INTRODUCTION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies) |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2023 | |
| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Basis of Presentation | The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include CorEnergy accounts and the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which CorEnergy is the primary beneficiary. The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") set forth in the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), as published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), and with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") instructions to Form 10-Q, and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. There were no adjustments that, in the opinion of management, were not of a normal and recurring nature. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation, and the Company's net earnings have been reduced by the portion of net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests, when applicable. Prior reporting period amounts have been recast to conform with the current period presentation. |
| Basis of Consolidation | In preparing the unaudited consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements | RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In June of 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-13 "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" ("ASU 2016-13"), which introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. The new model, referred to as the current expected credit losses model ("CECL model"), applies to financial assets subject to credit losses and measured at amortized cost, as well as certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. Consistent with the guidance for smaller reporting companies, the Company has adopted this standard as of January 1, 2023. |
| Trade receivables | Trade receivables - Accounts receivable from the transportation and distribution of crude oil and natural gas are generally settled with counterparties within 60 days of the service month. The Company has a high historical rate of collectability of greater than 99% of total revenue and, as such, has adopted an impairment model based on an evaluation of its aging schedule. |
| Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
Cash and Cash Equivalents — The carrying value of cash, amounts due from banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements approximates fair value.
Financing Notes Receivable — The carrying value of financing notes receivable approximates fair value. The Company uses the discounted cash flow method to estimate expected credit losses and also reviews other factors that may affect the collectability of the balance, including timeliness of required payments, past due status and discussions with obligors. There are no past due payments associated with the loan. Estimates of realizable value are determined based on unobservable inputs, including estimates of future cash flow generation and value of collateral underlying the notes.
Inventory — Inventory primarily consists of crude oil earned as in-kind PLA payments and is valued using an average costing method at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Secured Credit Facilities — The fair value of the Company's long-term variable-rate debt under its secured credit facilities approximates carrying value.
Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes — The fair value of the 5.875% Convertible Notes is estimated using quoted market prices from either active (Level 1) or generally active (Level 2) markets.
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