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Unconsolidated Affiliates | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
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Unconsolidated Affiliates | Note 5—Unconsolidated Affiliates Investments—We hold investments in various partially owned, unconsolidated companies. In the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we made an aggregate cash contribution of $74 million and $91 million, respectively, to Orion Holdings (Cayman) Limited (together with its subsidiary, “Orion”), a Cayman Islands company that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, owns the harsh environment floater Transocean Norge. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the aggregate carrying amount of our investment in Orion, representing a 33.0 percent ownership interest, was $164 million and $91 million, respectively, recorded in other assets using the equity method of accounting. We also invest in certain companies that are involved in researching and developing technology to improve efficiency and reliability and to increase automation, sustainability and safety in drilling and other activities. Related party transactions—We engage in certain related party transactions with Orion under a management services agreement for the operation and maintenance of the harsh environment floater Transocean Norge and a shipyard care agreement for the construction of the rig. In the year ended December 31, 2019, we received an aggregate cash payment of $96 million, primarily related to the commissioning, preparation and mobilization of Transocean Norge under the shipyard care agreement. We also lease the rig under a short-term bareboat charter agreement, which is now expected to expire in late 2020. In the year ended December 31, 2019, we recognized rent expense of $8 million, recorded in operating and maintenance costs, and made an aggregate cash payment of $6 million under the bareboat charter agreement. In the year ended December 31, 2019, we made an aggregate cash payment of $7 million to other unconsolidated affiliates, primarily capital expenditures for equipment to improve reliability and reduce emissions, and $4 million for research and development, recorded in general and administrative costs. At December 31, 2019, we had receivables of $26 million, recorded in other current assets, and payables of $9 million, recorded other current liabilities, due from or to all unconsolidated affiliates. At December 31, 2018, we had receivables of $7 million, recorded in other current assets, due from all unconsolidated affiliates.

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