The successful efforts method places only exploration and production costs of successful wells on the balance sheet under property,plant,and equipment.

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The successful efforts method only capitalizes exploration and production costs related to successful wells under property, plant, and equipment on the balance sheet. All other exploration and production costs are expensed in the current period. Therefore, only successful wells' costs are included in the asset account.

The Successful Efforts Method Places Only Exploration and Production Costs