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Liabilities subject to compromise (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018
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Schedule of Liabilities Subject to Compromise |
(In $ millions) |  | June 30, 2018 |  |  | December 31, 2017 |
Senior undersecured or impaired external debt |  |  | 5,266 |  |  |  | 5,371 |
Unsecured bonds |  |  | 2,334 |  |  |  | 2,334 |
Newbuild global settlement agreement |  |  | 1,064 |  |  |  | 1,064 |
Derivatives previously recorded at fair value |  |  | 249 |  |  |  | 249 |
Accounts payable and other liabilities |  |  | 84 |  |  |  | 103 |
Accrued interest payable |  |  | 49 |  |  |  | 50 |
Amount due to related party |  |  | 4 |  |  |  | 20 |
Total liabilities subject to compromise |  |  | 9,050 |  |  |  | 9,191 |

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