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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NOBLE CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001169055
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS [1381]
		IRS NUMBER:				980366361
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		13135 S DAIRY ASHFORD
		CITY:			SUGAR LAND
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77478
		BUSINESS PHONE:		281 276 6100

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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001450132
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		IRS NUMBER:				980477694
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		PO BOX 309 GT, UGLAND HOUSE, S CHRUCH ST
		CITY:			GEORGETOWN, GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
		ZIP:			BWI
		BUSINESS PHONE:		345-949-8066

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		CITY:			GEORGETOWN, GRAND CAYMAN
		STATE:			E9
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