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Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 2 Months Ended
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Feb. 26, 2014
ADDCL |
Subsequent events |
Borrowings repaid | $ 163
Drilling Technology International Limited |
Subsequent events |
Working capital line of credit to the buyer | 15
Limited guarantee provided in favor of number of customer through expiration of the current drilling project | 1
Drilling Technology International Limited | Maximum |
Subsequent events |
Working capital line of credit to the buyer, period | 2 years
2010 and 2011 federal income tax returns |
Subsequent events |
Net adjustments of additional taxes, excluding interest and penalties, related to assessments on 2010 and 2011 U.S. federal income tax returns | $ 290

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