8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 6, 2011

NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Switzerland	000-53604	98-0619597
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Dorfstrasse 19A Baar, Switzerland	6340
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 41 (41) 761-65-55

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 6, 2011, Thomas L. Mitchell, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Noble Corporation (the “Company”), advised the Company that he is resigning effective October 10, 2011 to pursue another opportunity. A press release announcing his departure was issued on September 6, 2011 and published in the “Newsroom” area on the Company’s web site at http://www.noblecorp.com. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated September 6, 2011.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Noble Corporation, a Swiss corporation

Date: October 5, 2011	By:	/s/ Julie J. Robertson
		Julie J. Robertson Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated September 6, 2011.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Noble Corporation
Dorfstrasse 19a
6340 Baar
Switzerland

PRESS RELEASE

NOBLE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE

ZUG, Switzerland, September 6, 2011 — Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) today announced the resignation of Thomas L. Mitchell, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who is leaving to pursue another opportunity, following a brief transition period.

  “Tom has been an important part of Noble’s growth and success over the past five years and we appreciate his contributions to the Company,” said David W. Williams, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “He is leaving Noble to take advantage of a unique opportunity in the E&P business and we wish Tom and his family all the best.”

The Company will immediately commence a search for Mr. Mitchell’s replacement. 

About Noble Corporation

Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of 79 offshore drilling units (including eight ultra-deepwater drillships and six jackup drilling rigs currently under construction), located worldwide, including in the Middle East, India, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Mexico, the Mediterranean, the North Sea, Brazil, West Africa and Asian Pacific. Noble’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NE”. Additional information on Noble Corporation is available via the worldwide web at http://www.noblecorp.com.

NC- 568

9/6/2011

For additional information, contact:
For Investors:	Jeffrey L. Chastain, Vice President – Investor Relations,
	Noble Drilling Services Inc., 281-276-6383
For Media:	John S. Breed, Director – Corporate Communications,
	Noble Drilling Services Inc., 281-276-6729