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NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - March 08, 2007. | | | | | | Estimated Unpaid Down Time Days |
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RIG | | RIG DESIGN | | | REBUILT | | | WATER DEPTH | | LOCATION | | OPERATOR | | START DATE | | DATE | | ($000) | | COMMENTS | | 1Q - 2007 | | 2Q-07 | | 3Q-07 | | 4Q-07 |
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This fleet status report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws about our business, financial performance and prospects. Statements about our plans, intentions, expectations, beliefs, estimates, predictions or similar expressions for the future are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially. We discuss these factors, including risks and uncertainties, from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International (54) (d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mexico Jackups (10) (e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Noble Bill Jennings | | MLT Class 84-E.R.C. | | | 1975/1997 | | | 390’-IC | | Bay of Campeche | | Pemex | | 7/17/2005 | | 5/16/2007 | | 74-76 | | Anticipate +/- 10 days of downtime in 3Q 2007 for regulatory inspection. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10 | | | | | |
Noble Eddie Paul | | MLT Class 84-E.R.C. | | | 1976/1995 | | | 390’-IC | | Bay of | | Pemex | | 6/01/2006 | | 6/04/2007 | | 140-142 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Campeche | | Pemex | | 6/05/2007 | | 12/04/2009 | | 177-179 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Leonard Jones | | MLT Class 53-E.R.C. | | | 1972/1998 | | | 390’-IC | | Bay of | | Pemex | | 6/24/2005 | | 6/23/2007 | | 70-71 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Campeche | | Pemex | | 6/24/2007 | | 12/22/2009 | | 185-187 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Johnnie Hoffman | | Baker Marine BMC 300 | | | 1976/1993 | | | 300’-IC | | Bay of | | Pemex | | 7/07/2005 | | 7/06/2007 | | 64-65 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Campeche | | Pemex | | 7/07/2007 | | 10/14/2007 | | - | | Anticipate +/- 100 days of downtime in 3Q 2007/4Q 2007 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 87 | | | | 13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Pemex | | 10/15/2007 | | 4/14/2010 | | 170-172 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Gene Rosser | | Levingston Class 111-C | | | 1977/1996 | | | 300’-IC | | Bay of | | Pemex | | 11/01/2006 | | 12/16/2007 | | 166-168 | | Anticipate +/- 4 days of downtime in 4Q 2007 for regulatory inspection between contracts. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | Campeche | | Pemex | | 12/21/2007 | | 6/21/2010 | | 170-172 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble John Sandifer | | Levingston Class 111-C | | | 1975/1995 | | | 300’-IC | | Bay of | | Pemex | | 6/16/2005 | | 6/15/2007 | | 64-65 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Campeche | | | | 6/16/2007 | | 9/19/2007 | | — | | Anticipate +/-96 days of downtime in 2Q 2007/3Q 2007 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection. | | | | | | | | | | | 15 | | | | 81 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Pemex | | 9/20/2007 | | 3/20/2010 | | 170-172 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Lewis Dugger | | Levingston Class 111-C | | | 1977/1997 | | | 300’-IC | | Bay of Campeche | | Pemex | | 5/21/2005 | | 5/20/2007 | | 64-65 | | Anticipate +/- 30 days of downtime in 2Q 2007 for regulatory inspection and modifications. | | | | | | | | | | | 30 | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Sam Noble | | Levingston Class 111-C | | | 1982 | | | 300’-IC | | Bay of | | Pemex | | 9/21/2005 | | 9/20/2007 | | 64-65 | | Anticipate +/- 10 days of downtime in2Q2007 for regulatory inspection. | | | | | | | | | | | 10 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Campeche | | Pemex | | 9/21/2007 | | 3/22/2010 | | 170-172 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Earl Frederickson | | MLT Class 82-SD-C | | | 1979/1999 | | | 250’-IC | | Bay of Campeche | | Pemex | | 8/20/2006 | | 5/01/2007 | | 149-151 | | Anticipate +/- 10 days of downtime in 2Q 2007 for regulatory inspection. | | | | | | | | | | | 10 | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Tom Jobe | | MLT Class 82-SD-C | | | 1982 | | | 250’-IC | | Bay of Campeche | | Pemex | | 4/07/2006 | | 8/07/2007 | | 119-121 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Brazil Semisubmersible (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Noble Paul Wolff | | Noble EVA 4000™ | | | 1981/1999/2006 | | | 10,000’-DP | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 1/01/2006 | | 12/31/2007 | | 163-165 | | Eligible for a maximum 20% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Petrobras | | 1/01/2008 | | 12/31/2009 | | 213-215 | | Rate contingent upon upgrade of unit to 10,000’ water depth capability utilizing aluminum alloy riser. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Petrobras - Downtime Extension | | 1/01/2010 | | 7/03/2010 | | 213-215 | | Petrobras can extend contract for contractor responsible downtime (to date - 183 days including shipyard downtime days). Anticipated contract/dayrate expiration assuming Petrobras extension for contractor responsible downtime. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Therald Martin(c) | | Pentagone 85 | | | 1977/2004 | | | 4,000’ | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 12/06/2006 | | 3/31/2007 | | — | | Experienced+/- 67 daysof downtime during 1Q 2007 to complete repairs.Anticipate an additional +/- 23 days downtime waiting on Customer to prepare well location to allow us to return to work. | | | 67 | | | | 23 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 4/01/2007 | | 8/31/2008 | | 113-115 | | Resume 22 month contract with Petrobras. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 9/01/2008 | | 9/30/2009 | | 113-115 | | 13 month priced option. Customer will pay lump sum reimbursement amount and demob if option is not exercised. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 10/01/2009 | | 10/31/2010 | | 113-115 | | 13 month priced option. Customer will pay lump sum reimbursement amount and demob if option is not exercised. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Brazil Drillships (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Noble Roger Eason(c) | | NAM Nedlloyd-C | | | 1977/2005 | | | 7,200’-DP | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 4/14/2005 | | 3/15/2007 | | 96-97 | | Experienced 17 days of downtime during 1Q 2007. | | | 17 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 3/16/2007 | | 3/15/2010 | | 136-138 | | Anticipate +/- 14 days of downtime during 3Q 2007 for regulatory inspection. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Brazil | | Petrobras - Downtime Extension | | 3/16/2010 | | 8/30/2010 | | 136-138 | | Petrobras can extend contract for contractor responsible downtime (to date -137 daysincluding shipyard and expected 3Q 2007 downtime days). Anticipated contract/dayrate expiration assuming Petrobras extension for contractor responsible downtime. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noble Leo Segerius(c) | | Gusto Engineering Pelican Class | | | 1981/2002 | | | 5,600’-DP | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 7/01/2006 | | 6/30/2008 | | 123-125 | | Anticipate +/- 28 days of downtime commencing +/- 3Q 2007 for regulatory inspection and refurbishments. Eligible for a maximum 10% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 28 | | | | | |
Noble Muravlenko | | Gusto Engineering | | | 1982/1997 | | | 4,600’-DP | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 3/18/2005 | | 3/17/2007 | | 81-82 | | Eligible for a maximum 10% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pelican Class | | | | | | | | Brazil | | Petrobras | | 3/18/2007 | | 3/17/2009 | | 119-121 | | Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Brazil | | Petrobras - Downtime Extension | | 3/18/2009 | | 4/05/2009 | | 119-121 | | Petrobras can extend contract for contractor responsible downtime (to date -24days). Anticipated contract/dayrate expiration assuming Petrobras extension for contractor responsible downtime. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus.
Note: The entity that owns this rig is fully consolidated; however, there is a minority interest holder for 18%. | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(d)The amount shown in the “Dayrate” column reflects the full daywork operating rate payable to the Company by the operator as provided in the applicable drilling contract unless specified otherwise. In various international markets, the Company contracts with certain parties for the provision of certain local services and advice. Compensation paid to such parties by the Company typically is based on a percentage of the drilling contract’s daywork operating rate, and the Company accounts for such payments in its financial statements in the contract drilling services operating costs and expenses line item. |
(e)Listed rigs are modified bareboat charter; cost structure varies by region. |
**E = Estimated; * A = Actual |
Changes from last Fleet Status Report denoted by Red, Bold, Underlined type. |