Net Change in Other Assets and Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Effect of Changes in Other Assets and Liabilities on Cash Flows from Operating Activities

The net effect of changes in other assets and liabilities on cash flows from operating activities is as follows. Amounts for 2014 are shown net of Paragon Offshore, which was distributed to shareholders.

	Noble-UK						Noble-Cayman
	Nine months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Accounts receivable	$	(15,968	)	$	(92,073	)	$	(15,968	)	$	(92,073	)
Other current assets		(65,075	)		(50,738	)		(71,784	)		(49,791	)
Other assets		(51,887	)		(8,129	)		(51,871	)		(8,133	)
Accounts payable		74,349			9,357			33,909			7,830
Other current liabilities		(23,882	)		4,042			(4,294	)		4,702
Other liabilities		35,219			35,231			51,346			35,227
	$	(47,244	)	$	(102,310	)	$	(58,662	)	$	(102,238	)