Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

(in thousands)

		Balance at the		Charged to
		beginning of		costs and				Balance at the
Description		the year		expenses		Deductions		end of the year
2020
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	12,156	$	14,587	$	2,114	$	24,629
2019
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	12,080	$	3,006	$	2,930	$	12,156
2018
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	29,037	$	3,569	$	20,526	$	12,080