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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

   
 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023.

   

Transition Report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act

   
 

For the Transition Period from          to          

 

Commission File Number: 000-55586

 

 

Truleum, Inc.

 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

Colorado

90-1020566

 
 

(State of other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

 

 

14143 Denver West Parkway, Suite 100,

Golden, CO 80401

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's Phone: 800-819-0604

 

Alpha Energy, Inc.

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large, accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer                    

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company   

   

Emerging Growth Company 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

None

   

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No ☒

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as of November 15, 2023, was 21,742,178.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

     
 

PART I  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation

13

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

14

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

14

     
 

PART II  OTHER INFORMATION

 
     

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

14

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

15

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

15

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

15

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

15

Item 5.

Other Information

15

Item 6.

Exhibits

16

 

2

 

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

Page(s)

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

4

   

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

5

   

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (unaudited)

6

   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

7

   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

8

 

3

 
 

 

Truleum, Inc.

(Formerly Alpha Energy, Inc.)

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

   

September 30, 2023

   

December 31, 2022

 
                 

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 10,263     $ 95,362  

Joint interest billing receivable

    7,940       31,492  

Prepaid assets and other current assets

    93,198       81,690  

Total current assets

    111,401       208,544  
                 

Noncurrent assets:

               

Property and equipment, net

    78,094       88,020  

Oil and gas property, unproved, full cost

    1,798,433       1,460,674  

Total noncurrent assets

    1,876,527       1,548,694  
                 

Total assets

  $ 1,987,928     $ 1,757,238  
                 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit

               
                 

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $ 1,013,424     $ 334,657  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses - related parties

    60,000       328,375  

Advances - related party

    130,381       -  

Interest payable - related parties

    86,865       22,183  

Convertible credit line payable - related party

    490,330       -  

Convertible note payable

    1,210,000       1,210,000  

Total current liabilities

    2,991,000       1,895,215  
                 

Senior secured convertible notes payable, related party, net of discount of $42,266 and $120,231, respectively

    1,277,693       1,199,729  

Asset retirement obligation

    3,672       918  

Total liabilities

    4,272,365       3,095,862  
                 

Commitments and contingencies

           
                 

Stockholders' deficit:

               

Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized:

               

Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized and 0 shares issued and outstanding

    -       -  

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 65,000,000 shares authorized and 21,742,178 and 21,653,326 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

    21,742       21,653  
                 

Additional paid-in capital

    6,346,001       5,731,830  

Accumulated deficit

    (8,652,180

)

    (7,092,107

)

Total stockholders' deficit

    (2,284,437

)

    (1,338,624

)

                 

Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit

  $ 1,987,928     $ 1,757,238  

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

4

 
 

 

Truleum, Inc.

(Formerly Alpha Energy, Inc.)

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three months ended

    Nine months ended  
   

September 30, 2023

   

September 30, 2022

   

September 30, 2023

   

September 30, 2022

 
                                 

Oil and gas sales

  $ 22,217     $ 138,900     $ 129,473     $ 144,139  
                                 

Lease operating expenses

    84,219       229,099       333,178       278,533  

Gross loss

    (62,002 )     (90,199 )     (203,705 )     (134,394 )
                                 

Operating expenses:

                               

Professional services

    130,700       100,775       422,710       310,468  

Board of director fees

    150,000       36,000       222,000       120,000  

General and administrative

    141,983       215,859       550,589       580,453  

Total operating expenses

    422,683       352,634       1,195,299       1,010,921  

Loss from operations

    (484,685 )     (442,833 )     (1,399,004 )     (1,145,315 )
                                 

Other income (expense):

                               

Other income

    -       -       1,655       -  

Interest expense

    (60,369 )     (56,871 )     (162,724 )     (137,273 )

Gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities

    -       66,186       -       78,397  

Total other income (expense)

    (60,369 )     9,315       (161,069 )     (58,876 )
                                 

Net loss

  $ (545,054 )   $ (433,518 )   $ (1,560,073 )   $ (1,204,191 )
                                 

Loss per share:

                               

Basic

  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.06 )

Diluted

  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.06 )
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    21,736,178       19,900,856       21,705,800       19,184,342  

Diluted

    21,736,178       20,303,176       21,705,800       19,586,662  

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

5

 

 

 

Truleum, Inc.

(Formerly Alpha Energy, Inc.)

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Unaudited)

 

   

Common Stock

   

Additional

   

Accumulated

   

Total Stockholders'

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Paid-in Capital

   

Deficit

   

Deficit

 
                                         

Balance, December 31, 2022

    21,653,326     $ 21,653     $ 5,731,830     $ (7,092,107 )   $ (1,338,624 )

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       62,000       -       62,000  

Net loss

    -       -       -       (459,822 )     (459,822 )

Balance, March 31, 2023

    21,653,326       21,653       5,793,830       (7,551,929 )     (1,736,446 )

Shares issued for the settlement of accounts payable, related party

    70,852       71       354,189       -       354,260  

Stock-based compensation

    12,000       12       41,988       -       42,000  

Net loss

    -       -       -       (555,197 )     (555,197 )

Balance, June 30, 2023

    21,736,178       21,736       6,190,007       (8,107,126 )     (1,895,383 )

Stock-based compensation

    6,000       6       155,994       -       156,000  

Net loss

    -       -       -       (545,054 )     (545,054 )

Balance, September 30, 2023

    21,742,178     $ 21,742     $ 6,346,001     $ (8,652,180 )   $ (2,284,437 )
                                         
                                         
                                         

Balance, December 31, 2021

    18,824,106     $ 18,824     $ 2,739,634     $ (5,371,918 )   $ (2,613,460 )

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       63,000       -       63,000  

Net loss

    -       -       -       (376,138 )     (376,138 )

Balance, March 31, 2022

    18,824,106       18,824       2,802,634       (5,748,056 )     (2,926,598 )

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       51,000       -       51,000  

Net loss

    -       -       -       (394,535 )     (394,535 )

Balance, June 30, 2022

    18,824,106       18,824       2,853,634       (6,142,591 )     (3,270,133 )

Stock issued for cash

    2,504,500       2,504       2,501,996       -       2,504,500  

Stock-based compensation

    283,720       284       123,436       -       123,720  

Net loss

    -       -       -       (433,518 )     (433,518 )

Balance, September 30, 2022

    21,612,326     $ 21,612     $ 5,479,066     $ (6,576,109 )   $ (1,075,431 )

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

6

 
 

 

Truleum, Inc.

(Formerly Alpha Energy, Inc.)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Unaudited)

 

   

September 30, 2023

    September 30, 2022  
                 

Cash flows from operating activities:

               

Net loss

  $ (1,560,073 )   $ (1,204,191 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

               

Stock-based compensation

    260,000       237,720  

Depreciation expense

    20,000       922  

Amortization of debt discount

    77,964       67,368  

Asset retirement obligation expense

    2,754       -  

Gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities

    -       (78,397 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable

    -       (7,940 )

Joint interest billing receivable

    23,552       -  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    (11,508

)

    (51,250 )

Accounts payable

    678,767       (95,928 )

Accounts payable-related party

    85,885       (13,085 )

Interest payable

    64,682       22,427  

Net cash used in operating activities

    (357,977 )     (1,122,354 )
                 

Cash flows from investing activities:

               

Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment

    (10,074 )     (55,300 )

Acquisition of oil and gas property

    (337,759

)

    (1,165,212 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (347,833 )     (1,220,512 )
                 

Cash flows from financing activities:

               

Proceeds from convertible credit line, related party

    490,330       -  

Proceeds from advances, related parties

    130,381       120,236  

Repayment of advances, related parties

    -       (10,000 )

Repayment of convertible credit line payable - related party

    -       (30,000 )

Proceeds from senior secured convertible notes payable, related party

    -       500,000  

Proceeds from unexecuted subscription agreements

    -       2,504,500  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    620,711       3,084,736  
                 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    (85,099 )     741,870  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period

    95,362       217  
                 

Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period

  $ 10,263     $ 742,087  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid for interest

  $ 16,210     $ 23,596  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  
                 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

               
                 

Debt discount on senior secured convertible notes payable - related party

  $ -     $ 208,476  

Advances and other liabilities converted to senior secured convertible notes payable, related party

  $ -     $ 819,963  

Shares issued for the settlement of accounts payable, related party

  $ 354,260     $ -  

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Truleum, Inc.

(Formerly Alpha Energy, Inc.)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 which are included on the Form 10-K filed on April 17, 2023. In the opinion of management, all adjustments which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods shown have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 have been omitted.

 

On April 27, 2023, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change their name from Alpha Energy, Inc. to Truleum, Inc.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our 100% owned subsidiary, Alpha Energy Texas Operating, LLC. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management further acknowledges that it is solely responsible for adopting sound accounting practices, establishing and maintaining a system of internal accounting control and preventing and detecting fraud. The Company’s system of internal accounting control is designed to assure, among other items, that (1) recorded transactions are valid; (2) all valid transactions are recorded and (3) transactions are recorded in the period in a timely manner to produce financial statements which present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company for the respective periods being presented.

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per share

 

Net loss per share is provided in accordance with FASB ASC 260-10, “Earnings (Loss) per Share”. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive loss per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, there were 263,992 shares issuable from the senior secured convertible notes payable and 326,887 and 168,328 shares issuable from the convertible credit line payable which were considered for their dilutive effects but were determined to be anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net loss, respectively.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company applies fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements. The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which the Company would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as risks inherent in valuation techniques, transfer restrictions and credit risk. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

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Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3 – Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, notes payable and convertible notes approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain reclassifications may have been made to our prior year’s financial statements to conform to our current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on our previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet adopted, accounting standards, in order to determine their effects, if any, on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Based on that review, the Company believes that there are no recently issued accounting pronouncements that will have a significant effect on its financial statements.

 

 

NOTE 2 GOING CONCERN

 

The Company’s interim unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has minimal cash or other current assets and does not have an established ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and to allow it to continue as a going concern. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until it becomes profitable. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital, it could be forced to cease operations.

 

In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need, among other things, additional capital resources. Management’s plan is to obtain such resources for the Company by obtaining capital from management and significant shareholders sufficient to meet its minimal operating expenses and seeking equity and/or debt financing. However, management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans.

 

The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually secure other sources of financing and attain profitable operations. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

 

NOTE 3 OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES

 

On September 6, 2023, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) with NJW Oklahoma Acquisitions Company, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nash Oil, Gas, and Power, Inc. (“NJW”). Under the terms of the PSA, the Company will acquire leases and related assets to certain oil and gas wells located in Noble, Kay, Payne and Pawnee, Oklahoma as more fully described in the PSA (the “Ambassador Project”) in addition to the working interests therein. Under the PSA the Company is obligated to make a cash payment of $6,500,000 and payment of approximately $100,000 for bonds required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management.

 

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Oil and gas properties, unproved at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following:

 

   

Balance

   

Balance

 

Account

 

12/31/2022

   

9/30/2023

 

Leasehold Improvements - Chico Rica, LLC

  $ 40,000     $ 40,000  

Leasehold Improvements - Undeveloped

    62,596       62,596  

Lease Acquisition and Development Costs - Logan County

    1,358,078       1,695,837  

Total oil and gas properties, unproved

  $ 1,460,674     $ 1,798,433  

 

 

NOTE 4 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Advances from Related Party

 

The Company received advances from AEI Management, Inc., a Company owned by a significant shareholder, totaling $0 and $88,956 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are payable on demand. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company repaid $10,000 of the advances and converted $413,206 of advances to a senior secured convertible note due February 24, 2024.

 

The Company received advances from Jay Leaver, President of the Company, totaling $130,381 and $31,280 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and is payable on demand. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company converted $325,580 of advances to a senior secured convertible note due February 24, 2024.

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Related Parties

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was $60,000 and $328,375 of accounts payable related parties due to Leaverite Exploration, Inc. d/b/a Leaverite Consulting (“Leaverite Exploration”), a corporation wholly-owned by our President, Jay Leaver pursuant to a consulting agreement. On April 10, 2023, the Company issued 70,852 shares of common stock valued at $5.00 per share to settle outstanding consulting invoices in the amount of $354,260 owed to Jay Leaver, President.

 

Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable Related Party

 

On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a secured senior secured convertible note for the purchase and sale of convertible promissory notes (“Convertible Note”) in the principal amount of $5,000,000. The Senior Convertible Note is convertible at any time after the date of issuance into shares of the Company’s common stock at a fixed conversion price of $5.00 per share. Upon conversion of the convertible note into the Company’s common stock, the noteholder would be issued 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Interest on the Convertible Note shall be paid to the investors at a rate of 7.25% per annum, paid on a quarterly basis, and the maturity date of the Convertible Note is two years after the issuance date. The Convertible Note purports to be secured by certain oil and gas leases, lands, minerals and other properties of the Company, subject to prior liens and security interests. See Note 5 – Related Party Transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2022, $413,206 from a related party were exchanged for a Convertible Note. Due to the variable conversion price in the convertible credit line, this fixed senior secured convertible note is treated as derivatives due to the possibility of insufficient shares available at conversion to settle the notes. The day one derivative liability was $65,262, which was recorded as a discount on the senior secured convertible notes payable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company amortized $24,406 of the discount as interest expense. As of September 30, 2023, the unamortized discount was $13,231. The outstanding principal balance on the senior secured convertible notes payable as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to $413,206.

 

On February 25, 2022, Mr. Leaver assigned a $406,750 promissory note and advances of $500,000 to 20 Shekels, an affiliated Company. On the same day, the assigned promissory note and advance totaling $906,750 were transferred into a secured senior secured convertible note. The convertible note bears interest at 7.25% and matures on February 25, 2024. The note is convertible into shares of the Company at $5.00 per share. Due to the variable convertible credit line, this fixed senior secured convertible note is treated as derivatives due to the possibility of insufficient shares available at conversion to settle the notes. The day one derivative liability was $143,214, which was recorded as a discount on the senior secured convertible notes payable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company amortized $55,558 of the discount as interest expense. As of September 30, 2023, the unamortized discount was $29,035. The outstanding principal balance on the senior secured convertible notes payable as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to $906,754.

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the senior secured convertible notes payable balance, net of discount was $1,277,693 and $1,199,729 with accrued interest of $55,104 and $0, respectively.

 

Convertible Credit Line Related Party

 

On June 1, 2021, the Company entered into a new convertible credit line agreement to borrow up to $1,500,000 and matures on June 1, 2023. The outstanding balance accrues interest at a rate of 7% per annum and the outstanding balance is convertible to common stock of the Company at the lesser of the close price of the common stock as quoted on the OTCBB on the day interest is due and payable immediately preceding the conversion or $1.50. On February 11, 2023, the Company and AEI Acquisition Company, LLC. (“AEI”), the Company’s majority shareholder, entered into a First Amendment to Revolving Credit Note (the “Amendment”) which amended the convertible Revolving Credit Note dated June 1, 2021 and matures on December 31, 2023 in the maximum amount of $1,500,000 by and between the Company and AEI (the “Revolving Credit Line”). The Amendment amends the Revolving Credit Line to provide that any outstanding amount of principal and/or interest under the Revolving Credit Line may be converted into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock, $0.001 per share par value, at a fixed conversion price of $1.50 per share subject to adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, or other similar transactions that affect the rights of common stockholders generally. As of September 30, 2023, the Company has drawn $490,330 on the convertible note, with accrued interest of $9,578.

 

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NOTE 5 COMMON STOCK

 

The Company is authorized to issue 75,000,000 shares of its capital stock, consisting of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 65,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

The Company compensates each of its directors with 4,000 shares of common stock each month. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded stock compensation of $72,000 for the directors which was recorded in additional paid in capital.

 

On September 2, 2022, the Company entered into a six-month agreement with a consultant that includes the issuance of 60,000 common shares. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 60,000 common shares and recorded $40,000 of expense related to this agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded stock compensation of $20,000 for this agreement which was recorded in additional paid in capital.

 

On October 15, 2022, the Company entered into a one-year agreement with a consultant. Per the agreement, the Company will compensate the consultant $10,000 and issue 2,000 common shares per month. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded issued 18,000 shares of common stock related to this agreement.

 

On April 10, 2023, the Company issued 70,852 shares of common stock valued at $5.00 per share to settle outstanding consulting invoices owed to Jay Leaver, President.

 

On July 1, 2023, the Company has adopted a revised Board of Directors compensation plan providing for awards to be made under the Plan and intended to replace the current director compensation plan which had provided for monthly grants to non-employee directors of 4,000 shares of restricted Common Stock per month. Under the new plan, each director shall receive compensation for their service on the Board and receive reimbursements for certain expenses in accordance with the Company’s reimbursement policy. Until the Company’s Common Stock is listed on a national securities exchange, each non-employee director shall receive options to purchase shares of Common Stock valued at $150,000 by the Black-Scholes pricing model on an annual basis, payable quarterly, with an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last business day of the quarter.

 

Stock Options

 

The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

 

   

Number of Options

   

Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share

 
                 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

        $  

Granted

    76,848       2.01  

Exercised

           

Forfeited and expired

           

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

    76,848     $ 2.01  

 

On September 30, 2023, the Company granted 76,848 options to the Company’s board of directors. The options have a ten-year term and have an exercise price of $2.01 per share. The fair value of the options at issuance was $150,000. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes model with the following key assumptions ranging from: fair value stock price, $2.01, Exercise price, $2.01, Term 10 years, Volatility 182%, and Discount rate 4.61% and a dividend yield of 0%.

 

As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding stock options have a weighted average remaining term of 10 years and have no aggregate intrinsic value.

 

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NOTE 6 CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

On March 30, 2019, the Company executed a promissory note for $50,000 to ZQH (75%) and Pure (25%). The due date of the note is April 30, 2019 and has an interest rate of $50 per day. The note is for an escrow payment made directly to Premier Gas Company, LLC to hold the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated January 29, 2019. The note is secured by 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1 per share. On June 25, 2020, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) with Pure and ZQH to acquire oil and gas assets in Oklahoma (the “Rogers Project”) in consideration of a purchase price of $1,000,000. In connection with the purchase, the $50,000 note and accrued interest of $10,000 was added to the purchase price resulting in a total note payable balance of $1,060,000. During the year ended December 31, 2020, $10,750 of accrued interest which was previously outstanding was discharged and recorded as a gain on extinguishment of debt. The note payable of $1,060,000 was due to be paid on or before July 31, 2020 but remains outstanding to date. The balance of the note will increase by $50,000 per month thereafter up to a maximum amount of $200,000 through December 1, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $200,000 of default interest that was added to the principal and made payments of $100,000 for a total payable of $1,160,000. If the purchase price is not fully paid on or before December 1, 2020, ZQH and Pure have the option to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share and the note will also be subject to a monthly interest of 1%. The Company, Pure, and ZQH have entered into various Extension Agreements, the current one of which is dated March 28, 2021 (the “Extension Agreement”). The Extension Agreement prevents Pure and ZQH from taking stock rather than cash through June 1, 2021, in return for which Company makes a monthly interest payment to ZQH and Pure of $10,083, which represents 1% annual interest on the Purchase Price, compounded monthly. The Extension Agreement allows the Company to extend that period beyond June 1, 2021 under similar terms. No further Extension Agreement has been entered into to date. Per the extension agreement, ZQH and Pure have the option to convert all or part of the purchase price to the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share after June 1, 2021. The Company evaluated the conversion option and concluded a beneficial conversion feature and embedded derivative were not present at the date of conversion. As a result of the conversion option on June 1, 2021, the Company reclassified the note payable to convertible note payable.

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the convertible note payable balance was $1,210,000 with accrued interest of $22,183. The Company is in legal discussions with ZQH to relieve the loan as the properties in the purchase agreement were not held by title.

 

 

Note 7 – LITIGATION

 

On May 23, 2023 a complaint was filed against the Company in the Probate Court of Harris County, Texas by Ernest Berger, as Independent Executor of the Estate of John Lepin. The Complaint was filed pursuant to the Texas Estates Code Section 351.054 and alleges breach of an employment agreement with John Lepin who resigned from the Company in 2022, among other claims for unpaid compensation. The Complaint seeks payment of $39,247, issuance of 22, 250 shares of common stock, an indeterminate amount of royalty payments, and attorneys fees, costs and expenses, as well as interest and such other relief as the court may award. The answer was filed August 8, 2023. The company is disputing the litigation and believes at this point the result is undeterminable. As a result, no accrual has been made.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The discussion and analysis below includes certain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, as described in Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, that could cause our actual growth, results of operations, performance, financial position and business prospects and opportunities for this fiscal year and periods that follow to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our disclosure under the heading Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements below. 

 

General Business Development

 

The Company was formed on September 26, 2013 in the State of Colorado.

 

Business Strategy

 

Our strategy is to acquire and develop additional properties we can restart, rework, and/or recomplete through cash and/or equity transactions. Our strategy is to acquire and develop additional producing properties in the vicinity of the Cherokee Uplift similar to our existing Logan Project that we can restart, rework, recomplete, and which have proven un-drilled potential to produce oil and natural gas. In this manner, our strategy involves acquiring existing infrastructure from historic operations. Deployment of current modern technology to enhance recompletions and drilling in previously undeveloped or underdeveloped areas is part of our strategy to enhance the value of acquired properties.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2023, we had total current assets of $111,401 and total current liabilities of $2,991,000.

 

The Company had $357,977 of cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,122,354 used in operations during the same period in 2022. Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was mainly comprised of our $1,560,073 net loss during the period, adjusted by non-cash charges of $260,000 for stock-based compensation, amortization of debt discounts of $77,964, depreciation expense of $20,000 and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $841,378.  Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was mainly comprised of our $1,204,191 net loss during the period, adjusted by non-cash charges of $78,397 for gain on change in fair value of derivative liabilities, stock-based compensation of $237,720, amortization of debt discounts of $67,368 and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $145,776. 

 

The Company used cash of $347,833 for investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 which primarily consisted of the acquisition of oil and gas property. The Company used cash of $1,220,512 for investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 which consisted of $1,165,212 for the acquisition of oil and gas property and cash paid for purchase of equipment of $55,300. 

 

The Company had cash flows provided by financing activities of $620,711 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which consisted of $490,330 proceeds from convertible credit line from related and $130,381of advances from related party. The Company generated cash of $3,084,736 from financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 which consisted of $120,236 in proceeds from advances, related party, $500,000 from senior secured convertible notes payable from related party and $2,504,500 in proceeds from the sale of common stock, which were offset by repayments on the convertible credit line of $30,000 and $10,000 repayments of advances, related party.

 

Going Concern

 

The future of our company is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations. Management has plans to seek additional capital through a private placement and public offering of its common stock, if necessary. See Note 2 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information.

 

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Results of Operations

 

We generated revenues of $22,217 and $138,900 during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Lease operating expenses were $84,219 and $229,099 during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease in revenue was due to the decrease in sales. Total operating expenses were $422,683 during the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $352,634 during the same period in 2022. The increase in operating expenses was due to a $29,925 increase in professional services and a $114,000 increase in board of director fees which were offset by a $73,876 decrease in general and administrative expenses.

 

We generated revenues of $129,473 and $144,139 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Lease operating expenses were $333,178 and $278,533 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The decrease in revenue was due to the decrease in sales. Total operating expenses were $1,195,299 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $1,010,921 during the same period in 2022. The increase in operating expenses was due to a $112,242 increase in professional services and a $102,000 increase in board of director fees which were offset by a $29,864 decrease in general and administrative expenses.

 

Off-Balance sheet arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2023, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. Our accounting policies are described in Note 1 to our audited consolidated financial statements for 2022 appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the direction and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, the Company has conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2023. The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance of reaching its desired disclosure control objectives. Based on the evaluation, the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2023.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

On May 23, 2023 a complaint was filed against the Company in the Probate Court of Harris County, Texas by Ernest Berger, as Independent Executor of the Estate of John Lepin. The Complaint was filed pursuant to the Texas Estates Code Section 351.054 and alleges breach of an employment agreement with John Lepin who resigned from the Company in 2022, among other claims for unpaid compensation. The Complaint seeks payment of $39,247, issuance of 22, 250 shares of common stock, an indeterminate amount of royalty payments, and attorneys fees, costs and expenses, as well as interest and such other relief as the court may award. The answer was filed August 8, 2023. The company is disputing the litigation and believes at this point the result is undeterminable. As a result, no accrual has been made.

 

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

You should carefully consider the factors discussed below in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which could materially affect our business, financial position, or future results of operations. The risks described below in our Annual Report are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially, adversely affect our business, financial position, or future results of operations. There have been no material changes in the risk factors set forth in the Company’s Form 10K for the period ended December 31, 2022.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None. 

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable to our operations.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

The following documents are included or incorporated by reference as exhibits to this report:

 

Exhibit

Number

Description

   

3.1

Articles of Amendment

10.1

Revolving Credit Note (incorporated)

10.2

Reserve Report (incorporated)

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as a adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as a adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

   

101.INS**

Inline XBRL Instance

101.SCH**

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL**

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

101.DEF**

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

101.LAB**

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

101.PRE**

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

   

** XBRL

information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date:  November 21, 2023

 

 

Truleum, Inc. 

 
       
 

By:

/s/ Jay Leaver

 
   

Jay Leaver, Principal Executive Officer

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By:

/s/ Lacie Kellogg

 
   

Lacie Kellogg, Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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Exhibit 3.1

 

 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

 

CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENT FILED

 

 

I,       Jena Griswold       , as the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado, hereby certify that, according to the records of this office, the attached document is a true and complete copy of the

 

Articles of Amendment

 

 

with Document # 20231461201 of

 

Alpha Energy, Inc.

 

 

Colorado Corporation

 

 

(Entity ID # 20131559040 )

 

 

consisting of       2       pages.

 

This certificate reflects facts established or disclosed by documents delivered to this office on paper through 04/21/2023 that have been posted, and by documents delivered to this office electronically through 04/27/2023@ 13:15:32.

 

I have affixed hereto the Great Seal of the State of Colorado and duly generated, executed, and issued this official certificate at Denver, Colorado on 04/27/2023 @ 13:15:32 in accordance with applicable law. This certificate is assigned Confirmation Number 14915238         .

 

 

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Colorado Secretary of State

Date and Time: 04/27/2023 01:10 PM

ID Number: 20131559040

 

Document number: 20231461201

Amount Paid: $25.00

     
   

ABOVE SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

 

Articles of Amendment

filed pursuant to §7-90-301, et seq. and §7-110-106 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)

 

1.

For the entity, its ID number and entity name are

 

ID number

20131559040

 

(Colorado Secretary of State ID number)

   

Entity name

Alpha Energy, Inc. 

   

2.

The new entity name (if applicable) is

Truleum, Inc.

 

3.

(If the following statement applies, adopt the statement by marking the box and include an attachment.)

☐ This document contains additional amendments or other information.

 

4.

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(If the following statement applies, adopt the statement by entering a date and, if applicable, time using the required format.)

 

 

The delayed effective date and, if applicable, time of this document is/are 

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Notice:

 

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This perjury notice applies to each individual who causes this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State, whether or not such individual is identified in this document as one who has caused it to be delivered.

 

6.

The true name and mailing address of the individual causing the document to be delivered for

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(If the following statement applies, adopt the statement by marking the box and include an attachment.)

 

☐ This document contains the true name and mailing address of one or more additional individuals causing the document to be delivered for filing.

 

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EXHIBIT 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Jay Leaver, certify that:

 

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Truleum, Inc. (the “Company”); 

 

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 

 

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented ire this report; 

 

4.The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have: 

 

 

a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; 

 

 

b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 

 

 

c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and 

 

 

d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and 

 

5.The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 

 

 

a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and 

 

 

b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 

 

Date: November 21, 2023

 

/s/ Jay Leaver

Jay Leaver

Principal Executive Officer

 

 

EXHIBIT 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Lacie Kellogg, certify that:

 

1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Truleum, Inc. (the “Company”); 

 

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 

 

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented ire this report; 

 

4.The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have: 

 

 

a.

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; 

 

 

b.

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 

 

 

c.

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and 

 

 

d.

Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and 

 

5.The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 

 

 

a.

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and 

 

 

b.

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 

 

Date: November 21, 2023

 

/s/ Lacie Kellogg

Lacie Kellogg

Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

 

 

EXHIBIT 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Truleum, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jay Leaver, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 

 

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. 

 

Date: November 21, 2023

 

 

/s/ Jay Leaver

Jay Leaver

Principal Executive Officer

 

 

EXHIBIT 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Truleum, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jay Leaver, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 

 

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. 

 

Date: November 21, 2023

 

 

/s/ Lacie Kellogg

Lacie Kellogg

Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

 

 
v3.23.3
Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Nov. 15, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2023  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 000-55586  
Entity Registrant Name Truleum, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code CO  
Entity Tax Identification Number 90-1020566  
Entity Address, Address Line One 14143 Denver West Parkway, Suite 100  
Entity Address, City or Town Golden  
Entity Address, State or Province CO  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80401  
City Area Code 800  
Local Phone Number 819-0604  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   21,742,178
Entity Central Index Key 0000855787  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
v3.23.3
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,263 $ 95,362
Joint interest billing receivable 7,940 31,492
Prepaid assets and other current assets 93,198 81,690
Total current assets 111,401 208,544
Noncurrent assets:    
Property and equipment, net 78,094 88,020
Oil and gas property, unproved, full cost 1,798,433 1,460,674
Total noncurrent assets 1,876,527 1,548,694
Total assets 1,987,928 1,757,238
Current liabilities:    
Advances - related party 130,381 0
Interest payable - related parties 86,865 22,183
Convertible credit line payable - related party 490,330 0
Convertible note payable 1,210,000 1,210,000
Total current liabilities 2,991,000 1,895,215
Asset retirement obligation 3,672 918
Total liabilities 4,272,365 3,095,862
Commitments and Contingencies  
Stockholders' deficit:    
Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized and 0 shares issued and outstanding 0 0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 65,000,000 shares authorized and 21,742,178 and 21,653,326 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 21,742 21,653
Additional paid-in capital 6,346,001 5,731,830
Accumulated deficit (8,652,180) (7,092,107)
Total stockholders' deficit (2,284,437) (1,338,624)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit 1,987,928 1,757,238
Secured Senior Secured Convertible Note [Member]    
Current liabilities:    
Senior secured convertible notes payable, related party, net of discount of $42,266 and $120,231, respectively 1,277,693 1,199,729
Nonrelated Party [Member]    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,013,424 334,657
Related Party [Member]    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 60,000 $ 328,375
v3.23.3
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 10,000,000 10,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 65,000,000 65,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in shares) 21,742,178 21,653,326
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares) 21,742,178 21,653,326
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 2,000,000 2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 2,000,000 2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) 0 0
Secured Senior Secured Convertible Note [Member]    
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount, Noncurrent $ 42,266 $ 120,231
v3.23.3
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Oil and gas sales $ 22,217 $ 138,900 $ 129,473 $ 144,139
Lease operating expenses 84,219 229,099 333,178 278,533
Gross loss (62,002) (90,199) (203,705) (134,394)
Operating expenses:        
Professional services 130,700 100,775 422,710 310,468
Board of director fees 150,000 36,000 222,000 120,000
General and administrative 141,983 215,859 550,589 580,453
Total operating expenses 422,683 352,634 1,195,299 1,010,921
Loss from operations (484,685) (442,833) (1,399,004) (1,145,315)
Other income (expense):        
Other income 0 0 1,655 0
Interest expense (60,369) (56,871) (162,724) (137,273)
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of derivative liabilities 0 66,186 0 78,397
Total other income (expense) (60,369) 9,315 (161,069) (58,876)
Net loss $ (545,054) $ (433,518) $ (1,560,073) $ (1,204,191)
Loss per share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.03) $ (0.02) $ (0.07) $ (0.06)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.03) $ (0.02) $ (0.07) $ (0.06)
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 21,736,178 19,900,856 21,705,800 19,184,342
Diluted (in shares) 21,736,178 20,303,176 21,705,800 19,586,662
v3.23.3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 18,824,106      
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 18,824 $ 2,739,634 $ (5,371,918) $ (2,613,460)
Stock-based compensation 0 63,000 0 63,000
Net loss $ 0 0 (376,138) (376,138)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022 18,824,106      
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 $ 18,824 2,802,634 (5,748,056) (2,926,598)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 18,824,106      
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 18,824 2,739,634 (5,371,918) (2,613,460)
Net loss       (1,204,191)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 21,612,326      
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022 $ 21,612 5,479,066 (6,576,109) (1,075,431)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022 18,824,106      
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 $ 18,824 2,802,634 (5,748,056) (2,926,598)
Stock-based compensation 0 51,000 0 51,000
Net loss $ 0 0 (394,535) (394,535)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 18,824,106      
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022 $ 18,824 2,853,634 (6,142,591) (3,270,133)
Net loss $ 0 0 (433,518) (433,518)
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 283,720      
Stock-based compensation $ 284 123,436 0 123,720
Stock issued for cash (in shares) 2,504,500      
Stock issued for cash $ 2,504 2,501,996 0 2,504,500
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 21,612,326      
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022 $ 21,612 5,479,066 (6,576,109) (1,075,431)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 21,653,326      
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 21,653 5,731,830 (7,092,107) (1,338,624)
Stock-based compensation 0 62,000 0 62,000
Net loss $ 0 0 (459,822) (459,822)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 21,653,326      
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 21,653 5,793,830 (7,551,929) (1,736,446)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 21,653,326      
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 21,653 5,731,830 (7,092,107) (1,338,624)
Net loss       (1,560,073)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 21,742,178      
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 21,742 6,346,001 (8,652,180) (2,284,437)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 21,653,326      
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 21,653 5,793,830 (7,551,929) (1,736,446)
Net loss $ 0 0 (555,197) (555,197)
Shares issued for the settlement of accounts payable, related party (in shares) 70,852      
Shares issued for the settlement of accounts payable, related party $ 71 354,189 0 354,260
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 12,000      
Stock-based compensation $ 12 41,988 0 42,000
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 21,736,178      
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 21,736 6,190,007 (8,107,126) (1,895,383)
Net loss $ 0 0 (545,054) (545,054)
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 6,000      
Stock-based compensation $ 6 155,994 0 156,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 21,742,178      
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 21,742 $ 6,346,001 $ (8,652,180) $ (2,284,437)
v3.23.3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net loss $ (1,560,073) $ (1,204,191)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Stock-based compensation 260,000 237,720
Depreciation expense 20,000 922
Amortization of debt discount 77,964 67,368
Asset retirement obligation expense 2,754 0
(Gain) loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities 0 (78,397)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 0 (7,940)
Joint interest billing receivable 23,552 0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (11,508) (51,250)
Accounts payable 678,767 (95,928)
Accounts payable-related party 85,885 (13,085)
Interest payable 64,682 22,427
Net cash used in operating activities (357,977) (1,122,354)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment (10,074) (55,300)
Acquisition of oil and gas property (337,759) (1,165,212)
Net cash used in investing activities (347,833) (1,220,512)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from convertible credit line, related party 490,330 0
Proceeds from advances, related parties 130,381 120,236
Repayment of advances, related parties 0 (10,000)
Repayment of convertible credit line payable - related party 0 (30,000)
Proceeds from senior secured convertible notes payable, related party 0 500,000
Proceeds from unexecuted subscription agreements 0 2,504,500
Net cash provided by financing activities 620,711 3,084,736
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (85,099) 741,870
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period 95,362 217
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period 10,263 742,087
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for interest 16,210 23,596
Cash paid for income taxes 0 0
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Debt discount on senior secured convertible notes payable – related party and convertible credit line payable – related party 0 208,476
Shares issued for the settlement of accounts payable, related party 354,260 0
Related Party Advances and Promissory Note Converted into 7.25% Note [Member]    
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Advances and other liabilities converted to senior secured convertible notes payable, related party $ 0 $ 819,963
v3.23.3
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 which are included on the Form 10-K filed on April 17, 2023. In the opinion of management, all adjustments which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods shown have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021 have been omitted.

 

On April 27, 2023, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change their name from Alpha Energy, Inc. to Truleum, Inc.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our 100% owned subsidiary, Alpha Energy Texas Operating, LLC. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management further acknowledges that it is solely responsible for adopting sound accounting practices, establishing and maintaining a system of internal accounting control and preventing and detecting fraud. The Company’s system of internal accounting control is designed to assure, among other items, that (1) recorded transactions are valid; (2) all valid transactions are recorded and (3) transactions are recorded in the period in a timely manner to produce financial statements which present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company for the respective periods being presented.

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per share

 

Net loss per share is provided in accordance with FASB ASC 260-10, “Earnings (Loss) per Share”. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive loss per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, there were 263,992 shares issuable from the senior secured convertible notes payable and 326,887 and 168,328 shares issuable from the convertible credit line payable which were considered for their dilutive effects but were determined to be anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net loss, respectively.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company applies fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements. The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which the Company would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as risks inherent in valuation techniques, transfer restrictions and credit risk. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3 – Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, notes payable and convertible notes approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain reclassifications may have been made to our prior year’s financial statements to conform to our current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on our previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet adopted, accounting standards, in order to determine their effects, if any, on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Based on that review, the Company believes that there are no recently issued accounting pronouncements that will have a significant effect on its financial statements.

v3.23.3
Note 2 - Going Concern
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Substantial Doubt about Going Concern [Text Block]

NOTE 2 GOING CONCERN

 

The Company’s interim unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has minimal cash or other current assets and does not have an established ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and to allow it to continue as a going concern. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until it becomes profitable. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital, it could be forced to cease operations.

 

In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need, among other things, additional capital resources. Management’s plan is to obtain such resources for the Company by obtaining capital from management and significant shareholders sufficient to meet its minimal operating expenses and seeking equity and/or debt financing. However, management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans.

 

The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually secure other sources of financing and attain profitable operations. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

v3.23.3
Note 3 - Oil and Gas Properties
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Oil and Gas Properties [Text Block]

NOTE 3 OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES

 

On September 6, 2023, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) with NJW Oklahoma Acquisitions Company, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nash Oil, Gas, and Power, Inc. (“NJW”). Under the terms of the PSA, the Company will acquire leases and related assets to certain oil and gas wells located in Noble, Kay, Payne and Pawnee, Oklahoma as more fully described in the PSA (the “Ambassador Project”) in addition to the working interests therein. Under the PSA the Company is obligated to make a cash payment of $6,500,000 and payment of approximately $100,000 for bonds required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management.

 

Oil and gas properties, unproved at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following:

 

   

Balance

   

Balance

 

Account

 

12/31/2022

   

9/30/2023

 

Leasehold Improvements - Chico Rica, LLC

  $ 40,000     $ 40,000  

Leasehold Improvements - Undeveloped

    62,596       62,596  

Lease Acquisition and Development Costs - Logan County

    1,358,078       1,695,837  

Total oil and gas properties, unproved

  $ 1,460,674     $ 1,798,433  

 

v3.23.3
Note 4 - Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 4 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Advances from Related Party

 

The Company received advances from AEI Management, Inc., a Company owned by a significant shareholder, totaling $0 and $88,956 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are payable on demand. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company repaid $10,000 of the advances and converted $413,206 of advances to a senior secured convertible note due February 24, 2024.

 

The Company received advances from Jay Leaver, President of the Company, totaling $130,381 and $31,280 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and is payable on demand. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company converted $325,580 of advances to a senior secured convertible note due February 24, 2024.

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Related Parties

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was $60,000 and $328,375 of accounts payable related parties due to Leaverite Exploration, Inc. d/b/a Leaverite Consulting (“Leaverite Exploration”), a corporation wholly-owned by our President, Jay Leaver pursuant to a consulting agreement. On April 10, 2023, the Company issued 70,852 shares of common stock valued at $5.00 per share to settle outstanding consulting invoices in the amount of $354,260 owed to Jay Leaver, President.

 

Senior Secured Convertible Notes Payable Related Party

 

On February 25, 2022, the Company entered into a secured senior secured convertible note for the purchase and sale of convertible promissory notes (“Convertible Note”) in the principal amount of $5,000,000. The Senior Convertible Note is convertible at any time after the date of issuance into shares of the Company’s common stock at a fixed conversion price of $5.00 per share. Upon conversion of the convertible note into the Company’s common stock, the noteholder would be issued 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Interest on the Convertible Note shall be paid to the investors at a rate of 7.25% per annum, paid on a quarterly basis, and the maturity date of the Convertible Note is two years after the issuance date. The Convertible Note purports to be secured by certain oil and gas leases, lands, minerals and other properties of the Company, subject to prior liens and security interests. See Note 5 – Related Party Transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2022, $413,206 from a related party were exchanged for a Convertible Note. Due to the variable conversion price in the convertible credit line, this fixed senior secured convertible note is treated as derivatives due to the possibility of insufficient shares available at conversion to settle the notes. The day one derivative liability was $65,262, which was recorded as a discount on the senior secured convertible notes payable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company amortized $24,406 of the discount as interest expense. As of September 30, 2023, the unamortized discount was $13,231. The outstanding principal balance on the senior secured convertible notes payable as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to $413,206.

 

On February 25, 2022, Mr. Leaver assigned a $406,750 promissory note and advances of $500,000 to 20 Shekels, an affiliated Company. On the same day, the assigned promissory note and advance totaling $906,750 were transferred into a secured senior secured convertible note. The convertible note bears interest at 7.25% and matures on February 25, 2024. The note is convertible into shares of the Company at $5.00 per share. Due to the variable convertible credit line, this fixed senior secured convertible note is treated as derivatives due to the possibility of insufficient shares available at conversion to settle the notes. The day one derivative liability was $143,214, which was recorded as a discount on the senior secured convertible notes payable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company amortized $55,558 of the discount as interest expense. As of September 30, 2023, the unamortized discount was $29,035. The outstanding principal balance on the senior secured convertible notes payable as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 amounted to $906,754.

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the senior secured convertible notes payable balance, net of discount was $1,277,693 and $1,199,729 with accrued interest of $55,104 and $0, respectively.

 

Convertible Credit Line Related Party

 

On June 1, 2021, the Company entered into a new convertible credit line agreement to borrow up to $1,500,000 and matures on June 1, 2023. The outstanding balance accrues interest at a rate of 7% per annum and the outstanding balance is convertible to common stock of the Company at the lesser of the close price of the common stock as quoted on the OTCBB on the day interest is due and payable immediately preceding the conversion or $1.50. On February 11, 2023, the Company and AEI Acquisition Company, LLC. (“AEI”), the Company’s majority shareholder, entered into a First Amendment to Revolving Credit Note (the “Amendment”) which amended the convertible Revolving Credit Note dated June 1, 2021 and matures on December 31, 2023 in the maximum amount of $1,500,000 by and between the Company and AEI (the “Revolving Credit Line”). The Amendment amends the Revolving Credit Line to provide that any outstanding amount of principal and/or interest under the Revolving Credit Line may be converted into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock, $0.001 per share par value, at a fixed conversion price of $1.50 per share subject to adjustment for stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, or other similar transactions that affect the rights of common stockholders generally. As of September 30, 2023, the Company has drawn $490,330 on the convertible note, with accrued interest of $9,578.

v3.23.3
Note 5 - Common Stock
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Equity [Text Block]

NOTE 5 COMMON STOCK

 

The Company is authorized to issue 75,000,000 shares of its capital stock, consisting of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 65,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

The Company compensates each of its directors with 4,000 shares of common stock each month. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded stock compensation of $72,000 for the directors which was recorded in additional paid in capital.

 

On September 2, 2022, the Company entered into a six-month agreement with a consultant that includes the issuance of 60,000 common shares. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 60,000 common shares and recorded $40,000 of expense related to this agreement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded stock compensation of $20,000 for this agreement which was recorded in additional paid in capital.

 

On October 15, 2022, the Company entered into a one-year agreement with a consultant. Per the agreement, the Company will compensate the consultant $10,000 and issue 2,000 common shares per month. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded issued 18,000 shares of common stock related to this agreement.

 

On April 10, 2023, the Company issued 70,852 shares of common stock valued at $5.00 per share to settle outstanding consulting invoices owed to Jay Leaver, President.

 

On July 1, 2023, the Company has adopted a revised Board of Directors compensation plan providing for awards to be made under the Plan and intended to replace the current director compensation plan which had provided for monthly grants to non-employee directors of 4,000 shares of restricted Common Stock per month. Under the new plan, each director shall receive compensation for their service on the Board and receive reimbursements for certain expenses in accordance with the Company’s reimbursement policy. Until the Company’s Common Stock is listed on a national securities exchange, each non-employee director shall receive options to purchase shares of Common Stock valued at $150,000 by the Black-Scholes pricing model on an annual basis, payable quarterly, with an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last business day of the quarter.

 

Stock Options

 

The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:

 

   

Number of Options

   

Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share

 
                 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

        $  

Granted

    76,848       2.01  

Exercised

           

Forfeited and expired

           

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

    76,848     $ 2.01  

 

On September 30, 2023, the Company granted 76,848 options to the Company’s board of directors. The options have a ten-year term and have an exercise price of $2.01 per share. The fair value of the options at issuance was $150,000. The Company valued the options using the Black-Scholes model with the following key assumptions ranging from: fair value stock price, $2.01, Exercise price, $2.01, Term 10 years, Volatility 182%, and Discount rate 4.61% and a dividend yield of 0%.

 

As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding stock options have a weighted average remaining term of 10 years and have no aggregate intrinsic value.

v3.23.3
Note 6 - Convertible Notes Payable
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Short-Term Debt [Text Block]

NOTE 6 CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

On March 30, 2019, the Company executed a promissory note for $50,000 to ZQH (75%) and Pure (25%). The due date of the note is April 30, 2019 and has an interest rate of $50 per day. The note is for an escrow payment made directly to Premier Gas Company, LLC to hold the Purchase and Sale Agreement dated January 29, 2019. The note is secured by 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1 per share. On June 25, 2020, the Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“PSA”) with Pure and ZQH to acquire oil and gas assets in Oklahoma (the “Rogers Project”) in consideration of a purchase price of $1,000,000. In connection with the purchase, the $50,000 note and accrued interest of $10,000 was added to the purchase price resulting in a total note payable balance of $1,060,000. During the year ended December 31, 2020, $10,750 of accrued interest which was previously outstanding was discharged and recorded as a gain on extinguishment of debt. The note payable of $1,060,000 was due to be paid on or before July 31, 2020 but remains outstanding to date. The balance of the note will increase by $50,000 per month thereafter up to a maximum amount of $200,000 through December 1, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $200,000 of default interest that was added to the principal and made payments of $100,000 for a total payable of $1,160,000. If the purchase price is not fully paid on or before December 1, 2020, ZQH and Pure have the option to convert the balance outstanding into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share and the note will also be subject to a monthly interest of 1%. The Company, Pure, and ZQH have entered into various Extension Agreements, the current one of which is dated March 28, 2021 (the “Extension Agreement”). The Extension Agreement prevents Pure and ZQH from taking stock rather than cash through June 1, 2021, in return for which Company makes a monthly interest payment to ZQH and Pure of $10,083, which represents 1% annual interest on the Purchase Price, compounded monthly. The Extension Agreement allows the Company to extend that period beyond June 1, 2021 under similar terms. No further Extension Agreement has been entered into to date. Per the extension agreement, ZQH and Pure have the option to convert all or part of the purchase price to the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share after June 1, 2021. The Company evaluated the conversion option and concluded a beneficial conversion feature and embedded derivative were not present at the date of conversion. As a result of the conversion option on June 1, 2021, the Company reclassified the note payable to convertible note payable.

 

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the convertible note payable balance was $1,210,000 with accrued interest of $22,183. The Company is in legal discussions with ZQH to relieve the loan as the properties in the purchase agreement were not held by title.

v3.23.3
Note 7 - Litigation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]

Note 7 – LITIGATION

 

On May 23, 2023 a complaint was filed against the Company in the Probate Court of Harris County, Texas by Ernest Berger, as Independent Executor of the Estate of John Lepin. The Complaint was filed pursuant to the Texas Estates Code Section 351.054 and alleges breach of an employment agreement with John Lepin who resigned from the Company in 2022, among other claims for unpaid compensation. The Complaint seeks payment of $39,247, issuance of 22, 250 shares of common stock, an indeterminate amount of royalty payments, and attorneys fees, costs and expenses, as well as interest and such other relief as the court may award. The answer was filed August 8, 2023. The company is disputing the litigation and believes at this point the result is undeterminable. As a result, no accrual has been made.

 

 

v3.23.3
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation

 

Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our 100% owned subsidiary, Alpha Energy Texas Operating, LLC. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management further acknowledges that it is solely responsible for adopting sound accounting practices, establishing and maintaining a system of internal accounting control and preventing and detecting fraud. The Company’s system of internal accounting control is designed to assure, among other items, that (1) recorded transactions are valid; (2) all valid transactions are recorded and (3) transactions are recorded in the period in a timely manner to produce financial statements which present fairly the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the company for the respective periods being presented.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basic and Diluted Loss per share

 

Net loss per share is provided in accordance with FASB ASC 260-10, “Earnings (Loss) per Share”. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive loss per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, there were 263,992 shares issuable from the senior secured convertible notes payable and 326,887 and 168,328 shares issuable from the convertible credit line payable which were considered for their dilutive effects but were determined to be anti-dilutive due to the Company’s net loss, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company applies fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements. The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which the Company would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as risks inherent in valuation techniques, transfer restrictions and credit risk. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3 – Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments consisting of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, notes payable and convertible notes approximates fair value due either to length of maturity or interest rates that approximate prevailing market rates unless otherwise disclosed in these financial statements.

Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]

Reclassification

 

Certain reclassifications may have been made to our prior year’s financial statements to conform to our current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on our previously reported results of operations or accumulated deficit.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet adopted, accounting standards, in order to determine their effects, if any, on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Based on that review, the Company believes that there are no recently issued accounting pronouncements that will have a significant effect on its financial statements.

v3.23.3
Note 3 - Oil and Gas Properties (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
   

Balance

   

Balance

 

Account

 

12/31/2022

   

9/30/2023

 

Leasehold Improvements - Chico Rica, LLC

  $ 40,000     $ 40,000  

Leasehold Improvements - Undeveloped

    62,596       62,596  

Lease Acquisition and Development Costs - Logan County

    1,358,078       1,695,837  

Total oil and gas properties, unproved

  $ 1,460,674     $ 1,798,433  
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Common Stock (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Notes Tables  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
   

Number of Options

   

Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share

 
                 

Outstanding at December 31, 2022

        $  

Granted

    76,848       2.01  

Exercised

           

Forfeited and expired

           

Outstanding at September 30, 2023

    76,848     $ 2.01  
v3.23.3
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Convertible Debt Securities [Member] | Secured Senior Secured Convertible Note [Member]    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 263,992 263,992
Convertible Debt Securities [Member] | Convertible Credit Line [Member]    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 326,887 168,328
Alpha Energy Texas Operating, LLC [Member]    
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent 100.00%  
v3.23.3
Note 3 - Oil and Gas Properties (Details Textual) - Leases and Related Assets to Oil and Gas Wells Under PSA [Member]
Sep. 06, 2023
USD ($)
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets $ 6,500,000
Asset Acquisition, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred $ 100,000
v3.23.3
Note 3 - Oil and Gas Properties - Schedule of Oil and Gas Properties (Details) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Leasehold Improvements Oil And Gas Properties, Unproved [Member] | Chicorica, LLC [Member]    
Oil and gas related assets $ 40,000 $ 40,000
Leasehold Improvements Oil And Gas Properties, Unproved [Member] | Undeveloped [Member]    
Oil and gas related assets 62,596 62,596
Lease Acquisition Costs Logan County Project, Unproved [Member]    
Oil and gas related assets 1,695,837 1,358,078
Oil And Gas Properties, Unproved [Member]    
Oil and gas related assets $ 1,798,433 $ 1,460,674
v3.23.3
Note 4 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 10, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Feb. 25, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Feb. 11, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Jun. 01, 2021
USD ($)
Repayments of Related Party Debt       $ (0) $ 10,000      
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Settlement of Liabilities     $ 354,260          
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)       $ 77,964 67,368      
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares       $ 0.001   $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
Secured Senior Secured Convertible Note [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 5,000,000            
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares   $ 5            
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments   1,000,000            
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   7.25%            
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount   $ 65,262   $ 13,231        
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)       24,406        
Long-Term Debt, Gross       413,206     $ 413,206  
Notes Payable       1,277,693     1,199,729  
Interest Payable       55,104     0  
Convertible Credit Line Payable, Related Party [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Face Amount           $ 1,500,000   $ 1,500,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares           $ 1.5    
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage               7.00%
Interest Payable       9,578        
Long-Term Line of Credit       490,330        
Related Party Advances Converted into 7.25% Note [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount   $ 413,206            
Related Party Advances and Promissory Note Converted into 7.25% Note [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount       0 819,963      
AEI Management, Inc. [Member]                
Cash and Noncash Proceeds from Related Party Debt       0 88,956      
Repayments of Related Party Debt       10,000        
AEI Management, Inc. [Member] | Related Party Advances Converted into 7.25% Note [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount       413,206        
President [Member]                
Cash and Noncash Proceeds from Related Party Debt       130,381 31,280      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Settlement of Liabilities | shares 70,852              
Shares Issued, Price Per Share | $ / shares $ 5              
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Settlement of Liabilities $ 354,260              
President [Member] | Secured Senior Secured Convertible Note [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares   $ 5            
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   7.25%            
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount   $ 143,214   29,035        
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)       55,558        
Long-Term Debt, Gross       906,754     906,754  
President [Member] | Related Party Advances Converted into 7.25% Note [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount   500,000            
President [Member] | Related Party Advanced Converted Into Senior Secured Convertible Note Due February 2024 [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount         $ 325,580      
President [Member] | Related Party Promissory Note Converted into 7.25% Note [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount   406,750            
President [Member] | Related Party Advances and Promissory Note Converted into 7.25% Note [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount   $ 906,750            
Leaverite Exploration [Member]                
Accounts Payable       $ 60,000     $ 328,375  
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Common Stock (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Apr. 10, 2023
Oct. 15, 2022
Sep. 02, 2022
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Feb. 11, 2023
Capital Stock, Shares Authorized 75,000,000               75,000,000    
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 10,000,000               10,000,000 10,000,000  
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001               $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) 65,000,000               65,000,000 65,000,000  
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001               $ 0.001 $ 0.001 $ 0.001
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition           $ 62,000 $ 51,000 $ 63,000      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross                 76,848    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price                 $ 2.01    
Share Price $ 2.01               $ 2.01    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Year)                 10 years    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value $ 0               $ 0    
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]                      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price $ 2.01               $ 2.01    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term                 10 years    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate                 182.00%    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Discount Rate                 4.61%    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate                 0.00%    
President [Member]                      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Settlement of Liabilities     70,852                
Shares Issued, Price Per Share     $ 5                
Consultant [Member]                      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services         60,000         60,000  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense                   $ 40,000  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount $ 20,000               $ 20,000    
Consultant Two [Member]                      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services       18,000              
Consulting Agreement, Compensation Per Month       $ 10,000              
Consulting Agreement, Shares Issued Per Month       2,000              
Director [Member]                      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares Per Month Per Director   4,000             4,000    
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition                 $ 72,000    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Granted Yearly, Intrinsic Value   $ 150,000                  
Board of Directors [Member]                      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross 76,848                    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year) 10 years                    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 2.01                    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Fair Value $ 150,000                    
v3.23.3
Note 5 - Common Stock - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Granted, options (in shares) | shares 76,848
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 2.01
Outstanding, options (in shares) | shares 76,848
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 2.01
v3.23.3
Note 6 - Convertible Notes Payable (Details Textual)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Jun. 25, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 30, 2019
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt       $ 10,750    
Convertible Notes Payable, Current         $ 1,210,000 $ 1,210,000
Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assets [Member] | Pure and ZQH [Member]            
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred   $ 1,000,000        
Notes Issued for Acquisition [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares       $ 1    
Interest Payable   10,000     22,183 22,183
Notes Payable   1,060,000   $ 1,160,000    
Note Payable, Monthly Increase   50,000        
Note Payable, Monthly Increase, Maximum Amount   $ 200,000        
Note Principal, Accrued Interest       200,000    
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment       $ 100,000    
Debt Instrument, Monthly Interest Rate       1.00%    
Convertible Notes Payable, Current         $ 1,210,000 $ 1,210,000
Notes Issued for Acquisition [Member] | Pure and ZQH [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest $ 10,083          
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares $ 1          
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Annual Interest on Purchased Price, Compounded Monthly 1.00%          
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Promissory Notes Payable [Member] | ZHQ Holdings, LLP and Pure Oil & Gas, Inc [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount     $ 50,000      
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest     $ 50      
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments | $ / shares     50,000      
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares     $ 1      
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Promissory Notes Payable [Member] | ZHQ Holdings [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Total Debt Loaned     75.00%      
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Promissory Notes Payable [Member] | Pure Oil & Gas, Inc [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Total Debt Loaned     25.00%      
v3.23.3
Note 7 - Litigation (Details Textual) - Alleged Breach of Employment Agreement [Member]
May 23, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ $ 39,247
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Shares | shares 22,250

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