GreenHunter Resources (GRHH) 10-Q 15 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

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Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	14-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	GreenHunter Resources, Inc.
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		40,632,998
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	1410056
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of notes payable	$4,425,221	$5,254,915
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	9,152,963	12,000,246
Accounts payable to a related party	83,658	199,167
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale	100,100	100,100
Total current liabilities	13,761,942	17,554,428
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable, less current portion	5,319,026	5,854,684
Asset retirement obligation	960,811	933,891
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale	164,175	159,575
Total liabilities	20,205,954	24,502,578
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $.001 par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized, 40,641,332 issued and 40,632,998 outstanding at March 31, 2015, and 35,846,161 issued and 35,837,827 outstanding at December 31, 2014	40,641	35,846
Additional paid-in capital	125,794,197	122,802,350
Accumulated deficit	-155,284,998	-152,589,532
Treasury stock, at cost, 8,334 shares at both dates	-9,149	-9,149
Total stockholders’ equity	10,251,455	9,950,279
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	30,457,409	34,452,857
Pro Forma [Member] | Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Series C Preferred Stock, $.001 par value, $25 stated value, 2,000,000 authorized shares, 1,975,250 issued and outstanding and liquidation preference of $49,381,250 at March 31, 2015, and 2,000,000 authorized shares, 1,975,250 issued and outstanding and liquidation preference of $49,381,250 at December 31, 2014	39,710,764
Pro Forma [Member]
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of notes payable	3,413,554
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	9,152,963
Accounts payable to a related party	83,658
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale	100,100
Total current liabilities	12,750,275
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Notes payable, less current portion	17,235,693
Asset retirement obligation	960,811
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale	164,175
Total liabilities	31,110,954
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $.001 par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized, 40,641,332 issued and 40,632,998 outstanding at March 31, 2015, and 35,846,161 issued and 35,837,827 outstanding at December 31, 2014	40,641
Additional paid-in capital	125,794,197
Accumulated deficit	-155,330,880
Treasury stock, at cost, 8,334 shares at both dates	-9,149
Total stockholders’ equity	10,205,573
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	41,316,527
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Series C Preferred Stock, $.001 par value, $25 stated value, 2,000,000 authorized shares, 1,975,250 issued and outstanding and liquidation preference of $49,381,250 at March 31, 2015, and 2,000,000 authorized shares, 1,975,250 issued and outstanding and liquidation preference of $49,381,250 at December 31, 2014	$39,710,764	$39,710,764

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Series C Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	10,000,000
Common stock, Par Value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, Shares Authorized	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock, Shares Issued	40,641,332	35,846,161
Common stock, Shares Outstanding	40,632,998	35,837,827
Treasury Stock, at Cost	8,334	8,334
Pro Forma [Member] | Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Series C Preferred Stock, value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00
Series C Preferred Stock, Stated Value (in Dollars per share)	$25
Series C Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000,000
Series C Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	1,975,250
Series C Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	1,975,250
Series C Preferred Stock, liquidation preference (in Dollars)	$49,381,250
Pro Forma [Member]
Common stock, Par Value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00
Common stock, Shares Authorized	90,000,000
Common stock, Shares Issued	40,641,332
Common stock, Shares Outstanding	40,632,998
Treasury Stock, at Cost	8,334
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Series C Preferred Stock, value (in Dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Series C Preferred Stock, Stated Value (in Dollars per share)	$25	$25
Series C Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Series C Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	1,975,250	1,975,250
Series C Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	1,975,250	1,975,250
Series C Preferred Stock, liquidation preference (in Dollars)	$49,381,250	$49,381,250

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
REVENUES:
Water disposal revenue	$3,124,111	$3,683,862
Transportation revenue	1,661,524	3,434,494
Environmental services revenue	27,573
MAG Tankâ„¢ revenue	125,176	800,000
Skim oil revenue	77,633	340,219
Storage rental revenue and other	131,102	219,962
Total revenues	5,147,119	8,478,537
COST OF GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED:
Direct cost of goods and services provided	3,395,859	6,029,635
Depreciation and accretion expense	820,580	763,984
Selling, general and administrative	2,156,385	2,450,519
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	-46,350	56,228
Gain on settlements	-34,166
Total costs and expenses	6,292,308	9,300,366
OPERATING LOSS	-1,145,189	-821,829
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest and other income	537	10,280
Interest expense	-224,358	-446,951
Total other expense	-223,821	-436,671
Net loss before taxes	-1,369,010	-1,258,500
Loss from continuing operations	-1,369,010	-1,258,500
Loss from discontinued operations	-91,924	-129,694
Net loss	-1,460,934	-1,388,194
Preferred stock dividends	-1,234,532	-1,249,999
Net loss to common stockholders	($2,695,466)	($2,638,193)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (in Shares)	39,037,010	33,796,389
Net loss per share from continuing operations, basic & diluted (in Dollars per share)	($0.07)	($0.08)
Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations, basic & diluted (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0
Net loss per share, basic & diluted (in Dollars per share)	($0.07)	($0.08)

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
	Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$39,710,764	$35,846	$122,802,350	($152,589,532)	($9,149)	$9,950,279
Share based compensation			222,331			222,331
Issued shares of common stock in public offering		3,579	1,906,847			1,910,426
Issued shares of KSOP		473	363,414			363,887
Issued shares for conversion of promissory note		743	499,255			499,998
Dividends on preferred stock				-1,234,532		-1,234,532
Net loss				-1,460,934		-1,460,934
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$39,710,764	$40,641	$125,794,197	($155,284,998)	($9,149)	$10,251,455

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($1,460,934)	($1,388,194)
Depreciation and accretion expense	825,183	769,855
Amortization of deferred financing costs	8,217
Gain on sale of assets	-66,969	-263,402
Gain on settlement of payables	-34,166
Non-cash stock-based compensation	420,370	369,409
Amortization of debt discount	6,973	140,867
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,242,305	2,942,811
Related party accounts receivable	-273,728	-581,469
Inventory	144,731	-714,411
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	433,871	618,555
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-1,257,542	-568,883
Related party accounts payable	-115,509	-53,290
Net cash used in operating activities	-127,198	1,271,848
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-1,017,317	-520,508
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,416,300	1,844,282
Change in restricted cash	-334	-132,000
Net cash provided by investing activities	398,649	1,191,774
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the issuance of equity securities	1,910,426
Proceeds from notes payable		1,193,642
Payment of deferred financing costs	-50,000
Payment of notes payable	-872,327	-979,834
Preferred stock dividends paid	-1,234,532	-1,249,999
Net cash used in financing activities	-246,433	-1,036,191
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	25,018	1,427,431
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	396,279	1,302,857
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	421,297	2,730,288
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Accrued capital costs	1,812,218	669,711
Notes receivable received in connection with sale of assets		5,250,000
KSOP shares	363,887
Converted debt to common stock	499,998
Cash paid for interest	$282,931	$397,824

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Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 1. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, the words “GreenHunter Resources”, “company”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to GreenHunter Resources, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of GreenHunter Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2015, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, are unaudited. The December 31, 2014 condensed consolidated balance sheet information is derived from audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all necessary adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01 have been made to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2015, and the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Non-recurring adjustments based on generally accepted accounting principles for discontinued operations, assets held for sale, and liabilities associated with assets held for sale have also been made.
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our December 31, 2014 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that will occur for the full year.
	The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company and our subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain items have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation.
	Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
	The Company has included a pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet of GreenHunter Resources, Inc. and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2015 showing the effects of the funding of the first tranche, totaling $13 million, of the Company's new debt $16 million senior secured financing agreement that closed subsequent to March 31, 2015. This pro forma balance sheet is also unaudited.
	As part of this transaction, the Company repaid approximately $2.1 million of notes payable associated with its MAG Tanks, which is effected in the pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2015.
	Management Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. These estimates are based on information available at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the following:
		•		the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired,
		•		allowance for doubtful accounts receivable,
		•		asset retirement obligations,
		•		fair value of stock-based compensation,
		•		contingent liabilities, and
		•		the assessment of assets for impairment.
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. In the current year, certain insurance costs that were previously accounted for as selling, general, and administrative costs were instead accounted for as cost of goods and services provided. Similar costs in the prior year have been re-classed in a consistent manner for presentation purposes.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include securities with maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase. At times, we have cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 605 (ASC 605 “Revenue Recognition”) and Staff Accounting Bulletin No 104, and accordingly all of the following criteria must be met for revenues to be recognized: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The majority of the Company’s revenue results from contracts with direct customers and revenues are generated upon performance of contracted services. The Company derives the majority of its revenue from water resource management as it relates to the oil and gas industry, including transportation and disposal of fresh and salt water by Company-owned trucks and/or third-party trucks to customer sites for use in drilling and hydraulic fracturing activities and from customer sites to remove and dispose of backflow and produced water originating from oil and gas wells. Revenues are also generated through fees charged for use of the Company’s disposal wells and from the rental of tanks and other equipment. Transportation and disposal rates are generally based on a fixed fee per barrel of disposal water or, in certain circumstances, transportation is based on an hourly rate. Rates for other services are based on negotiated rates with the Company’s customers and revenue is recognized when the services have been performed. Excise and other taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are not included in revenue.
	Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable consists of water disposal, transportation, storage and other revenue from rental of our water storage tanks. We review accounts receivable periodically and reduce the carrying amount with a valuation allowance that reflects our best estimate of the amount that may not be collectible. The Company does not charge interest on past due balances of accounts receivable.
	Inventories
	Inventory consists of MAG Tank™ panels and is stated at the lower of cost or market. We impair the carrying value of our inventory for discontinued, obsolete, excess and damaged inventory. This impairment is equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated market value based upon assumptions of future demand, targeted inventory turn rates, management strategy and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management or management strategy changes, additional inventory impairments may be required and, in the event of a major change in strategy or downturn in market conditions, such impairments could be significant. We had no impairment charges for inventory for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the following useful lives:
			(in years)
	Transportation equipment			5 to 7
	Furniture, fixtures & other			5 to 7
	Water disposal, handling and storage equipment			7 to 20
	Land improvements			15
	Buildings			30
	Water disposal and handling facilities			7 to 20
	Material expenditures which increase the life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated remaining useful life of the asset. The cost of equipment sold, or otherwise disposed of, and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization is removed from the accounts, and any gains or losses are reflected in current operations.
	Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, are evaluated for impairment when certain triggering events of changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable over their estimated remaining useful life.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Costs incurred in connection with issuing debt are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the debt instrument using the interest method.
	Impairment of Asset Value
	We periodically evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful life of long-term assets or whether the remaining balance of long-term assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. We compare the estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful lives of the applicable assets to the assets’ carrying values in measuring their recoverability. When the future cash flows are not sufficient to recover an asset’s carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the asset’s fair value and its carrying value. We recorded $1.1 million for impairment for our Oklahoma disposal wells in the second half of 2014, which are classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2015.
	Repairs and Maintenance
	We charge the cost of repairs and maintenance, including the cost of replacing minor items not constituting substantial betterment, to cost of goods and services expenses as these costs are incurred.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for share-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 718 (ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”) which requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchases related to employee stock purchase plans, on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service periods. We estimate the fair value of each share-based award using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for service and performance based awards. Certain of our grants have performance-based vesting terms. We amortize the fair value of these awards over their estimated vesting terms which are based on both the probability and estimated timing of the achievement of these performance goals. See Note 9 for additional information on our stock-based compensation.
	Asset Retirement Obligation
	The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations based on the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification 410 (ASC 410 “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations”) which addresses accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. ASC 410 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset’s retirement obligation be recorded in the period in which it is incurred and the corresponding cost capitalized by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. The liability is accreted to its then present value each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related asset.
	Income Taxes
	We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We measure and record income tax contingency accruals in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes.
	We recognize liabilities for uncertain income tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires us to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than fifty percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as we must determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We reevaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis or when new information becomes available to management. These reevaluations are based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, successfully settled issues under audit, expirations due to statutes, and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement could result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an increase to the tax accrual.
	We classify interest related to income tax liabilities as income tax expense, and if applicable, penalties are recognized as a component of income tax expense. The income tax liabilities and accrued interest and penalties that are anticipated to be due within one year of the balance sheet date are presented as current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standards also establish a framework for measuring fair value and a valuation hierarchy based upon the transparency of inputs used in the valuation of an asset or liability. Classification within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation hierarchy contains three levels:
		•		Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
		•		Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs or significant value drivers are observable
		•		Level 3 — Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable
	The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Based on borrowing rates which management believes would currently be available to the Company for similar issues of debt, taking into account the current credit risk of the Company and other market factors, the carrying value of the Company’s debt obligations approximate their fair value based on a Level 3 fair value measurement. The Company had no assets or liabilities that are being re-measured at fair value at either March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.
	Income or Loss Per Common Share
	Basic income or loss per common share is net income or loss applicable to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income or loss per common share is calculated in the same manner, but also considers the impact to net income or loss and common shares outstanding for the potential dilution from stock options, warrants, convertible debentures, preferred stock, and convertible promissory notes.
	Shares of our common stock underlying the following securities were not included in dilutive weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, as their effects would have been anti-dilutive.
			March 31,
			2015		2014
	Stock options			14,441,169		12,182,855
	Warrants			1,791,677		625,010
	Convertible debentures			138,358		90,882
Convertible promissory notes			495,000		660,000
Total			16,866,204		13,558,747
Our Series C Preferred Stock is only convertible to common stock at the shareholders election upon a change in control of the Company. The potential dilutive effect of Series C Preferred Stock based on the closing price as of March 31, 2015 would be 70,544,643 common shares.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2015-01, Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. This guidance eliminates the requirement to consider whether an underlying event or transaction is extraordinary, and if so, to separately present the item in the income statement net of tax, after income from continuing operations. Items that are either unusual in nature or infrequently occurring will continue to be reported as a separate component of income from continuing operations. Alternatively, these amounts may still be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. The same requirement has been expanded to include items that are both unusual and infrequent, i.e., they should be separately presented as a component of income from continuing operations or disclosed in the footnotes. The requirements of this update are effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this update. This amendment is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and financial statement disclosures.

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Note 2 - Liquidity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 2. LIQUIDITY
	Current Plan to Fund Ongoing Operations
	On April 15, 2015, the Company entered into a senior secured financing agreement with private lenders to borrow up to $16.0 million to finance capital projects planned for 2015. The initial tranche of loan proceeds was a principal amount of $13.0 million and was funded on May 1, 2015 and has been reflected on a pro forma basis as of March 31, 2015, on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, with an additional tranche of up to $3.0 million of principal available at the request of the borrower and subject to certain conditions.
	As of March 31, 2015, we had a working capital deficit of $8.0 million. We were not in compliance with a certain existing debt covenant contained in one of our secured debt agreements as of December 31, 2014. However, we did obtain a waiver from our lender for the non-compliance in our debt covenant for the years ending December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015.
	In late 2013, the Company decided to sell all of its disposal wells, properties and equipment located in South Texas and Oklahoma with the exception of a small amount of equipment that we moved to Appalachia and to discontinue operation in both of these areas in order to concentrate its efforts in the higher revenue region of Appalachia. We believe the Appalachian region represents our best opportunities for growth and highest overall margins. We closed on the sale of all of our South Texas assets in 2014 and have ceased operations in South Texas. The remaining assets located in Oklahoma continue to be held for sale at March 31, 2015. The Company has recorded impairment of $1.1 million on these Oklahoma assets during the second half of 2014. The assets are being marketed at amounts equal to or in excess of their remaining net book value as of March 31, 2015. We expect to close on our remaining Oklahoma fixed assets during 2015. At that point, we intend to cease operating in Oklahoma.
	The Company has a credit facility with its Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer under which the Company can borrow up to $2.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company borrowed $1.5 million under a promissory note related to this credit facility. In 2014, the Company paid our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer net $1.4 million on the loan. There was an outstanding balance of $130 thousand as of December 31, 2014. The remaining principal and interest were repaid by the Company during the first quarter of 2015, leaving $2.0 million available under this facility. The credit facility has currently been extended until June 30, 2016.
	On August 11, 2014, GreenHunter Resources filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC. The registration statement became effective on October 24, 2014. The registration will allow for the Company to sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, any combination of its debt securities, guarantees of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock and warrants in an aggregate initial offering price of up to $150.0 million. The Company has received net proceeds of approximately $1.9 million related to selling stock in early 2015, including both a private placement of 3,333,334 shares and additional shares issued at the ATM of 246,100. The Company may opt to sell additional shares of stock during 2015 based upon financial need, market conditions and other factors.
	On September 16, 2014, the Company announced the receipt of permits and the completion of downhole performance tests on new wells at our Mills Hunter facility located in Meigs County, Ohio. The majority of this new oilfield brine water injection capacity at the Mills Hunter facility has already been committed to several large E&P companies active in the region, secured through long term take-or-pay agreements. Utilization of these wells will commence upon the completion of a pipeline that will connect these wells to the offload terminal at the Mills Hunter facility. The pipeline is currently under construction, and the Company anticipates it will be completed early in the second quarter of 2015. Since these new wells will utilize existing offload facilities that connect to the wells via the new pipeline, the Company will experience a relatively small amount of incremental cost to operate these new wells resulting in an expected increase in cash flows during the second half of 2015.
	Projects being funded by the new $16.0 million financing ($13 million of which has been funded) agreement would include, but are not limited to, the purchase of 10 DOT rated 407 trucks and trailers, the completion of the pipeline currently under construction at the Mills Hunter facility which is expected to be completed in early June of 2015, and the building out of infrastructure that will enable us to commence barging operations. We expect the new trucks will begin operating in July of 2015. The addition of new disposal well capacity and these new trucks, which are billable at rates in excess of traditional fluid hauling trucks, are expected to contribute significant cash flow to the Company’s operations in the last half of 2015. Any contribution to cash in 2015 from barging operations would be dependent upon completion of the required infrastructure, which would likely be late in 2015 at the earliest.
	We believe that our ability to successfully compete in the oil field fluids industry depends on many factors, including the location and low cost construction of our planned facilities, execution of our growth strategies, development of strategic relationships, achievement of our anticipated low cost production model, access to adequate capital, proper and meaningful governmental support which may include tax incentives and credit enhancements, and recruitment and retention of experienced management and qualified field personnel.
	We anticipate having sufficient cash reserves to meet all of our anticipated operating obligations for the next twelve months from May 15, 2015, the date these financial statements were issued, and having available funds necessary for some of our growth projects in Appalachia from the following sources:
		•	Increased revenue generated from our water management activities, including the new wells now being completed at our Mills Hunter facility;
		•	The expected sale of our remaining Oklahoma wells held for sale at March 31, 2015;
		•	Letter of credit guarantee and other financial support from our Chairman;
		•	The sale of debt or equity securities under a universal “shelf” registration statement; and
		•	Up to $16.0 million in proceeds ($13 million of which has been funded) from capital project related senior secured financing which the Company entered into with private lenders on April 15, 2015, and the cash flow generated from projects funded by this financing.
	Management believes that the above outlined steps we have taken to improve our working capital position will enhance the prospect of seeking additional capital through a number of different sources. Our ability to fund additional longer-term capital projects is largely dependent on the Company’s ability to secure this new capital. The Company has a debt covenant from one of its lenders for which it does not expect to be in compliance at December 31, 2015, the next measurement date. The lender has already waived any default for non-compliance with that covenant for December 31, 2015. Additionally, the Company was in default on its note to Triad Hunter at March 31, 2015 due to failure to make a scheduled note payment during the first quarter of 2015. The note payment was brought current and subsequently paid after March 31, 2015.

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
	In late 2013, we adopted a plan to sell all of our assets in South Texas and Oklahoma and discontinue our operations in these two geographical areas in order to concentrate 100% of our efforts in Appalachia. Based on this decision, the Company is continuing to negotiate with buyers for its three dormant disposal wells in Oklahoma and has either sold or moved to Appalachia all of its assets in South Texas and ceased operations in South Texas. We ceased depreciation of fixed assets held for sale in December 2013.
	The remaining assets located in Oklahoma continue to be held for sale at March 31, 2015. The Company believes the amount for which it will be able to sell these assets is less than previously anticipated. The Company has also had to perform additional work on one of the wells to bring it to a saleable condition. As a result, the Company has recorded impairment of $1.1 million on these assets during the second half of 2014. These assets are being marketed at amounts equal to or in excess of their remaining net book value as of March 31, 2015. We expect to close on our remaining Oklahoma fixed assets during the second half of 2015. At that point, we intend to cease operating in Oklahoma.
	On May 14, 2007, we acquired a biomass plant located in Southern California. The plant was owned by our wholly-owned subsidiary, GreenHunter Mesquite Lake, Inc. (“Mesquite Lake”), which was formed for the purpose of operating and owning assets which convert waste material to electricity. For multiple reasons, including economic, Management subsequently determined that development of this project was not practicable. We obtained an independent evaluation of the asset’s salvage value as of December 31, 2012, which was $2.0 million, and recorded an impairment to write the asset down to that amount. On December 23, 2013, the Company entered into a letter of intent to sell the biomass plant, which included a non-refundable fee of $25 thousand that granted the buyer an exclusive right to purchase the property through February 15, 2014. On February 19, 2014, Mesquite Lake entered an agreement to sell the Mesquite Lake Resource Recovery Facility and related real property (commonly referred to as the biomass project) to ML Energy Park, LLC for $2.0 million. The sale was closed on March 16, 2015. The buyer previously made an initial payment of $50 thousand as an earnest money deposit and continued to pay $50 thousand per month through February 2015. The non-refundable monthly payments, as well as the initial $25 thousand fee, were applied to the purchase. The previously reportable Biomass segment is being reported as part of discontinued operations.
	The following represents selected items from the results of discontinued operations as of the dates indicated:
		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Revenue from discontinued operations	$	-		$	419,350
	Gain loss on sale of assets		20,619			319,630
	Net loss from discontinued operations before taxes		(91,924	)		(129,694	)
	Income tax expense		-			-
	Loss from discontinued operations		(91,924	)		(129,694	)

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment

Note 4 - Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. The following is a schedule of our property and equipment as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Land and improvements	$	1,603,799		$	1,603,799
	Buildings		2,517,869			2,517,869
	Water facilities and other property and equipment
	Water disposal and handling facilities		12,971,030			12,929,428
	Property and equipment not yet in service		4,038,224			4,156,530
	Transportation equipment		7,848,806			7,847,948
	Other equipment		2,804,497			2,255,672
	Furniture, fixtures and other		709,283			697,442
	Total facilities and other property and equipment		28,371,840			27,887,020
	Total property and equipment		32,493,508			32,008,688
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(8,698,224	)		(7,908,411	)
	Net property and equipment	$	23,795,284		$	24,100,277
	Property and equipment are not subject to depreciation until construction is complete and the assets are placed in service. We ceased depreciation of the assets held for sale as of December 2013 when we committed to the plan to sell these assets.

Note_5_Asset_Retirement_Obliga

Note 5 - Asset Retirement Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5. ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
	The following table summarizes the Company’s asset retirement obligation transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2015.
			2015
	Asset retirement obligation at beginning of period		$	(1,193,566	)
	Liabilities incurred on new wells			-
	Liabilities relieved on retirement of wells			-
	Accretion expense			(31,519	)
	Asset retirement obligation at end of period			(1,225,085	)
	Less: current portion (1)			(100,100	)
	Non-current portion of asset retirement obligation (2)		$	(1,124,985	)
	-1	The total current portion of asset retirement obligation of $100 thousand at March 31, 2015 is associated with assets held for sale.
	-2	The non-current portion of asset retirement obligation at March 15, 2015 includes $164 thousand associated with assets held for sale.

Note_6_Notes_Payable

Note 6 - Notes Payable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6. NOTES PAYABLE
	Notes Payable at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following:
			March 31,			December 31,
			2015			2014
	Notes payable for insurance premiums due in monthly installments through		$	86,853		$	272,776
	various dates ending September, 2015, 6.73% fixed rate
	9% Series B Senior Secured Redeemable Debentures due on various dates ranging from September 30, 2013 to February 28, 2014, continues in default			90,000			90,000
	Note payable collateralized by building due in monthly installments with a balloon payment at November 30, 2017, 5.7% fixed rate(1)			1,234,784			1,257,629
	Notes payable collateralized by equipment due in montly installments from			2,507,276			2,905,137
	December 9, 2014 to August 25, 2018, various rates from 4.25% to 15.05% (2)
	Note payable collateralized by real estate due in monthly installments though December 28, 2032, 4.25% variable rate			1,036,361			1,046,192
	10% convertible promissory note to a related party due in quarterly installments commencing May 17, 2013 due February 17, 2017, 10% fixed rate			1,237,500			1,237,500
	Note payable collateralized by real estate due in monthly installments, maturing September 1, 2026, 6% variable rate			40,292			40,932
	Note payable assumed in acquisition collateralized by equipment due in monthly installments, maturing January 20, 2013 to November 2, 2017, rates ranging from			70,041			82,601
	4.99% to 12.93%
	Note payable assumed in acquisition collateralized by equipment due in monthly capital lease installments, maturing September 14, 2014 to January 11, 2017, rates ranging from 11.23% to 12.08%			389,616			427,959
	Note payable collateralized by property and equipment due in monthly installments, maturing September 13, 2023, 3.25% variable rate			956,525			980,848
	Promissory note to related party interest and principal due March 31, 2015, 13% fixed rate			-			130,001
	Notes payable for MAG TankTM financing in 2013, including $200 thousand to related parties, with interest due on the first of each month,and amortizing over the last six months of the notes, maturing on various dates from November 14, 2015 to December 19, 2015, 15% fixed rate			1,110,000			1,510,000
	Notes payable for MAG TankTM financing in 2014 with interest due on the first of each month and amortizing over the last six months of the loans, maturing on February 28, 2016 and March 14, 2016, 15% fixed rate			984,999			1,128,024
				9,744,247			11,109,599
	Less: current portion			(4,425,221	)		(5,254,915	)
	Total long-term debt		$	5,319,026		$	5,854,684
	-1	Note includes debt covenants for which we were not in compliance at December 31, 2014. The lender waived the default provisions related to our non-compliance for 2014 and as of the next measurement period, December 31, 2015.
	-2	Includes notes that contained debt covenants for which we were in compliance with the debt covenants at December 31, 2014 and expect to be in compliance going forward.
	The following table presents the approximate annual maturities based on the calendar year of debt and capital lease obligations as of March 31, 2015:
	2015		$	3,231,678
	2016			2,685,635
	2017			2,038,463
	2018			312,024
	2019			162,159
	Thereafter			1,314,288
			$	9,744,247
	Debt Covenants
	The terms of the Company’s obligations with two financial institutions collateralized by equipment and real estate require the Company to comply, on an annual basis, with specific financial covenants including a debt service coverage ratio. The Company is required by the two financial institutions to maintain a ratio of debt service coverage equal to or in excess of 1.3 to 1.0 and 1.0 to 1.0, respectively. The respective ratios are calculated as the ratio of adjusted net income as defined by the specific covenants to required principal and interest payments on indebtedness. We were not in compliance with a certain debt covenant related to the note payable collateralized by real estate at December 31, 2014. We obtained a waiver from the lender for both December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2015.
	Additionally, the Company has three specific financial covenants related to the $16 million ($13 million drawn) senior secured financing agreement entered into on April 15, 2015, which includes certain financial ratios that are measured on a quarterly basis. The first of these covenants requires certain maximum ratios between the total outstanding principal balance of the Company’s debt to annualized adjusted net income as defined by the specific covenant starting at 4.0 to 1.0 at June 30, 2015 and decreasing quarterly over the following four quarters to 2.0 to 1.0 by June 30, 2016. The second of these covenants requires a minimum ratio of 1.5 to 1.0 beginning June 30, 2016 between the net book value of certain tangible assets owned by the Company as defined in the specific covenant to net debt, defined as the total principal balance of all debt less cash and cash equivalents. The third covenant requires a minimum ratio between adjusted net income as defined by the specific covenant when compared to certain fixed charges including cash taxes, cash dividends, and all principal and interest payments. The minimum ratio is 1.0 to 1.0 beginning on September 30, 2015 and increases to 1.2 to 1.0 by June 30, 2016.
	Notes Payable
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company closed on the private placement of approximately $1.5 million of the Company’s Unsecured Term Notes due one year from the date of issuance together with 134,211 common stock purchase warrants. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock of the Company for $2.25 per share and has an expiration date of five years from the date of issuance. The $1.5 million in notes had a debt discount of $66 thousand and an interest rate of 15%. The net proceeds of the placement were used to fund MAG Panel™ inventory. The Company was unable to repay these notes when due at November, 2014, and they were in default at December 31, 2014. In the first quarter of 2015, the Company reached a new agreement with the holders of $1.1 million of the promissory notes issued in connection with the financing of the production of MAG Tanks to extend the notes for an additional one year period from the original maturity date. The amended notes provide for payments of interest only at an annual rate of 15% through August 14, 2015, and were to be fully amortized for the remainder of the extended notes. $50 thousand of the original $1.5 million in notes were paid in the first quarter of 2015 and the Company converted the remaining $350 thousand of its original promissory notes into common shares based upon the closing price of the Company’s closing stock on the day prior to the holder’s election. The remaining $1.1 million of notes payable at March 31, 2015 were paid in full subsequent to March 31, 2015.
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company closed on the private placement of approximately $1.1 million of the Company’s Unsecured Term Notes due one year from the date of issuance together with 100,879 common stock purchase warrants. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock of the Company for $2.25 per share and has an expiration date of five years from the date of issuance. The fair value of these warrants of approximately $42 thousand was recorded as a discount to the notes. The interest rate for the notes is 15%. The net proceeds of the placement funded additional MAG Panel™ inventory. The Company reached a new agreement with the holders of $985 thousand of the promissory notes issued in connection with the financing of the production of MAG Tanks to extend the notes for an additional one year period from the original maturity date. The amended notes provide for payments of interest only at an annual rate of 15% through August 14, 2015, and were to be fully amortized for the remainder of the extended notes. During the first quarter of 2015, the Company converted the remaining $150 thousand of its original promissory notes into common shares based upon the closing price of the Company’s closing stock on the day prior to the holder’s election. The remaining $985 thousand of notes payable at March 31, 2015 were paid in full subsequent to March 31, 2015.
	During the second quarter of 2014, the Company settled multiple lawsuits related to the White Top and Blackwater acquisitions. The Company acquired debt payable to a certain bank as a result of the acquisitions that was guaranteed by White Top and Blackwater. As part of the settlement, this bank agreed to release the Company from all debt and accrued interest owed to the bank for a payment of $50 thousand which was made by the Company. The Company realized a gain of $1.2 million based on the accrued interest and debt extinguished by the settlement, which is included in discontinued operations.
	Notes Payable to Related Parties
	The Company has a credit facility with its Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer under which the Company can borrow up to $2.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company borrowed $1.5 million under a promissory note related to this credit facility. In 2014, the Company paid our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer net $1.4 million on the loan. There was an outstanding balance of $130 thousand as of December 31, 2014. The remaining principal and interest were repaid by the Company during the first quarter of 2015, leaving $2.0 million available under this facility. Interest for this note was $3 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and $49 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Should the Company borrow any available amounts, they will carry an interest rate of 13% per annum. The letter of financial support associated with this note has been extended through June 30, 2016.
	As part of the $1.5 million MAG Tank financing, two officers of the Company comprised $200 thousand of the notes and 17,776 of the warrants issued. Interest on the MAG Tank loans for the officers was $2 thousand and $8 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, respectively. The net proceeds of the placement were intended to fund MAG Panel™ inventory. The notes were in default on December 31, 2014. On January 23, 2015, the Company converted the principal amount of these promissory notes issued to two officers of the Company to common equity. The total principal amount of $200 thousand was converted for 322,580 shares of common stock.
	Convertible Promissory Note Payable to Related Party
	On February 17, 2012, the Company entered into a 10% convertible promissory note for $2.2 million payable to Triad Hunter, a related party through our Chairman, as partial consideration in the Hunter Disposal acquisition. Terms of payment under the note are interest only due quarterly from May 17, 2012 to February 17, 2013. Thereafter, beginning May 17, 2013 and continuing quarterly until February 17, 2017, the payments due will include accrued interest and principal payments of $137.5 thousand per quarter. Interest expense related to this note was $31 thousand and $43 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, respectively. The promissory note matures on February 17, 2017 and is convertible at any time by the holder into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $2.50 per share. The payment due to Triad Hunter for the first quarter of 2015 was in default at March 31, 2015. The Company paid this payment subsequent to March 31, 2015, including interest at the default rate of 13% from the date the payment was due until the date of the payment.

Note_7_Stockholders_Equity

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 7. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	The following table reflects balances in our outstanding preferred stock, common stock, and treasury stock as of the periods reflected in our financial statements.
			Preferred Stock		Common Stock		Treasury Stock		KSOP
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014			1,975,250		35,846,161		8,334		-
	Issued shares of common stock in public offering			-		3,579,434		-		-
	Issued shares of KSOP			-		472,580		-		-
	Issued shares for conversion of promissory note			-		743,157		-		-
	BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015			1,975,250		40,641,332		8,334		-
	Preferred Stock
	The Company’s books reflected 2,000,000 shares of 10% Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock at December 31, 2013. During the second quarter of 2014, the Company settled multiple lawsuits related to the White Top and Blackwater acquisitions. As part of the settlement, the individuals who sold us those companies agreed to return 24,750 shares of Series C Preferred Stock that were originally transferred to the sellers as part of the purchase price consideration. The return of this stock resulted in a gain to the Company of $677 thousand, which is included in discontinued operations. As a result of the return of this stock, the Company currently reflects 1,975,250 shares of Series C Preferred shares on its books. The Company has authorized 2,000,000 shares of its 10% Series C Preferred Stock in its certificate of designation for such preferred stock.
	The Company has authorized a total of 10,000,000 shares for five classes of Preferred Stock, which includes an authorization limit of 2,000,000 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock. Series A Preferred Stock has been fully converted to Series C Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock has been fully converted to common stock, Series D and Series E Preferred Stock have not been issued as of March 31, 2015. The Series C Preferred Stock is redeemable solely at the Company’s option after June 30, 2015 at the stated value of $25.00 per share. The Series C Preferred Stock pays a dividend at 10% per annum. If it is ever redeemed, a deemed dividend of the variance between the stated value and the carrying value will be recognized upon redemption.
	Common Stock
	We have 90,000,000 authorized shares of common stock. We cannot pay any dividends on our common stock until all Series C cumulative preferred dividends have been satisfied.
	On August 11, 2014, GreenHunter Resources filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC. The registration statement became effective on October 24, 2014. The registration will allow for the Company to sell from time to time, in one or more offerings, any combination of its debt securities, guarantees of debt securities, common stock, preferred stock and warrants in an aggregate initial offering price of up to $150 million.
		●	In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company issued common stock under the new registration statement. The net cash proceeds received upon issuance of 284,046 shares of these securities was approximately $232 thousand through our ATM facility.
		●	In the first quarter of 2015, the Company issued common stock under the new registration statement. The net cash proceeds received upon issuance of 3,579,434 shares of these securities was approximately $1.9 million.
	Common Stock Warrants
	The following is a summary of warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
			Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Expected Life
	Outstanding - Beginning of Period			625,010	$	1.87		3.86
	Granted			1,166,667	$	0.81		2.83
	Exercised			-
	Expired			-	$	-
	Outstanding - End of Period			1,791,677	$	1.18		3.1
	Exercisable - End of Period			1,791,677	$	1.18		3.1
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company issued a total of 100,879 warrants, which expire five years from their issue dates, with an exercise price of $2.25 in connection with private debt placements.
	In the first quarter of 2015, the Company issues a total of 1,166,667 warrants, which expire in three years from their issue date, with an exercise price of $0.81 in connection with the sale of common stock in a private placement.

Note_8_Stockbased_Compensation

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	NOTE 8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Common Stock Options
	On January 27, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the granting of 120,000 options of the Company’s common stock to employees under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The options have a ten year life and an exercise price of $1.09 per share and vest in an equal amount over a three year period beginning one year from the date of grant.
	On April 25, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the granting of 2,600,000 options of the Company’s common stock to certain members of management under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The options have a ten year life and an exercise price of $0.98 per share. A total 180,000 of the options vest in equal amounts over a three year period beginning one year from the date of grant. A total 2,420,000 of the options vest based on performance metrics. We determined these performance options are expected to vest in approximately one year, and compensation expense will be recognized over the same period.
	On June 10, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the granting of 62,500 options of the Company’s common stock to employees under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The options have a ten year life and an exercise price of $1.21 per share and vest in an equal amount over a three year period beginning one year from the date of grant.
	On December 15, 2014, a total of 512,500 options previously canceled were re-issued.
	On December 23, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the granting of 905,000 options of the Company’s common stock to certain members of management under the 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The options have a ten year life and an exercise price of $0.60 per share. The options vest in equal amounts over a three year period beginning one year from the date of grant.
	The Company did not grant any options in the first quarter of 2015.
	We recorded share based compensation of approximately $222 thousand and $369 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to vesting of employee common stock options.
	As of March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, there were $892 thousand and $1.4 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested shares associated with stock options to be recognized over weighted-average periods of 1.55 and 2.07 years, respectively. We recognize compensation expense for our stock options on a straight-line basis over their vesting term. We are required to issue new shares of common stock upon the exercise of the stock options by such holder(s).
	The following is a summary of stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2015.
			Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price			Aggregate Intrinsic Value* ($000s)
	Outstanding - Beginning of Period			14,912,653			$	3.29		$	109
	Granted			-				-			-
	Exercised			-				-			-
	Cancelled			(471,484	)			1			14
	Outstanding - End of Period			14,441,169				3.37			77
	Exercisable - End of Period			12,086,486			$	3.82		$	-
	*	The Aggregate Intrinsic Value was calculated using the March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 closing stock price of $0.70 and $0.80, respectively.
	The following is a summary of stock options outstanding at March 31, 2015:
	Exercise Price					Number of Options Outstanding			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life			Number of Exercisable Options
	$0.60	-	$1.00				4,271,665			7.86			3,286,665
	$1.01	-	$1.20				1,085,000			8.21			411,666
	$1.21	-	$1.55				462,500			7.56			249,999
	$1.56	-	$1.75				2,490,845			7.66			2,006,997
	$1.76	-	$2.00				1,740,667			4.42			1,740,667
	$2.01	-	$10.00				3,490,332			2.16			3,490,332
	$10.01	-	$15.00				43,999			2.91			43,999
	$15.01	-	$18.00				36,667			2.89			36,667
	$18.01	-	$20.00				792,828			2.88			792,828
	$20.01	-	$22.75				26,666			3.13			26,666
							14,441,169						12,086,486
	Share Awards
	On April 25, 2014, our Board of Directors approved a common stock grant of 1,250,000 shares for Mr. Gary C. Evans, our Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer, as consideration for his past credit and financial support to the Company. The Board also approved stock-based bonuses of 445,000 shares to certain members of management. The shares were valued at $0.98 per share for a total grant of $1.7 million.
	On December 19, 2014, the shareholders approved a grant of 70,726 shares of common stock to the nonemployee members of the Board of Directors in lieu of receiving cash for their fees for the last quarter of 2013 and the first six months of 2014. These common shares vested immediately and were valued as of the grant dates. These shares were not issued as of December 31, 2014, but are included in weighted average basic shares outstanding as of December 31, 2014. The shares had a total value of $88 thousand based on the following:
		●	The 32,328 shares for the fourth quarter 2013 were valued at $1.16 per share for a total grant of $38 thousand.
		●	The 25,772 shares for the first quarter 2014 were valued at $0.97 per share for a total grant of $25 thousand.
		●	The 12,626 shares for the second quarter 2014 were valued at $1.98 per share for a total grant of $25 thousand.

Note_9_Commitments_and_Conting

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Officers’ Benefits
	On April 25, 2014, our Board of Directors approved certain officers of the Company to receive benefits pursuant to a change in control in accordance with their job descriptions and responsibilities to the Company, ranging from one year annual salary payment to three years annual salary payment.
	Leases
	The Company rents property, equipment and certain office equipment under operating leases. Lease expense under operating leases and rental contracts amounted to $264 thousand and $382 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	Lawsuits
	We operate in a highly regulated industry. We are subject to the regulatory authority of the SEC, the EPA and numerous other federal and state governmental agencies. From time to time, we may become involved in litigation relating to claims arising from our ordinary course of business. While we cannot predict the outcome of any proceedings with certainty, we do not believe that there are any claims or actions pending or threatened against us, the ultimate disposition of which we believe would have a material adverse effect on us or on our operations.
	ABB, Inc., Plaintiff v. GreenHunter Energy, Inc., Defendant, In the Superior Court of California, County of Imperial, Case No. ECU07002. ABB, Inc. was a subcontractor to Crown Engineering for the work done at our Mesquite Lake plant in Imperial County, California. GreenHunter Energy, Inc. had a construction contract directly with Crown Engineering only. On or about January 18, 2010, GreenHunter entered into a settlement agreement with Crown Engineering settling any disputes between the parties regarding the work done at our Mesquite Lake plant. Green Hunter performed all of its obligations under the settlement agreement. ABB is attempting to enforce payment of its claim, approximately $328 thousand, by asserting it is a third party beneficiary under our settlement agreement with Crown Engineering.
	A hearing was held in September 2013 solely on the issue of whether ABB was a third party beneficiary to the settlement agreement with Crown. The court ruled in favor of GreenHunter Energy, Inc. and decided that ABB was not a third party beneficiary. The Court has awarded the Company a portion of its attorney’s fees. ABB has filed its notice of appeal.
	Elisema R. Jones and Gregory Joseph Jones v. Blackwater Services and Damien Pacheco. 365thDistrict Court of Dimmitt County, Texas, Cause No. 11-12-11539-DCVAJA.Plaintiff brought suit against defendants for damages caused by an automobile accident with defendant Damien Pacheco, allegedly an employee of Blackwater. The claim is being handled by the insurance carrier and the Company estimates any damages will be covered by insurance.
	Jose Torres, et al. v. GreenHunter Resources, Inc., GreenHunter Water, LLC et al., in the 130thDistrict Court, Matagorda County, Texas, Cause No. 15-E-0036. Jose Torres, an employee of Hunter Hauling, LLC, a subsidiary of the defendants, was killed on December 17, 2013 while working inside a tanker truck on the Company’s location in Moulton, Texas. Plaintiff claims injuries and damages were caused by the negligence and gross negligence of the named defendants. Defendants have tendered the case to the insurance companies for coverage. The Company is in the process of answering the lawsuit.
	Edward Bujnoch et al v. Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation, et al; In the 113th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas Cause No. 2012-71172. Plaintiff has sued Blackwater Services, LLC for wrongful death due to a car accident. Plaintiff alleges Defendant’s truck spilled drilling fluid on the highway causing Plaintiff’s car to lose control. Evidence indicates that Blackwater truck was not the truck carrying the spilled drilling fluid. In addition, the Plaintiffs were driving while intoxicated. Defendants have tendered the case to the insurance companies for coverage. The Company has answered the lawsuit and is currently conducting an investigation into this matter.
	Hunt Guillot and Associates v. GreenHunter Hydrocarbons, LLC, et al., in the Court of Common Pleas of Alleghaney, PA, Case No. GD15-821. Plaintiff sued Defendants for breach of contract regarding the payment of engineering and construction management services related to the engineering, drawings and proposed construction of a condensate splitter plant and associated pipeline. Defendants have responded to the lawsuit and have begun discovery in this matter.
	Quality Lease Rental Service LLC v. GreenHunter Water, LLC. In the 23rdJudicial District in the District Court of Wharton County, Texas, Cause No. 48051 .Plaintiff brought suit against defendant for damages for failure to pay for certain equipment services. The Company is in the process of answering the lawsuit.
	Heckmann Water Resources v. GreenHunter Water, in the District Court of Tarrant County, Cause No. 067-277554-15. Plaintiff brought suit against defendant for services rendered in South Texas. The claim is for $18,645. The Company is in the process of answering the lawsuit.
	Permian Tank & Manufacturing Inc. v. GreenHunter Water, in the District Court of Tarrant County, Cause No. 048-276276-15. Plaintiff brought suit against defendant for good sold in Oklahoma and Texas. The claim is for $67,342. The Company is in the process of answering the lawsuit.
	White Top and Blackwater Lawsuits. During the second quarter of 2014, we settled multiple lawsuits related to the White Top and Blackwater acquisitions. These lawsuits included a lawsuit filed by the Company against the sellers seeking injunctive relief to force the defendants to turn over certain assets in their possession, as well as for breach of equity purchase agreements, statutory fraud and common fraud. A certain bank sued the Company demanding payment of $1.0 million plus accrued interest for promissory notes owed to the bank by White Top and Blackwater. As part of the settlement agreement, the bank agreed to unconditionally release the Company from any further liability to the bank, and the Company agreed to make a $50 thousand payment to the bank. The settlement agreement also required the sellers to return 32,750 Series C Preferrred Stock given to them as part of the original purchase price. Settlement of these lawsuits resulted in a gain of approximately $1.9 million, which is included in discontinued operations on the Statement of Operations. For additional information related to these gains, see Note 7 – Notes Payable and Note 8 – Stockholders’ Equity in this Form 10-Q.

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Note 10 - Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, we earned revenue for the respective services from the following companies, which are either wholly-owned or significantly owned and controlled subsidiaries of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation, an entity for which Gary C. Evans, our Chairman, is an officer and significant shareholder.
		●	Alpha Hunter Drilling, Inc. for contract services and environmental services
		●	Eureka Hunter Pipeline, LLC for water disposal and transportation services
		●	Shale Hunter, LLC for water storage tank rental, water disposal and transportation services
		●	Triad Hunter, LLC for water storage tank and equipment rental, water disposal and transportation services, environmental services, and MAG Tank™ purchase or rental
		●	Virco, Inc. for water disposal and transportation services
	Accounts receivable for these entities totaled $1.0 million and $769 thousand at March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, respectively.
	The Company had an accounts receivable from Pilatus Hunter, a company owned by Mr. Evans, totaling $101 thousand at March 31, 2015 for pilot expenses.
	We paid for air travel services from a company owned by Mr. Evans of $0 and $19 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
	On February 17, 2012, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GreenHunter Water, closed on the acquisition of 100% of the equity ownership interest of Hunter Disposal, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation. In connection with the sale, Triad Hunter, LLC, entered into agreements with Hunter Disposal, and GreenHunter Water, for wastewater hauling and disposal capacity in the states of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia and a five-year tank rental agreement with GreenHunter Water. On December 22, 2014, Triad Hunter entered into an amendment of the agreement dated February 17, 2012 with GreenHunter Water that allowed Triad Hunter to secure long-term water disposal at reduced rates through December 31, 2019. On December 29, 2014, Triad Hunter made a prepayment of $1.0 million towards services to be provided under the amendment. GreenHunter Water will provide a 50% credit for all services until the prepayment amount is utilized in full, which is anticipated to occur in 2015. As of March 31, 2015, there remained a credit of $154 thousand associated with the prepayment.
	The Company has a credit facility with its Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer under which the Company can borrow up to $2.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company borrowed $1.5 million under a promissory note related to this credit facility. In 2014, the Company paid our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer net $1.4 million on the loan. There was an outstanding balance of $130 thousand as of December 31, 2014. The remaining principal and interest were repaid by the Company during the first quarter of 2015, leaving $2.0 million available under this facility. Should the Company borrow any available amounts, they will carry an interest rate of 13% per annum. The letter of financial support associated with this note has been extended through June 30, 2016. In association with this loan, the Company issued 107,142 warrants with an exercise price of $0.01 to the Company’s Chairman. The warrants expire five years from the date of issue.
	Total related party payables were $84 thousand and $80 thousand at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Note 11 - Segment Data	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 11. SEGMENT DATA
	We currently have one reportable segment: Water Management. However, we previously had two reportable segments: Water Management and Biomass. We sold the Company’s remaining Biomass plant on March 16, 2015. We initially classified the Biomass assets as held for sale as of March 31, 2014.
	The total assets for the Company’s one reporting segment are the total assets less the assets held for sale on the balance sheet. The capital expenditures for the single segment are noted on the cash flow statement.
	See Note 3 – Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale for more information.

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Note 12 - Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]	NOTE 12. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	Certain of the Company’s 100% owned subsidiaries, including GreenHunter Water, LLC, GreenHunter Environmental Solutions, LLC, GreenHunter Hydrocarbons, LLC, GreenHunter Pipeline, LLC, Hunter Disposal, LLC, and Hunter Hauling, LLC (collectively, “Guarantor Subsidiaries”), have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the obligations of the Company under any debt securities that it may issue under a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3, on a joint and several basis.
	Condensed consolidated guarantor financial information for GreenHunter Resources Corporation, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the other subsidiaries of the Company (the “Non Guarantor Subsidiaries”) as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, was as follows:
	GreenHunter Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		As of March 31, 2015
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	833,653		$	4,272,565		$	652,242		$	-		$	5,758,460
	Intercompany accounts receivable		22,125,664			(30,726	)		(22,094,938	)		-			-
	Property and equipment		2,029,554			20,371,077			2,292,373			(54,991	)		24,638,013
	Investment in subsidiaries		(7,298,462	)		(3,384,670	)		29,935,381			(19,252,249	)		-
	Other assets		50,000			10,936			-			-			60,936
	Total Assets	$	17,740,409		$	21,239,182		$	10,785,058		$	(19,307,240	)	$	30,457,409
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	26,926,195		$	8,134,935		$	(21,299,188	)	$	-		$	13,761,942
	Intercompany accounts payable		(22,125,664	)		30,726			22,094,938			-			-
	Long-term liabilities		2,688,423			3,167,892			587,697			-			6,444,012
	Stockholders' equity		10,251,455			9,905,629			9,401,611			(19,307,240	)		10,251,455
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	17,740,409		$	21,239,182		$	10,785,058		$	(19,307,240	)	$	30,457,409
		As of December 31, 2014
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	982,029		$	5,845,243		$	506,153		$	-		$	7,333,425
	Intercompany accounts receivable		22,879,067			35,106			(22,914,173	)		-			-
	Property and equipment		2,051,636			20,121,388			4,466,618			460,637			27,100,279
	Investment in subsidiaries		(7,401,968	)		(2,562,993	)		29,732,837			(19,767,876	)		-
	Other assets		8,217			10,936			-			-			19,153
	Total Assets	$	18,518,981		$	23,449,680		$	11,791,435		$	(19,307,239	)	$	34,452,857
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	28,588,224		$	10,161,391		$	(21,195,187	)	$	-		$	17,554,428
	Intercompany accounts payable		(22,879,067	)		(35,106	)		22,914,173			-			-
	Long-term liabilities		2,859,545			3,417,763			670,842			-			6,948,150
	Stockholders' equity		9,950,279			9,905,632			9,401,607			(19,307,239	)		9,950,279
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	18,518,981		$	23,449,680		$	11,791,435		$	(19,307,239	)	$	34,452,857
	GreenHunter Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	Revenues	$	-		$	6,809,482		$	-		$	(1,662,363	)	$	5,147,119
	Expenses		1,564,441			6,592,476			21,575			(1,662,363	)		6,516,129
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries		(1,564,441	)		217,006			(21,575	)		-			(1,369,010	)
	Equity in net income of subsidiaries		103,507			(217,006	)		113,499			-			-
	Loss from continuing operations before tax		(1,460,934	)		-			91,924			-			(1,369,010	)
	Income tax expense		-			-			-			-			-
	Loss from continuing operations		(1,460,934	)		-			91,924			-			(1,369,010	)
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		-			-			(91,924	)		-			(91,924	)
	Net loss		(1,460,934	)		-			-			-			(1,460,934	)
	Dividends on preferred stock		(1,234,532	)		-			-			-			(1,234,532	)
	Net loss to common stockholders	$	(2,695,466	)	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	(2,695,466	)
		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	Revenues	$	-		$	11,176,533		$	-		$	(2,697,996	)	$	8,478,537
	Expenses		2,089,802			10,328,235			16,972			(2,697,972	)		9,737,037
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries		(2,089,802	)		848,298			(16,972	)		(24	)		(1,258,500	)
	Equity in net income of subsidiaries		701,608			(848,298	)		146,666			24			-
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax		(1,388,194	)		-			129,694			-			(1,258,500	)
	Income tax expense		-			-			-			-			-
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(1,388,194	)		-			129,694			-			(1,258,500	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		-			-			(129,694	)		-			(129,694	)
	Net loss		(1,388,194	)		-			-			-			(1,388,194	)
	Dividends on preferred stock		(1,249,999	)		-			-			-			(1,249,999	)
	Net loss to common stockholders	$	(2,638,193	)	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	(2,638,193	)
	GreenHunter Resources, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
Cash flow from operating activities	$	(115,437	)	$	1,974,570		$	(1,471,030	)	$	(515,635	)	$	(127,198	)
Cash flow from investing activities		(334	)		(1,123,591	)		1,522,574			-			398,649
Cash flow from financing activities		227,293			(422,182	)		(51,544	)		-			(246,433	)
CHANGE IN CASH		111,856			428,797			-			(515,635	)		25,018
CASH, beginning of period		341,654			54,625			-			-			396,279
CASH, end of period	$	453,510		$	483,422		$	-		$	(515,635	)	$	421,297
	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
Cash flow from operating activities	$	2,008,139		$	1,046,488		$	(1,782,779	)	$	-		$	1,271,848
Cash flow from investing activities		(122,000	)		(530,259	)		1,844,033			-			1,191,774
Cash flow from financing activities		(506,969	)		(463,075	)		(66,147	)		-			(1,036,191	)
CHANGE IN CASH		1,379,170			53,154			(4,893	)		-			1,427,431
CASH, beginning of period		1,480,942			(223,183	)		45,098			-			1,302,857
CASH, end of period	$	2,860,112		$	(170,029	)	$	40,205		$	-		$	2,730,288

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Note 13 - Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On April 14, 2015, as compensation for Mr. Evans' continuing to provide credit support to the Company in the amount of $2.0 million through June 30, 2016, the Board authorized Mr. Evans to receive a restricted stock grant in the amount of 1,000,000 shares, subject to shareholder approval.
	On April 15, 2015, the Company entered into a senior secured financing agreement with private lenders to borrow up to $16.0 million to finance capital projects planned for 2015. The initial tranche of loan proceeds was in the principal amount of $13.0 million, with an additional tranche of up to $3.0 million of principal available at the request of the borrower and subject to certain conditions. These notes have a three year maturity and bear interest at an annual rate of 9%. The principal balance amortizes at 1/60th of the original principal amount per month plus accrued but unpaid interest with the balance due at maturity. The agreement provides for an equity kicker via royalty payments to the lender of $0.10 per barrel for all of the Company’s disposal facilities subject to certain limitations and a fixed expiration date. See Note 6 for further discussion of the terms and debt covenant requirements of this agreement.

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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Management Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. These estimates are based on information available at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the following:
		•		the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired,
		•		allowance for doubtful accounts receivable,
		•		asset retirement obligations,
		•		fair value of stock-based compensation,
		•		contingent liabilities, and
		•		the assessment of assets for impairment.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Reclassifications
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. In the current year, certain insurance costs that were previously accounted for as selling, general, and administrative costs were instead accounted for as cost of goods and services provided. Similar costs in the prior year have been re-classed in a consistent manner for presentation purposes.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and cash equivalents include securities with maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase. At times, we have cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenues in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 605 (ASC 605 “Revenue Recognition”) and Staff Accounting Bulletin No 104, and accordingly all of the following criteria must be met for revenues to be recognized: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The majority of the Company’s revenue results from contracts with direct customers and revenues are generated upon performance of contracted services. The Company derives the majority of its revenue from water resource management as it relates to the oil and gas industry, including transportation and disposal of fresh and salt water by Company-owned trucks and/or third-party trucks to customer sites for use in drilling and hydraulic fracturing activities and from customer sites to remove and dispose of backflow and produced water originating from oil and gas wells. Revenues are also generated through fees charged for use of the Company’s disposal wells and from the rental of tanks and other equipment. Transportation and disposal rates are generally based on a fixed fee per barrel of disposal water or, in certain circumstances, transportation is based on an hourly rate. Rates for other services are based on negotiated rates with the Company’s customers and revenue is recognized when the services have been performed. Excise and other taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are not included in revenue.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounts Receivable
	Accounts receivable consists of water disposal, transportation, storage and other revenue from rental of our water storage tanks. We review accounts receivable periodically and reduce the carrying amount with a valuation allowance that reflects our best estimate of the amount that may not be collectible. The Company does not charge interest on past due balances of accounts receivable.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories
	Inventory consists of MAG Tank™ panels and is stated at the lower of cost or market. We impair the carrying value of our inventory for discontinued, obsolete, excess and damaged inventory. This impairment is equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and its estimated market value based upon assumptions of future demand, targeted inventory turn rates, management strategy and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management or management strategy changes, additional inventory impairments may be required and, in the event of a major change in strategy or downturn in market conditions, such impairments could be significant. We had no impairment charges for inventory for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the following useful lives:
			(in years)
	Transportation equipment			5 to 7
	Furniture, fixtures & other			5 to 7
	Water disposal, handling and storage equipment			7 to 20
	Land improvements			15
	Buildings			30
	Water disposal and handling facilities			7 to 20
	Material expenditures which increase the life of an asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated remaining useful life of the asset. The cost of equipment sold, or otherwise disposed of, and the related accumulated depreciation or amortization is removed from the accounts, and any gains or losses are reflected in current operations.
	Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, are evaluated for impairment when certain triggering events of changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable over their estimated remaining useful life.
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Deferred Financing Costs
	Costs incurred in connection with issuing debt are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the debt instrument using the interest method.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impairment of Asset Value
	We periodically evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful life of long-term assets or whether the remaining balance of long-term assets should be evaluated for possible impairment. We compare the estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful lives of the applicable assets to the assets’ carrying values in measuring their recoverability. When the future cash flows are not sufficient to recover an asset’s carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the asset’s fair value and its carrying value. We recorded $1.1 million for impairment for our Oklahoma disposal wells in the second half of 2014, which are classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2015.
Maintenance Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Repairs and Maintenance
	We charge the cost of repairs and maintenance, including the cost of replacing minor items not constituting substantial betterment, to cost of goods and services expenses as these costs are incurred.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company accounts for share-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 718 (ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”) which requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchases related to employee stock purchase plans, on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service periods. We estimate the fair value of each share-based award using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for service and performance based awards. Certain of our grants have performance-based vesting terms. We amortize the fair value of these awards over their estimated vesting terms which are based on both the probability and estimated timing of the achievement of these performance goals. See Note 9 for additional information on our stock-based compensation.
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Asset Retirement Obligation
	The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations based on the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification 410 (ASC 410 “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations”) which addresses accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. ASC 410 requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset’s retirement obligation be recorded in the period in which it is incurred and the corresponding cost capitalized by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. The liability is accreted to its then present value each period, and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related asset.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income Taxes
	We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. We measure and record income tax contingency accruals in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes.
	We recognize liabilities for uncertain income tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires us to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than fifty percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as we must determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We reevaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis or when new information becomes available to management. These reevaluations are based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, successfully settled issues under audit, expirations due to statutes, and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement could result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an increase to the tax accrual.
	We classify interest related to income tax liabilities as income tax expense, and if applicable, penalties are recognized as a component of income tax expense. The income tax liabilities and accrued interest and penalties that are anticipated to be due within one year of the balance sheet date are presented as current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The standards also establish a framework for measuring fair value and a valuation hierarchy based upon the transparency of inputs used in the valuation of an asset or liability. Classification within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation hierarchy contains three levels:
		•		Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
		•		Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs or significant value drivers are observable
		•		Level 3 — Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable
	The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Based on borrowing rates which management believes would currently be available to the Company for similar issues of debt, taking into account the current credit risk of the Company and other market factors, the carrying value of the Company’s debt obligations approximate their fair value based on a Level 3 fair value measurement. The Company had no assets or liabilities that are being re-measured at fair value at either March 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income or Loss Per Common Share
	Basic income or loss per common share is net income or loss applicable to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income or loss per common share is calculated in the same manner, but also considers the impact to net income or loss and common shares outstanding for the potential dilution from stock options, warrants, convertible debentures, preferred stock, and convertible promissory notes.
	Shares of our common stock underlying the following securities were not included in dilutive weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, as their effects would have been anti-dilutive.
			March 31,
			2015		2014
	Stock options			14,441,169		12,182,855
	Warrants			1,791,677		625,010
	Convertible debentures			138,358		90,882
	Convertible promissory notes			495,000		660,000
	Total			16,866,204		13,558,747
	Our Series C Preferred Stock is only convertible to common stock at the shareholders election upon a change in control of the Company. The potential dilutive effect of Series C Preferred Stock based on the closing price as of March 31, 2015 would be 70,544,643 common shares.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2015-01, Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. This guidance eliminates the requirement to consider whether an underlying event or transaction is extraordinary, and if so, to separately present the item in the income statement net of tax, after income from continuing operations. Items that are either unusual in nature or infrequently occurring will continue to be reported as a separate component of income from continuing operations. Alternatively, these amounts may still be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. The same requirement has been expanded to include items that are both unusual and infrequent, i.e., they should be separately presented as a component of income from continuing operations or disclosed in the footnotes. The requirements of this update are effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Imputation of Interest: Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this update. This amendment is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and financial statement disclosures.

Note_1_Principles_of_Consolida1

Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Useful Life [Table Text Block]		(in years)
	Transportation equipment		5 to 7
	Furniture, fixtures & other		5 to 7
	Water disposal, handling and storage equipment		7 to 20
	Land improvements		15
	Buildings		30
	Water disposal and handling facilities		7 to 20
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]		March 31,
		2015		2014
	Stock options		14,441,169		12,182,855
	Warrants		1,791,677		625,010
	Convertible debentures		138,358		90,882
	Convertible promissory notes		495,000		660,000
	Total		16,866,204		13,558,747

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations1

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]		For the Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Revenue from discontinued operations	$	-		$	419,350
	Gain loss on sale of assets		20,619			319,630
	Net loss from discontinued operations before taxes		(91,924	)		(129,694	)
	Income tax expense		-			-
	Loss from discontinued operations		(91,924	)		(129,694	)

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Land and improvements	$	1,603,799		$	1,603,799
	Buildings		2,517,869			2,517,869
	Water facilities and other property and equipment
	Water disposal and handling facilities		12,971,030			12,929,428
	Property and equipment not yet in service		4,038,224			4,156,530
	Transportation equipment		7,848,806			7,847,948
	Other equipment		2,804,497			2,255,672
	Furniture, fixtures and other		709,283			697,442
	Total facilities and other property and equipment		28,371,840			27,887,020
	Total property and equipment		32,493,508			32,008,688
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(8,698,224	)		(7,908,411	)
	Net property and equipment	$	23,795,284		$	24,100,277

Note_5_Asset_Retirement_Obliga1

Note 5 - Asset Retirement Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]		2015
	Asset retirement obligation at beginning of period	$	(1,193,566	)
	Liabilities incurred on new wells		-
	Liabilities relieved on retirement of wells		-
	Accretion expense		(31,519	)
	Asset retirement obligation at end of period		(1,225,085	)
	Less: current portion (1)		(100,100	)
	Non-current portion of asset retirement obligation (2)	$	(1,124,985	)

Note_6_Notes_Payable_Tables

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Notes payable for insurance premiums due in monthly installments through	$	86,853		$	272,776
	various dates ending September, 2015, 6.73% fixed rate
	9% Series B Senior Secured Redeemable Debentures due on various dates ranging from September 30, 2013 to February 28, 2014, continues in default		90,000			90,000
	Note payable collateralized by building due in monthly installments with a balloon payment at November 30, 2017, 5.7% fixed rate(1)		1,234,784			1,257,629
	Notes payable collateralized by equipment due in montly installments from		2,507,276			2,905,137
	December 9, 2014 to August 25, 2018, various rates from 4.25% to 15.05% (2)
	Note payable collateralized by real estate due in monthly installments though December 28, 2032, 4.25% variable rate		1,036,361			1,046,192
	10% convertible promissory note to a related party due in quarterly installments commencing May 17, 2013 due February 17, 2017, 10% fixed rate		1,237,500			1,237,500
	Note payable collateralized by real estate due in monthly installments, maturing September 1, 2026, 6% variable rate		40,292			40,932
	Note payable assumed in acquisition collateralized by equipment due in monthly installments, maturing January 20, 2013 to November 2, 2017, rates ranging from		70,041			82,601
	4.99% to 12.93%
	Note payable assumed in acquisition collateralized by equipment due in monthly capital lease installments, maturing September 14, 2014 to January 11, 2017, rates ranging from 11.23% to 12.08%		389,616			427,959
	Note payable collateralized by property and equipment due in monthly installments, maturing September 13, 2023, 3.25% variable rate		956,525			980,848
	Promissory note to related party interest and principal due March 31, 2015, 13% fixed rate		-			130,001
	Notes payable for MAG TankTM financing in 2013, including $200 thousand to related parties, with interest due on the first of each month,and amortizing over the last six months of the notes, maturing on various dates from November 14, 2015 to December 19, 2015, 15% fixed rate		1,110,000			1,510,000
	Notes payable for MAG TankTM financing in 2014 with interest due on the first of each month and amortizing over the last six months of the loans, maturing on February 28, 2016 and March 14, 2016, 15% fixed rate		984,999			1,128,024
			9,744,247			11,109,599
	Less: current portion		(4,425,221	)		(5,254,915	)
	Total long-term debt	$	5,319,026		$	5,854,684
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	2015	$	3,231,678
	2016		2,685,635
	2017		2,038,463
	2018		312,024
	2019		162,159
	Thereafter		1,314,288
		$	9,744,247

Note_7_Stockholders_Equity_Tab

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Changes in Shares of Our Outstanding Common Stock Preferred Stock and Warrants [Table Text Block]		Preferred Stock		Common Stock		Treasury Stock		KSOP
	BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014		1,975,250		35,846,161		8,334		-
	Issued shares of common stock in public offering		-		3,579,434		-		-
	Issued shares of KSOP		-		472,580		-		-
	Issued shares for conversion of promissory note		-		743,157		-		-
	BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015		1,975,250		40,641,332		8,334		-
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Warrant Activity [Table Text Block]		Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Expected Life
	Outstanding - Beginning of Period		625,010	$	1.87		3.86
	Granted		1,166,667	$	0.81		2.83
	Exercised		-
	Expired		-	$	-
	Outstanding - End of Period		1,791,677	$	1.18		3.1
	Exercisable - End of Period		1,791,677	$	1.18		3.1

Note_8_Stockbased_Compensation1

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]			Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price			Aggregate Intrinsic Value* ($000s)
	Outstanding - Beginning of Period			14,912,653			$	3.29		$	109
	Granted			-				-			-
	Exercised			-				-			-
	Cancelled			(471,484	)			1			14
	Outstanding - End of Period			14,441,169				3.37			77
	Exercisable - End of Period			12,086,486			$	3.82		$	-
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	Exercise Price					Number of Options Outstanding			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life			Number of Exercisable Options
	$0.60	-	$1.00				4,271,665			7.86			3,286,665
	$1.01	-	$1.20				1,085,000			8.21			411,666
	$1.21	-	$1.55				462,500			7.56			249,999
	$1.56	-	$1.75				2,490,845			7.66			2,006,997
	$1.76	-	$2.00				1,740,667			4.42			1,740,667
	$2.01	-	$10.00				3,490,332			2.16			3,490,332
	$10.01	-	$15.00				43,999			2.91			43,999
	$15.01	-	$18.00				36,667			2.89			36,667
	$18.01	-	$20.00				792,828			2.88			792,828
	$20.01	-	$22.75				26,666			3.13			26,666
							14,441,169						12,086,486

Note_12_Condensed_Consolidated1

Note 12 - Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]		As of March 31, 2015
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	833,653		$	4,272,565		$	652,242		$	-		$	5,758,460
	Intercompany accounts receivable		22,125,664			(30,726	)		(22,094,938	)		-			-
	Property and equipment		2,029,554			20,371,077			2,292,373			(54,991	)		24,638,013
	Investment in subsidiaries		(7,298,462	)		(3,384,670	)		29,935,381			(19,252,249	)		-
	Other assets		50,000			10,936			-			-			60,936
	Total Assets	$	17,740,409		$	21,239,182		$	10,785,058		$	(19,307,240	)	$	30,457,409
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	26,926,195		$	8,134,935		$	(21,299,188	)	$	-		$	13,761,942
	Intercompany accounts payable		(22,125,664	)		30,726			22,094,938			-			-
	Long-term liabilities		2,688,423			3,167,892			587,697			-			6,444,012
	Stockholders' equity		10,251,455			9,905,629			9,401,611			(19,307,240	)		10,251,455
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	17,740,409		$	21,239,182		$	10,785,058		$	(19,307,240	)	$	30,457,409
		As of December 31, 2014
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	982,029		$	5,845,243		$	506,153		$	-		$	7,333,425
	Intercompany accounts receivable		22,879,067			35,106			(22,914,173	)		-			-
	Property and equipment		2,051,636			20,121,388			4,466,618			460,637			27,100,279
	Investment in subsidiaries		(7,401,968	)		(2,562,993	)		29,732,837			(19,767,876	)		-
	Other assets		8,217			10,936			-			-			19,153
	Total Assets	$	18,518,981		$	23,449,680		$	11,791,435		$	(19,307,239	)	$	34,452,857
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	28,588,224		$	10,161,391		$	(21,195,187	)	$	-		$	17,554,428
	Intercompany accounts payable		(22,879,067	)		(35,106	)		22,914,173			-			-
	Long-term liabilities		2,859,545			3,417,763			670,842			-			6,948,150
	Stockholders' equity		9,950,279			9,905,632			9,401,607			(19,307,239	)		9,950,279
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	18,518,981		$	23,449,680		$	11,791,435		$	(19,307,239	)	$	34,452,857
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	Revenues	$	-		$	6,809,482		$	-		$	(1,662,363	)	$	5,147,119
	Expenses		1,564,441			6,592,476			21,575			(1,662,363	)		6,516,129
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries		(1,564,441	)		217,006			(21,575	)		-			(1,369,010	)
	Equity in net income of subsidiaries		103,507			(217,006	)		113,499			-			-
	Loss from continuing operations before tax		(1,460,934	)		-			91,924			-			(1,369,010	)
	Income tax expense		-			-			-			-			-
	Loss from continuing operations		(1,460,934	)		-			91,924			-			(1,369,010	)
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		-			-			(91,924	)		-			(91,924	)
	Net loss		(1,460,934	)		-			-			-			(1,460,934	)
	Dividends on preferred stock		(1,234,532	)		-			-			-			(1,234,532	)
	Net loss to common stockholders	$	(2,695,466	)	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	(2,695,466	)
		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	Revenues	$	-		$	11,176,533		$	-		$	(2,697,996	)	$	8,478,537
	Expenses		2,089,802			10,328,235			16,972			(2,697,972	)		9,737,037
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries		(2,089,802	)		848,298			(16,972	)		(24	)		(1,258,500	)
	Equity in net income of subsidiaries		701,608			(848,298	)		146,666			24			-
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax		(1,388,194	)		-			129,694			-			(1,258,500	)
	Income tax expense		-			-			-			-			-
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		(1,388,194	)		-			129,694			-			(1,258,500	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		-			-			(129,694	)		-			(129,694	)
	Net loss		(1,388,194	)		-			-			-			(1,388,194	)
	Dividends on preferred stock		(1,249,999	)		-			-			-			(1,249,999	)
	Net loss to common stockholders	$	(2,638,193	)	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	(2,638,193	)
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	Cash flow from operating activities	$	(115,437	)	$	1,974,570		$	(1,471,030	)	$	(515,635	)	$	(127,198	)
	Cash flow from investing activities		(334	)		(1,123,591	)		1,522,574			-			398,649
	Cash flow from financing activities		227,293			(422,182	)		(51,544	)		-			(246,433	)
	CHANGE IN CASH		111,856			428,797			-			(515,635	)		25,018
	CASH, beginning of period		341,654			54,625			-			-			396,279
	CASH, end of period	$	453,510		$	483,422		$	-		$	(515,635	)	$	421,297
		For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		GreenHunter Resources, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			GreenHunter Resources, Inc. Consolidated
	Cash flow from operating activities	$	2,008,139		$	1,046,488		$	(1,782,779	)	$	-		$	1,271,848
	Cash flow from investing activities		(122,000	)		(530,259	)		1,844,033			-			1,191,774
	Cash flow from financing activities		(506,969	)		(463,075	)		(66,147	)		-			(1,036,191	)
	CHANGE IN CASH		1,379,170			53,154			(4,893	)		-			1,427,431
	CASH, beginning of period		1,480,942			(223,183	)		45,098			-			1,302,857
	CASH, end of period	$	2,860,112		$	(170,029	)	$	40,205		$	-		$	2,730,288

Note_1_Principles_of_Consolida2

Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Notes Payable		$1,193,642
Repayments of Notes Payable	872,327	979,834
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	1,100,000
Period of Payment of Anticipated Accrued Interest and Penalties	1 year
Fair Value, Net Asset (Liability)	0			0
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Notes Payable			13,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			16,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items]
Repayments of Notes Payable			$2,100,000
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock (in Shares)	70,544,643

Note_1_Principles_of_Consolida3

Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	5 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	7 years
Furniture Fixtures and Other Plant Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	5 years
Furniture Fixtures and Other Plant Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	7 years
Water Disposal Handling and Storage Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	7 years
Water Disposal Handling and Storage Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	20 years
Land Improvements [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	15 years
Building [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	30 years
Water Disposal and Handling Facilities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	7 years
Water Disposal and Handling Facilities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment	20 years

Note_1_Principles_of_Consolida4

Note 1 - Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Anti-dilutive Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	16,866,204	13,558,747
Equity Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	14,441,169	12,182,855
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	1,791,677	625,010
Convertible Debentures [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	138,358	90,882
Convertible Promissory Notes [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	495,000	660,000

Note_2_Liquidity_Details

Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 11, 2014	Aug. 11, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Notes Payable					$1,193,642
Working Capital Deficit			8,000,000
Maximum Aggregate Offering Price	150,000,000	150,000,000
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock			1,900,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares)			3,579,434	284,046
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						16,000,000
Proceeds from Notes Payable						13,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity						3,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Vehicles Purchased						10
Private Placement [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares)			3,333,334
ATM [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares)			246,100
Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			2,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity			2,000,000
Long-term Line of Credit				130,000			130,000	130,000	1,500,000
Payments for Loans							1,400,000
Oklahoma [Member]
Note 2 - Liquidity (Details) [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of								$1,100,000

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations2

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 19, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Monthly [Member] | Biomass Project [Member] | ML Energy Park, LLC [Member]
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Non-Refundable Payment Received				$50,000
Biomass Project [Member] | ML Energy Park, LLC [Member]
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Non Refundable Fees Related to Purchase of Property	25,000
Sale Agreement Price				2,000,000
Earnest Money Deposits				50,000
Biomass Project [Member]
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Salvage Value					2,000,000
South Texas and Oklahoma [Member]
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Geographical Areas		2
Oklahoma [Member]
Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Water Disposal Wells		3
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of			$1,100,000

Note_3_Discontinued_Operations3

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale (Details) - Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenue from discontinued operations		$419,350
Gain loss on sale of assets	66,969	263,402
Net loss from discontinued operations before taxes	-91,924	-129,694
Loss from discontinued operations	-91,924	-129,694
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain loss on sale of assets	$20,619	$319,630

Note_4_Property_and_Equipment_1

Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details) - Property and Equipment (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and improvements	$1,603,799	$1,603,799
Buildings	2,517,869	2,517,869
Water facilities and other property and equipment
Total facilities and other property and equipment	28,371,840	27,887,020
Total property and equipment	32,493,508	32,008,688
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-8,698,224	-7,908,411
Net property and equipment	23,795,284	24,100,277
Water Disposal and Handling Facilities [Member]
Water facilities and other property and equipment
Plant, equipment, and other	12,971,030	12,929,428
Fixed Assets not yet in Service [Member]
Water facilities and other property and equipment
Plant, equipment, and other	4,038,224	4,156,530
Transportation Equipment [Member]
Water facilities and other property and equipment
Plant, equipment, and other	7,848,806	7,847,948
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Water facilities and other property and equipment
Plant, equipment, and other	2,804,497	2,255,672
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Water facilities and other property and equipment
Plant, equipment, and other	$709,283	$697,442

Note_5_Asset_Retirement_Obliga2

Note 5 - Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Note 5 - Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) [Line Items]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current	($100,100)	[1]
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent	960,811		933,891
Assets Held for Sale [Member]
Note 5 - Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) [Line Items]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Current	100,000
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent	$164,000
[1]	The total current portion of asset retirement obligation of $100 thousand at March 31, 2015 is associated with assets held for sale.

Note_5_Asset_Retirement_Obliga3

Note 5 - Asset Retirement Obligations (Details) - Summary of Company's Asset Retirement Obligation Transactions (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Summary of Company's Asset Retirement Obligation Transactions [Abstract]
Asset retirement obligation at beginning of period	($1,193,566)
Accretion expense	-31,519
Asset retirement obligation at end of period	-1,225,085
Less: current portion (1)	-100,100	[1]
Non-current portion of asset retirement obligation (2)	($1,124,985)	[2]
[1]	The total current portion of asset retirement obligation of $100 thousand at March 31, 2015 is associated with assets held for sale.
[2]	The non-current portion of asset retirement obligation at March 15, 2015 includes $164 thousand associated with assets held for sale.

Note_6_Notes_Payable_Details

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 23, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	17-May-13	Feb. 17, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Notes Payable			$1,193,642
Common Stock Warrants Issued (in Shares)		1,166,667	100,879
undefined (in Dollars per share)		$0.81	$2.25
Class of warrant or right expiration period		3 years	5 years
Repayments of Notes Payable		872,327	979,834
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount	200,000
Notes Payable		9,744,247
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in Shares)		40,641,332			35,846,161
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued (in Shares)	322,580
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				16,000,000
Proceeds from Notes Payable				13,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity				3,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Repayments of Notes Payable				2,100,000
By June 30, 2015 [Member] | Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Maximum Debt to Income Ratio		4
By June 30, 2016 [Member] | Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Maximum Debt to Income Ratio		2
Minimum Book Value to Debt		1.5
Minimum Income to Fixed Charges		1.2
By September 30, 2015 [Member] | Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Minimum Income to Fixed Charges		1
Common Stock Purchase Warrants [Member] | Officer [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in Shares)						17,776
Common Stock Purchase Warrants [Member] | Unsecured Term Notes Private Placement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Class of warrant or right expiration period			5 years
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount			42,000
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		2,000,000
Long-term Line of Credit					130,000	1,500,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit					1,400,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		2,000,000			130,000
Interest Expense, Related Party		3,000	49,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate		13.00%
Officer [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Stock and Warrants Issued During Period, Value, Preferred Stock and Warrants						200,000
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization		2,000	8,000
Triad Hunter [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		13.00%
Interest Expense, Related Party		31,000	43,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate								10.00%
Notes Payable, Related Parties								2,200,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment							137,500
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price (in Dollars per share)		$2.50
White Top and Blackwater [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt									50,000
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt									1,200,000
Financial Institution 1 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio		1.3
Financial Institution 2 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratio		1
Third Parties [Member] | Unsecured Term Notes Private Placement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						15.00%
Unsecured Term Notes Private Placement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		1,100,000	1,100,000			1,500,000
Debt Instrument, Term		1 year	1 year			1 year
Common Stock Warrants Issued (in Shares)			100,879			134,211
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in Shares)			1			1
undefined (in Dollars per share)			$2.25			$2.25
Class of warrant or right expiration period						5 years
Debt Discount Related to Warrants Issued						66,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		15.00%	15.00%
Repayments of Notes Payable		50,000
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount		350,000
Notes Payable		1,100,000
Unsecured Term Notes Private Placement 2 [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		985,000
Debt Instrument, Term		1 year
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		15.00%
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount		150,000
Notes Payable		$985,000
Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Covenants for Financing Agreement		3

Note_6_Notes_Payable_Details_L

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Long-term Debt (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$9,744,247
	9,744,247		11,109,599
Less: current portion	-4,425,221		-5,254,915
Total long-term debt	5,319,026		5,854,684
Notes Payable For Insurance Premiums Due Monthly Through September 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	86,853		272,776
Nine Percent Series B Senior Secured Redeemable Debentures Due September 30, 2013 to February 28, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
9% Series B Senior Secured Redeemable Debentures due on various dates ranging from September 30, 2013 to February 28, 2014, continues in default	90,000		90,000
Note Payable Collateralized by Building with a Balloon Payment November 30, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	1,234,784	[1]	1,257,629	[1]
Notes Payable Collateralized by Equipment Due December 9, 2014 to August 25, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	2,507,276	[2]	2,905,137	[2]
Note Payable Collateralized by Real Estate Due December 28, 2032 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	1,036,361		1,046,192
Ten Percent Convertible Promissory Note to a Related Party Due May 17, 2013 Due February 17, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Related party interest, fixed rate	1,237,500		1,237,500
Note Payable Collateralized by Real Estate Due September 1, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	40,292		40,932
Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due January 20, 2013 to November 2, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	70,041		82,601
Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due September 14, 2014 to January 11, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	389,616		427,959
Note Payable Collateralized by Property and Equipment Due September 13, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	956,525		980,848
Promissory Note To Related Party Due March 31, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Related party interest, fixed rate			130,001
Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due November 14, 2014 to December 19, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	1,110,000		1,510,000
Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due February 28, 2015 and March 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$984,999		$1,128,024
[1]	Note includes debt covenants for which we were not in compliance at December 31, 2014. The lender waived the default provisions related to our non-compliance for 2014 and as of the next measurement period, December 31, 2015.
[2]	Includes notes that contained debt covenants for which we were in compliance with the debt covenants at December 31, 2014 and expect to be in compliance going forward.

Note_6_Notes_Payable_Details_L1

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Long-term Debt (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Note Payable Collateralized by Real Estate Due September 1, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Note payable, variable rate maximum	6.00%		6.00%
Date Range Start [Member] | Nine Percent Series B Senior Secured Redeemable Debentures Due September 30, 2013 to February 28, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	30-Sep-13		30-Sep-13
Date Range Start [Member] | Notes Payable Collateralized by Equipment Due December 9, 2014 to August 25, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	9-Dec-14	[1]	9-Dec-14	[1]
Date Range Start [Member] | Ten Percent Convertible Promissory Note to a Related Party Due May 17, 2013 Due February 17, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	17-May-13		17-May-13
Date Range Start [Member] | Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due January 20, 2013 to November 2, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	20-Jan-13		20-Jan-13
Date Range Start [Member] | Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due September 14, 2014 to January 11, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	14-Sep-14		14-Sep-14
Date Range Start [Member] | Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due November 14, 2014 to December 19, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	14-Nov-14		14-Nov-14
Date Range Start [Member] | Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due February 28, 2015 and March 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	28-Feb-15		28-Feb-15
Date Range End [Member] | Nine Percent Series B Senior Secured Redeemable Debentures Due September 30, 2013 to February 28, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	28-Feb-14		28-Feb-14
Date Range End [Member] | Notes Payable Collateralized by Equipment Due December 9, 2014 to August 25, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	25-Aug-18	[1]	25-Aug-18	[1]
Date Range End [Member] | Ten Percent Convertible Promissory Note to a Related Party Due May 17, 2013 Due February 17, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	17-Feb-17		17-Feb-17
Date Range End [Member] | Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due January 20, 2013 to November 2, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	2-Nov-17		2-Nov-17
Date Range End [Member] | Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due September 14, 2014 to January 11, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	11-Jan-17		11-Jan-17
Date Range End [Member] | Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due November 14, 2014 to December 19, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	19-Dec-14		19-Dec-14
Date Range End [Member] | Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due February 28, 2015 and March 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	14-Mar-15		14-Mar-15
Notes Payable For Insurance Premiums Due Monthly Through September 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, fixed rate	6.73%		6.73%
Nine Percent Series B Senior Secured Redeemable Debentures Due September 30, 2013 to February 28, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, fixed rate	9.00%		9.00%
Note Payable Collateralized by Building with a Balloon Payment November 30, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, fixed rate	5.70%	[2]	5.70%	[2]
Notes payable, maturity date	30-Nov-17	[2]	30-Nov-17	[2]
Notes Payable Collateralized by Equipment Due December 9, 2014 to August 25, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Note payable, variable rate minimum	4.25%	[1]	4.25%	[1]
Note payable, variable rate maximum	15.05%	[1]	15.05%	[1]
Note Payable Collateralized by Real Estate Due December 28, 2032 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	28-Dec-32		28-Dec-32
Note payable, variable rate maximum	4.25%		4.25%
Ten Percent Convertible Promissory Note to a Related Party Due May 17, 2013 Due February 17, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, fixed rate	10.00%		10.00%
Note Payable Collateralized by Real Estate Due September 1, 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	1-Sep-26		1-Sep-26
Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due January 20, 2013 to November 2, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Note payable, variable rate minimum	4.99%		4.99%
Note payable, variable rate maximum	12.93%		12.93%
Note Payable Assumed in Acquisition Collateralized by Equipment Due September 14, 2014 to January 11, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Note payable, variable rate minimum	11.23%		11.23%
Note payable, variable rate maximum	12.08%		12.08%
Note Payable Collateralized by Property and Equipment Due September 13, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, maturity date	13-Sep-23		13-Sep-23
Note payable, variable rate maximum	3.25%		3.25%
Promissory Note To Related Party Due March 31, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, fixed rate	13.00%		13.00%
Notes payable, maturity date	31-Mar-15		31-Mar-15
Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due November 14, 2014 to December 19, 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, fixed rate	15.00%		15.00%
Notes payable to related parties	200,000		200,000
Notes Payable for Mag Tank Financing Due February 28, 2015 and March 14, 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable, fixed rate	15.00%		15.00%
[1]	Includes notes that contained debt covenants for which we were in compliance with the debt covenants at December 31, 2014 and expect to be in compliance going forward.
[2]	Note includes debt covenants for which we were not in compliance at December 31, 2014. The lender waived the default provisions related to our non-compliance for 2014 and as of the next measurement period, December 31, 2015.

Note_6_Notes_Payable_Details_A

Note 6 - Notes Payable (Details) - Approximate Annual Maturities of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
Approximate Annual Maturities of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
2015	$3,231,678
2016	2,685,635
2017	2,038,463
2018	312,024
2019	162,159
Thereafter	1,314,288
	$9,744,247

Note_7_Stockholders_Equity_Det

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Aug. 11, 2014	Aug. 11, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Returned from Settlement of Lawsuits (in Dollars)					$677,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized			10,000,000
Number of Classes of Preferred Stock			5
Common Stock, Shares Authorized			90,000,000	90,000,000
Maximum Aggregate Offering Price (in Dollars)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues			3,579,434	284,046
Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering (in Dollars)			$1,900,000	$232,000
Common Stock Warrants Issued			1,166,667			100,879
Class of warrant or right expiration period			3 years			5 years
undefined (in Dollars per share)			$0.81			$2.25
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized and Unissued					1,975,250		2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage			10.00%				10.00%
Preferred Stock Received from Settlement of Lawsuit					24,750
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized			2,000,000	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Redemption Price Per Share (in Dollars per share)			$25

Note_7_Stockholders_Equity_Det1

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Changes in Shares of Our Outstanding Preferred Stock, Common Stock, and Treasury Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Changes in Shares of Our Outstanding Preferred Stock, Common Stock, and Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Issued shares of common stock in public offering	3,579,434	284,046
Preferred Stock [Member]
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Changes in Shares of Our Outstanding Preferred Stock, Common Stock, and Treasury Stock [Line Items]
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015	1,975,250	1,975,250
Common Stock [Member]
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Changes in Shares of Our Outstanding Preferred Stock, Common Stock, and Treasury Stock [Line Items]
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2014	35,846,161
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015	40,641,332
Issued shares of common stock in public offering	3,579,434
Issued shares of KSOP	472,580
Issued shares for conversion of promissory note	743,157
Treasury Stock [Member]
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Changes in Shares of Our Outstanding Preferred Stock, Common Stock, and Treasury Stock [Line Items]
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 2015	8,334	8,334

Note_7_Stockholders_Equity_Det2

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Summary of Warrant Activity (Warrant [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Summary of Warrant Activity [Line Items]
Exercisable - End of Period	1,791,677
Exercisable - End of Period (in Dollars per share)	$1.18
Exercisable - End of Period	3 years 36 days
Granted	1,166,667
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$0.81
Granted	2 years 302 days
Exercised	0
Beginning of the Year [Member]
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Summary of Warrant Activity [Line Items]
Shares, Outstanding	625,010
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in Dollars per share)	$1.87
Weighted Average Expected Life, Outstanding	3 years 313 days
Weighted Average Expected Life, Outstanding	3 years 313 days
End of the Year [Member]
Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Summary of Warrant Activity [Line Items]
Weighted Average Expected Life, Outstanding	3 years 36 days
Shares, Outstanding	1,791,677
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding (in Dollars per share)	$1.18
Weighted Average Expected Life, Outstanding	3 years 36 days

Note_8_Stockbased_Compensation2

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Dec. 15, 2014

Dec. 19, 2014

Mar. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 23, 2014

Jun. 10, 2014

Jan. 27, 2014

Apr. 25, 2014

Apr. 25, 2014

Dec. 19, 2014

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Cancelled and Re-issued (in Shares)

512,500

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

1 year 200 days

2 years 25 days

Share Price (in Dollars per share)

$0.70

$0.80

$1.98

$0.97

$1.16

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares)

3,579,434

284,046

Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues (in Dollars)

$1,910,426

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures (in Shares)

12,626

25,772

32,328

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures (in Dollars)

88,000

25,000

25,000

38,000

Employee Stock Option [Member] | 2013 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Employees [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

905,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period

10 years

10 years

10 years

Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

$0.60

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

3 years

3 years

3 years

Period Between Grant Date and Vesting Period Start Date

1 year

1 year

1 year

Employee Stock Option [Member] | 2013 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Management [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period

10 years

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

3 years

Period Between Grant Date and Vesting Period Start Date

1 year

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Vesting Number (in Shares)

180,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Performance Metrics, Vesting Number (in Shares)

2,420,000

Employee Stock Option [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars)

222,000

369,000

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options (in Dollars)

892,000

1,400,000

2013 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Employees [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

62,500

120,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

1.21

1.09

2013 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Management [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

2,600,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)

0.98

Management [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares)

445,000

Board of Directors Chairman [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares)

1,250,000

Chairman and Management [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Share Price (in Dollars per share)

0.98

0.98

Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues (in Dollars)

1,700,000

Board of Directors [Member]

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures (in Shares)

70,726

Note_8_Stockbased_Compensation3

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Option Activity (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Stock Option Activity [Abstract]
Outstanding - Beginning of Period (in Shares)	14,912,653
Outstanding - Beginning of Period (in Dollars per share)	$3.29
Outstanding - Beginning of Period	$109	[1]
Outstanding - End of Period (in Shares)	14,441,169
Outstanding - End of Period (in Dollars per share)	$3.37
Outstanding - End of Period	77	[1]
Exercisable - End of Period (in Shares)	12,086,486
Exercisable - End of Period (in Dollars per share)	$3.82
Exercisable - End of Period		[1]
Granted		[1]
Exercised		[1]
Cancelled (in Shares)	-471,484
Cancelled (in Dollars per share)	$1
Cancelled	$14	[1]
[1]	The Aggregate Intrinsic Value was calculated using the March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 closing stock price of $0.70 and $0.80, respectively.

Note_8_Stockbased_Compensation4

Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Options outstanding	14,441,169	14,912,653
Options exercisable	12,086,486
Exercise Price Range 1 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$0.60
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$1
Options outstanding	4,271,665
Weighted average remaining contractual life	7 years 313 days
Options exercisable	3,286,665
Exercise Price Range 2 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$1.01
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$1.20
Options outstanding	1,085,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life	8 years 76 days
Options exercisable	411,666
Exercise Price Range 3 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$1.21
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$1.55
Options outstanding	462,500
Weighted average remaining contractual life	7 years 204 days
Options exercisable	249,999
Exercise Price Range 4 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$1.56
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$1.75
Options outstanding	2,490,845
Weighted average remaining contractual life	7 years 240 days
Options exercisable	2,006,997
Exercise Price Range 5 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$1.76
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$2
Options outstanding	1,740,667
Weighted average remaining contractual life	4 years 153 days
Options exercisable	1,740,667
Exercise Price Range 6 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$2.01
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$10
Options outstanding	3,490,332
Weighted average remaining contractual life	2 years 58 days
Options exercisable	3,490,332
Exercise Price Range 7 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$10.01
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$15
Options outstanding	43,999
Weighted average remaining contractual life	2 years 332 days
Options exercisable	43,999
Exercise Price Range 8 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$15.01
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$18
Options outstanding	36,667
Weighted average remaining contractual life	2 years 324 days
Options exercisable	36,667
Exercise Price Range 9 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$18.01
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$20
Options outstanding	792,828
Weighted average remaining contractual life	2 years 321 days
Options exercisable	792,828
Exercise Price Range 10 [Member]
Note 8 - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - Stock Options Outstanding [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower limit (in Dollars per share)	$20.01
Exercise price range, upper limit (in Dollars per share)	$22.75
Options outstanding	26,666
Weighted average remaining contractual life	3 years 47 days
Options exercisable	26,666

Note_9_Commitments_and_Conting1

Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals	$264,000	$382,000
ABB, Inc. [Member]
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Amount of Regulatory Assistance Received	328,000
Heckmann Water Resources [Member]
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	18,645
Permian Tank and Manufacturing Incorporated [Member]
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	67,342
Lawsuits Related to White Top and Blackwater Acquisitions [Member]
Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value			1,000,000
Litigation Settlement, Amount			50,000
Preferred Stock Received from Settlement of Lawsuit (in Shares)			32,750
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement			$1,900,000

Note_10_Related_Party_Transact1

Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 29, 2014	Feb. 17, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties	$1,000,000	$769,000
Common Stock Warrants Issued (in Shares)	1,166,667	100,879
Accounts Payable, Related Parties	84,000	80,000
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	2,000,000
Pilatus Hunter [Member]
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties	101,000
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Air Travel Expenses Related Parties	0	19,000
Triad Hunter [Member]
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Prepayment for Services to be Provided			1,000,000
Percentage of Credit by GreenHunter until Prepayment is Utilized			50.00%
Deferred Revenue, Current	154,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate				10.00%
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	2,000,000
Long-term Line of Credit					130,000	1,500,000
Repayments of Lines of Credit					1,400,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$2,000,000				$130,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate	13.00%
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details) [Line Items]
Common Stock Warrants Issued (in Shares)						107,142
Common Stock Issued In Exercise Of Warrants Expired Per Share (in Dollars per share)						$0.01
Cancellation Date Of Warrants Issued						5 years

Note_11_Segment_Data_Details

Note 11 - Segment Data (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments	1	2

Note_12_Condensed_Consolidated2

Note 12 - Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Details) - Audited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Current assets	$5,758,460	$7,333,425
Property and equipment	24,638,013	27,100,279
Other assets	60,936	19,153
Total Assets	30,457,409	34,452,857
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities	13,761,942	17,554,428
Long-term liabilities	6,444,012	6,948,150
Shareholders' equity	10,251,455	9,950,279
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	30,457,409	34,452,857
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Property and equipment	-54,991	460,637
Investment in subsidiaries	-19,252,249	-19,767,876
Total Assets	-19,307,240	-19,307,239
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Shareholders' equity	-19,307,240	-19,307,239
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	-19,307,240	-19,307,239
Parent Company [Member]
ASSETS
Current assets	833,653	982,029
Intercompany accounts receivable	22,125,664	22,879,067
Property and equipment	2,029,554	2,051,636
Investment in subsidiaries	-7,298,462	-7,401,968
Other assets	50,000	8,217
Total Assets	17,740,409	18,518,981
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities	26,926,195	28,588,224
Intercompany accounts payable	-22,125,664	-22,879,067
Long-term liabilities	2,688,423	2,859,545
Shareholders' equity	10,251,455	9,950,279
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	17,740,409	18,518,981
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Current assets	4,272,565	5,845,243
Intercompany accounts receivable	-30,726	35,106
Property and equipment	20,371,077	20,121,388
Investment in subsidiaries	-3,384,670	-2,562,993
Other assets	10,936	10,936
Total Assets	21,239,182	23,449,680
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities	8,134,935	10,161,391
Intercompany accounts payable	30,726	-35,106
Long-term liabilities	3,167,892	3,417,763
Shareholders' equity	9,905,629	9,905,632
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	21,239,182	23,449,680
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Current assets	652,242	506,153
Intercompany accounts receivable	-22,094,938	-22,914,173
Property and equipment	2,292,373	4,466,618
Investment in subsidiaries	29,935,381	29,732,837
Total Assets	10,785,058	11,791,435
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities	-21,299,188	-21,195,187
Intercompany accounts payable	22,094,938	22,914,173
Long-term liabilities	587,697	670,842
Shareholders' equity	9,401,611	9,401,607
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$10,785,058	$11,791,435

Note_12_Condensed_Consolidated3

Note 12 - Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Details) - Audited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	$5,147,119	$8,478,537
Expenses	6,516,129	9,737,037
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries	-1,369,010	-1,258,500
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax	-1,369,010	-1,258,500
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-1,369,010	-1,258,500
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	-91,924	-129,694
Net income (loss)	-1,460,934	-1,388,194
Dividends on preferred stock	-1,234,532	-1,249,999
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	-2,695,466	-2,638,193
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	-1,662,363	-2,697,996
Expenses	-1,662,363	-2,697,972
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries		-24
Equity in net income of subsidiaries		24
Income tax expense		0
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Expenses	1,564,441	2,089,802
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries	-1,564,441	-2,089,802
Equity in net income of subsidiaries	103,507	701,608
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax	-1,460,934	-1,388,194
Income (loss) from continuing operations	-1,460,934	-1,388,194
Net income (loss)	-1,460,934	-1,388,194
Dividends on preferred stock	-1,234,532	-1,249,999
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	-2,695,466	-2,638,193
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	6,809,482	11,176,533
Expenses	6,592,476	10,328,235
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries	217,006	848,298
Equity in net income of subsidiaries	-217,006	-848,298
Income tax expense		0
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Expenses	21,575	16,972
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in net income of subsidiaries	-21,575	-16,972
Equity in net income of subsidiaries	113,499	146,666
Income (loss) from continuing operations before tax	91,924	129,694
Income tax expense		0
Income (loss) from continuing operations	91,924	129,694
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	($91,924)	($129,694)

Note_12_Condensed_Consolidated4

Note 12 - Condensed Consolidated Guarantor Financial Statements (Details) - Audited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flow from operating activities	($127,198)	$1,271,848
Cash flow from investing activities	398,649	1,191,774
Cash flow from financing activities	-246,433	-1,036,191
CHANGE IN CASH	25,018	1,427,431
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	396,279	1,302,857
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	421,297	2,730,288
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flow from operating activities	-515,635
CHANGE IN CASH	-515,635
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	-515,635
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flow from operating activities	-115,437	2,008,139
Cash flow from investing activities	-334	-122,000
Cash flow from financing activities	227,293	-506,969
CHANGE IN CASH	111,856	1,379,170
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	341,654	1,480,942
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	453,510	2,860,112
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flow from operating activities	1,974,570	1,046,488
Cash flow from investing activities	-1,123,591	-530,259
Cash flow from financing activities	-422,182	-463,075
CHANGE IN CASH	428,797	53,154
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	54,625	-223,183
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	483,422	-170,029
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash flow from operating activities	-1,471,030	-1,782,779
Cash flow from investing activities	1,522,574	1,844,033
Cash flow from financing activities	-51,544	-66,147
CHANGE IN CASH		-4,893
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		45,098
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period		$40,205

Note_13_Subsequent_Events_Deta

Note 13 - Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 15, 2015	Apr. 15, 2015	Apr. 14, 2015
Note 13 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Notes Payable	$1,193,642
Subsequent Event [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Chairman and Interim CEO [Member]
Note 13 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Value Of Shares To Be Authorized				2,000,000
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement by Sharebased Payment Award, Number of Shares to be Authorized (in Shares)				1,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Secured First Lien Loans [Member]
Note 13 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		16,000,000	16,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term		3 years
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		9.00%	9.00%
Royalty Payments to Lender (in Dollars per Barrel (of Oil))		0.1
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Secured Financing Agreement [Member]
Note 13 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Proceeds from Notes Payable			13,000,000
Additional Tranche of Loan Proceeds			$3,000,000