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Subsequent Events (Details) - rig |  |  | 1 Months Ended
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Feb. 03, 2021 | Jan. 15, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2021
Forecast |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Reduction in number of drilling units |  |  | 33
Subsequent Event |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Cash interest payment defaulted |  | 4.00% |
Subsequent Event | Seadrill Partners |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Transition services agreement, term | 90 days |  |

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