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Jul. 24, 2025
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jul. 24, 2025
Entity File Number 001-16653
Entity Registrant Name EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0000887396
Entity Tax Identification Number 73-1238709
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 2200 S. Utica Place
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 150
Entity Address, City or Town Tulsa,
Entity Address, State or Province OK
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code   74114
City Area Code 539
Local Phone Number 444-8002
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false