For an entity that discloses a concentration risk in relation to quantitative amount, which serves as the "benchmark" (or denominator) in the equation, this concept represents the concentration percentage derived from the division.

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International Risk Factors (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
International Risk Factors (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) item	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2010 item
Number of rigs expropriated by Venezuelan government					11
Foreign currency losses \| $	$ (1.1)	$ (0.3)	$ (9.4)	$ 1.5
Operating revenues \| Geographic concentration risk \| South America
Concentration percentage			80.70%
Minimum
Number of geographical areas of operation to minimize risks			1
Contract Drilling: \| Operating revenues \| Geographic concentration risk \| International locations
Concentration percentage			13.30%