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Document and Entity Information

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3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2019
Jan. 17, 2020
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PETROTEQ ENERGY INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001561180  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Ex Transition Period false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   2,022,469,69.
Entity File Number 000-55991  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code A6