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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
Payments for deepwater rig exit costs |  | $ 261.8
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Maturity of Canadian government securities | 90 days |

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