| | December 31, 2017 | | December 31, 2016 | | ||
Balance beginning of year | | $ | 1,797 | | $ | 1,825 | |
Accretion expense | | | 40 | | | 36 | |
Change in estimates | | | (3) | | | (64) | |
Balance end of period | | $ | 1,834 | | $ | 1,797 | |