution between the Company and Xuejiao (as defined in Note 2 20 first 20 95% 30 10%. 2010, first 20 2, August 2016, October 31, 2016. second 2017, zero March 31, 2017. The Company has determined that the Yima Joint Ventures are VIEs and that Yima, the joint venture partner, is the primary beneficiary since Yima has a 75% March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016 $26.2 The Company has determined that the Tianwo-SES Joint Venture (as defined in Note 2 65% zero March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016.
Interest in Unincorporated Joint Ventures or Partnerships, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(e) Investment in joint ventures We have equity investments in various privately held entities. We account for these investments either under the equity method or cost method of accounting depending on our ownership interest and the level of our influence in each joint venture. Investments accounted for under the equity method are recorded based upon the amount of our investment and adjusted each period for our share of the investee's income or loss. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest an other than temporary event where our investment may
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(f) Revenue Recognition Revenue from sales of services, products, and equipment are recognized when the following elements are satisfied: (i) there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance; (ii) there is persuasive evidence that an agreement exists; (iii) performance or delivery has occurred; (iv) the sales price is fixed or determinable; and (v) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company records revenue net of any applicable value-added taxes and any applicable guarantees. The Company may
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(g) Fair value measurements Accounting standards require that fair value measurements be classified and disclosed in one Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity). The Company’s financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant for the fair value measurement. The following table summarizes the assets of the Company measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 June 30, 2016 March 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Certificates of Deposit $ — $ 50 (1) $ — $ 50 Money Market Funds 6,345 (3) — — 6,345 June 30, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Certificates of Deposit $ — $ 50 (1) $ — $ 50 Certificates of Deposit- Restricted — 2,262 (2) — 2,262 Money Market Funds 12,654 (3) — — 12,654 (1) Amount included in current assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. (2) Amount included in assets of discontinued operations on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. (3) Amount included in cash and cash equivalents on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The carrying values of the certificates of deposit and money market funds approximate fair value, which were estimated using quoted market prices for those or similar investments. The carrying value of the Company’s other financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accrued expenses and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to the short maturities on those instruments.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(h) Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, 2014 09, 606, 605, 2014 09 605 35, 340 40, 606 two (1) (2) 2014 09 December 15, 2017, In February 2016, 2016 02, 842, December 15, 2018. In March 2016, 2016 09, 718, December 15, 2016. In August 2016, 2016 15, zero December 15, 2017,

Note 1 - Summary of Significa18

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Certificates of Deposit $ — $ 50 (1) $ — $ 50 Money Market Funds 6,345 (3) — — 6,345 June 30, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets: Certificates of Deposit $ — $ 50 (1) $ — $ 50 Certificates of Deposit- Restricted — 2,262 (2) — 2,262 Money Market Funds 12,654 (3) — — 12,654

Note 2 - Current Projects (Tabl

Note 2 - Current Projects (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Income Statement [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Income Statement data: 2017 2016 2017 2016 Revenue $ 1,317 $ — $ 3,709 $ 10,114 Operating loss (343 ) (352 ) (3,477 ) (1,720 ) Net loss (1,176 ) (292 ) (4,310 ) (1,075 )
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	Balance sheet data: As of As of Current assets $ 8,065 $ 9,856 Noncurrent assets 5,658 7,366 Current liabilities 5,992 4,719 Noncurrent liabilities — — Equity 7,731 12,503

Note 3 - Discontinued Operati20

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Revenue: 2017 2016 2017 2016 Product sales and other –related parties $ — $ 1,027 $ — $ 4,753 Technology licensing and related services — 223 168 414 Total revenue from discontinued operations $ — $ 1,250 $ 168 $ 5,167 Net income/(loss) attributable to SES Stockholders: From discontinued operations $ — $ (218 ) $ (380 ) $ (2,746 ) Gain on deconsolidation — — 2,318 — Total Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations $ — $ (218 ) $ 1,938 $ (2,746 ) As of ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 12 Certificate of deposit- restricted 2,262 Prepaid expenses and other currents assets 329 Inventory 79 Total current assets of discontinued operations 2,682 Property, plant and equipment, net 8,948 Other long-term assets 1,032 Total assets of discontinued operations $ 12,662 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accrued expenses and accounts payable $ 1,698 Accrued expenses and accounts payable- related party 4,853 Line of credit 3,770 Short-term bank loan 3,016 Total liabilities of discontinued operations $ 13,337 Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 Cash flow from operating activities $ — $ (715 ) Cash flow from investing activities (16 ) (789 ) Cash flow from financing activities — 770
Deconsolidation Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Liabilities relieved from deconsolidation $ 14,348 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment 2,486 Non-controlling interest-Xuecheng Energy (831 ) Assets transferred to Xuecheng Energy (11,961 ) Net gain of ZZ Joint Venture deconsolidation 4,042 Write-off of intercompany assets related to ZZ Joint Venture (1,724 ) Net gain from deconsolidation $ 2,318

Note 5 - Equity (Tables)

Note 5 - Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]	Restricted stock outstanding Unvested at June 30, 2016 275,096 Granted 118,403 Vested (146,117 ) Forfeited — Unvested at March 31, 2017 247,382
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Shares of Common Stock Underlying Outstanding at June 30, 2016 10,215,447 Granted 1,414,436 Exercised (124,000 ) Forfeited (86,919 ) Outstanding at March 31, 2017 11,418,964 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 10,105,634
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Risk-free rate of return 2.12 % Expected life of award (years) 5.0 Expected dividend yield 0.00 % Expected volatility of stock 84 % Weighted-average grant date fair value $ 0.56 Risk-free rate of return 1.86 % Expected life of award (years) 10 Expected dividend yield 0.00 % Expected volatility of stock 99 % Weighted-average grant date fair value $ 0.85
Stock Warrants Activity [Table Text Block]	Shares of Common Stock Underlying Outstanding at June 30, 2016 9,914,832 Granted 400,000 Exercised — Forfeited — Outstanding at March 31, 2017 10,314,832 Exercisable at March 31, 2017 10,314,832
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 2005 and 2015 Incentive Plans $ 506 $ 380 $ 785 $ 688 Common Stock and Warrants 60 146 513 2,129 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 566 $ 526 $ 1,298 $ 2,817

Note 8 - Segment Information (T

Note 8 - Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Revenue: SES China $ — $ — $ — $ — Technology licensing and related services 22 51 27 351 Corporate & other — — — — Total revenue $ 22 $ 51 $ 27 $ 351 Depreciation and amortization: SES China $ 3 $ — $ 7 $ — Technology licensing and related services — 49 — 153 Corporate & other 6 2 50 6 Total depreciation and amortization $ 9 $ 51 $ 57 $ 159 Operating loss: SES China $ (426 ) $ (536 ) $ (1,283 ) $ (1,579 ) Technology licensing and related services (516 ) (557 ) (1,912 ) (1,173 ) Corporate & other (1,786 ) (1,750 ) (5,079 ) (6,250 ) Total operating loss $ (2,728 ) $ (2,843 ) $ (8,274 ) $ (9,002 )
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	As of As of Assets: SES China $ 26,658 $ 40,233 Technology licensing and related services 804 892 Corporate & other 7,757 14,056 Total assets $ 35,219 $ 55,181

Note 1 - Summary of Significa23

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value		$ 6,958	$ 13,807	$ 13,807	$ 16,699	$ 22,217
Variable Interest Entity Determination Time Period for Evaluating Profit Distribution		20 years
Variable Interest Entity Determination Time Period for Expected Negative Variability		20 years
Variable Interest Entity Intitial Profit Loss Allocation Percent		95.00%
Variable Interest Entity Comparable Time Period for Profit Allocation		30 years
Variable Interest Entity Profit Loss Reduction for Comparable Period Percentage		10.00%
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures		$ 26,541	$ 26,201
ZZ Joint Venture [Member]
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures		0
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	9.00%
Yima Joint Venture [Member]
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures		$ 26,200		26,200
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage		25.00%
Yima Joint Venture [Member] | Yima [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage		75.00%
TSEC Joint Venture [Member]
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures		$ 0		$ 0
TSEC Joint Venture [Member] | TST [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage		65.00%

Note 1 - Summary of Significa24

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Assets, fair value		$ 50	$ 50
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets, fair value
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets, fair value	[1]	50	50
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets, fair value
Money Market Funds [Member]
Assets, fair value		6,345	12,654	[2]
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets, fair value	[2]	6,345	12,654
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets, fair value				[2]
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets, fair value				[2]
Certificates of Deposit Restricted [Member]
Assets, fair value			2,262
Certificates of Deposit Restricted [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets, fair value
Certificates of Deposit Restricted [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets, fair value	[3]		2,262
Certificates of Deposit Restricted [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets, fair value
[1]	Amount included in current assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
[2]	Amount included in cash and cash equivalents on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
[3]	Amount included in assets of discontinued operations on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

Note 2 - Current Projects (Deta

Note 2 - Current Projects (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2016	Jun. 26, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2014CNY (¥)	Aug. 31, 2009	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2016	May 31, 2016USD ($)	May 31, 2016CNY (¥)	Apr. 30, 2014USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2014CNY (¥)	Jul. 31, 2006
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments								$ (40)		$ (40)
Revenue from Related Parties								22	51	27	351
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures								26,541		26,541			$ 26,541		$ 26,201
Engineering Consulting Agreement with Ambre [Member]
Revenue from Related Parties												$ 200
Yima Joint Venture [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage							25.00%
Maximum Future Ownership Interest Percentage							49.00%
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment												8,600
Cost Method Investments								26,200		26,200		26,200	26,200
TSEC Joint Venture [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners																			35.00%	35.00%
TSEC Joint Venture [Member] | Pro Forma [Member]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments								400	$ 100	1,500	$ 400		2,900
TSEC Joint Venture [Member] | Suzhou Tianwo Science and Technology Co Ltd [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage																			65.00%	65.00%
Capital Contributions to Joint Venture | ¥						¥ 53.8
Additional Amount Entity is Required to Contribute Within Two Years | ¥																				¥ 46.2
Total Amount Contributed and to be Contributed to Joint Venture																			$ 14,500	¥ 100
Capital Contributions to Joint Venture, Receivable, Past Due Amounts								$ 6,700		$ 6,700			$ 6,700	¥ 46.2
CESI-SES Joint Venture Projects [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage									49.00%		49.00%
AFE [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage								39.00%		39.00%			39.00%	39.00%
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments			$ 400
Equity Method Investments								$ 300		$ 300		0	$ 300
Equity Method Investment, Net Income (Loss), Not Recognized										400
Lijin County Binhai New District Industrial Park [Member] | CESI-SES Joint Venture Projects [Member]
Estimated Preliminary Total Investment																	$ 290,000	¥ 2,000
Hekou Blue Economy Industrial Park [Member] | CESI-SES Joint Venture Projects [Member]
Estimated Preliminary Total Investment								79,700		79,700			79,700	¥ 550
Synthesis Energy Systems Inc. British Virgin Islands [Member] | Rui Feng Enterprises Limited [Member] | Equity Interest in SESI [Member]
Equity Interest Percentage to Be Sold					61.00%
Amount to Be Received for Sale of Equity					$ 10,000
Number of Installment Payments					4
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction		$ 1,600
Yima [Member] | Yima Joint Venture [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage							75.00%
Yima Joint Venture [Member]
Duration of Business License							30 years
Long-term Debt								68,700		68,700			68,700
China Environment State Investment Co., Ltd. [Member] | CESI-SES Joint Venture Projects [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage									51.00%		51.00%
ZZ Joint Venture [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage																88.10%					97.60%
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	9.00%
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures								0		0			0
ZZ Joint Venture [Member] | Moving Project Cooperative Agreement [Member]
Annual Syngas Production				283,000,000
ZZ Joint Venture [Member] | Xuecheng Energy [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners																					2.40%
Batchfire [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	11.00%
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures								$ 0		$ 0		$ 0	$ 0

Note 2 - Current Projects - Equ

Note 2 - Current Projects - Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement (Details) - TSEC Joint Venture [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenue	$ 1,317		$ 3,709	$ 10,114
Operating loss	(343)	(352)	(3,477)	(1,720)
Net loss	$ (1,176)	$ (292)	$ (4,310)	$ (1,075)

Note 2 - Current Projects - E27

Note 2 - Current Projects - Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Balance Sheet (Details) - TSEC Joint Venture [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Current assets	$ 8,065	$ 9,856
Noncurrent assets	5,658	7,366
Current liabilities	5,992	4,719
Noncurrent liabilities
Equity	$ 7,731	$ 12,503

Note 3 - Discontinued Operati28

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Depreciation and Amortization, Discontinued Operations		$ 157,000	$ 500,000
ZZ Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	9.00%

Note 3 - Discontinued Operati29

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture - Results of Operations, Assets and Liabilities, and Cash Flows From Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Total Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations		$ (218)	$ 1,938	$ (2,746)
Total current assets of discontinued operations					$ 2,682
ZZ Joint Venture [Member]
Product sales and other –related parties		1,027		4,753
Technology licensing and related services		223	168	414
Total revenue from discontinued operations		1,250	168	5,167
From discontinued operations		(218)	(380)	(2,746)
Gain on deconsolidation			2,318
Total Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations		(218)	$ 1,938	$ (2,746)
Cash and cash equivalents						$ 12
Certificate of deposit- restricted						2,262
Prepaid expenses and other currents assets						329
Inventory						79
Total current assets of discontinued operations						2,682
Property, plant and equipment, net						8,948
Other long-term assets						1,032
Total assets of discontinued operations						12,662
Accrued expenses and accounts payable						1,698
Accrued expenses and accounts payable- related party						4,853
Line of credit						3,770
Short-term bank loan						3,016
Total liabilities of discontinued operations						$ 13,337
Cash flow from operating activities		(715)
Cash flow from investing activities	(16)	(789)
Cash flow from financing activities		$ 770

Note 3 - Discontinued Operati30

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture - Gain from Deconsolidation of ZZ Joint Venture (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment			$ (2,486)
Non-controlling interest-Xuecheng Energy			(831)
ZZ Joint Venture [Member]
Liabilities relieved from deconsolidation			14,348
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment			2,486
Non-controlling interest-Xuecheng Energy			(831)
Assets transferred to Xuecheng Energy			(11,961)
Net gain of ZZ Joint Venture deconsolidation			4,042
Write-off of intercompany assets related to ZZ Joint Venture			(1,724)
Net gain from deconsolidation			$ 2,318

Note 4 - GTI License Agreement

Note 4 - GTI License Agreement (Details Textual) - GTI License Agreement [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016	Nov. 30, 2009	Mar. 31, 2017
Percentage of Coal Content in Biomass Mixture		60.00%
Percentage of Biomass		100.00%
Percentage of Coal Biomass Blends		40.00%
Number of Business Days to Provide Approval Or Nonapproval Notice Regarding Sublicense			10 days
Period of Updates On Any Potential Subsidiaries			90 days
Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts			$ 0.4
Period of Updates On Technology Development Progress			180 days
Period of Restriction from Disclosing Confidential Information			10 years
Term of Each Agreement Extension	10 years

Note 5 - Equity (Details Textua

Note 5 - Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2017	Oct. 28, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized			20,000,000		20,000,000		20,000,000		20,000,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 566,000	$ 526,000	$ 1,298,000	$ 2,817,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding			0		0		0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued			0		0		0	0
The 2015 and 2005 Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			21,000,000		21,000,000
The 2015 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			5,800,000		5,800,000
The 2015 Plan [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period					10 years
The 2015 Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					1 year
The 2015 Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					4 years
MDC [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services	56,524
Shares Issued, Price Per Share	$ 1.06
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense			$ 60,000
MDC [Member] | Anniversary Warrant [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights		400,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights		$ 0.95
Class of Warrant or Right, Issued During Period, Fair Value		$ 300,000

Note 5 - Equity - Restricted St

Note 5 - Equity - Restricted Stock Activity (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017shares
Unvested beginning balance (in shares)	275,096
Unvested ending balance (in shares)	247,382
Restricted Stock [Member]
Granted (in shares)	118,403
Vested (in shares)	(146,117)
Forfeited (in shares)

Note 5 - Equity - Stock Option

Note 5 - Equity - Stock Option Activity (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017shares
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	10,215,447
Granted (in shares)	1,414,436
Exercised (in shares)	(124,000)
Forfeited (in shares)	(86,919)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	11,418,964
Exercisable (in shares)	10,105,634

Note 5 - Equity - Weighted Aver

Note 5 - Equity - Weighted Average Assumptions (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017$ / shares
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Risk-free rate of return	2.12%
Expected life of award (years) (Year)	5 years
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility of stock	84.00%
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.56
Stock Warrants [Member]
Risk-free rate of return	1.86%
Expected life of award (years) (Year)	10 years
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility of stock	99.00%
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.85

Note 5 - Equity - Stock Warrant

Note 5 - Equity - Stock Warrants Activity (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017shares
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	9,914,832
Granted (in shares)	400,000
Exercised (in shares)
Forfeited (in shares)
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	10,314,832
Exercisable (in shares)	10,314,832

Note 5 - Equity - Stock-based C

Note 5 - Equity - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 566	$ 526	$ 1,298	$ 2,817
Incentive Plan [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	506	380	785	688
Warrants and Stock [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 60	$ 146	$ 513	$ 2,129

Note 6 - Net Loss Per Share (De

Note 6 - Net Loss Per Share (Details Textual) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	22	20.3	22	20.3

Note 7 - Risks and Uncertaint39

Note 7 - Risks and Uncertainties (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 6,958	$ 13,807	$ 13,807	$ 16,699	$ 22,217
UNITED STATES
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	6,600
Yima Joint Venture [Member]
Cost Method Investments	$ 26,200		$ 26,200
Yima Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage	25.00%

Note 8 - Segment Information -

Note 8 - Segment Information - Statement of Operations Data by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenue	$ 22	$ 51	$ 27	$ 351
Depreciation and amortization	9	51	57	159
Operating Loss	(2,728)	(2,843)	(8,274)	(9,002)
SES China [Member]
Revenue
Depreciation and amortization	3		7
Operating Loss	(426)	(536)	(1,283)	(1,579)
Technology Licensing and Related Services [Member]
Revenue	22	51	27	351
Depreciation and amortization		49		153
Operating Loss	(516)	(557)	(1,912)	(1,173)
Corporate and Other [Member]
Revenue
Depreciation and amortization	6	2	50	6
Operating Loss	$ (1,786)	$ (1,750)	$ (5,079)	$ (6,250)

Note 8 - Segment Information 41

Note 8 - Segment Information - Assets Data by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Assets	$ 35,219	$ 55,181	$ 55,181
SES China [Member]
Assets	26,658		40,233
Technology Licensing and Related Services [Member]
Assets	804		892
Corporate and Other [Member]
Assets	$ 7,757		$ 14,056

Note 9 - Commitments and Cont42

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - Corporate Office [Member]	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2016USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	1 year 180 days
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	$ 12,000