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Unconsolidated Affiliates | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020
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Unconsolidated Affiliates | Note 4—Unconsolidated Affiliates Investments—We hold investments in various partially owned, unconsolidated companies. In the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we made an aggregate cash contribution of $6 million and $59 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 March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the aggregate carrying amount of our investment in Orion, representing a 33.0 percent ownership interest, was $166 million and $164 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 operational 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 marketing services agreement for the marketing of the rig. Prior to the rig’s placement into service, we also engaged in certain related party transactions with Orion under a shipyard care agreement for the construction of the rig and other matters related to its completion and delivery. In the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, we received an aggregate cash payment of $5 million and $13 million, respectively, 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 March 2021. In the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recognized and paid rent expense of $5 million, recorded in operating and maintenance costs, under the bareboat charter agreement. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had receivables of $35 million and $26 million, respectively, recorded in other current assets, and payables of $7 million and $9 million, respectively, recorded in other current liabilities, due from or to all unconsolidated affiliates.

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