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Transocean Ltd (switzerland) — Transocean — Howard Weil 2008 Energy Conference

19 slides from Transocean Ltd (switzerland)'s conference presentation, Apr 7, 2008

  1. Slide 1: Howard Weil 2008 Energy Conference

    April 7, 2008 New Orleans, LA Howard Weil 2008 Energy Conference Exhibit 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statement

    Forward Looking Statement The statements described in this presentation that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements which could be made

  3. Slide 3: Key Investment Highlights

    Positioned for superior performance World’s largest offshore drilling company Diversified revenue sources Substantial contract revenue backlog Positioned to benefit from strong drilling markets Outstanding shareholder value creation Key Investment Highlights

  4. Slide 4: A Successful Business Model

    A Successful Business Model Growth through Acquisitions, Newbuilds, Mergers (No speculative newbuilds) Differentiated by: - Fleet composition - Technology and technical capability - Organization - People - Multinational - ADTI / CMI Capture Long- Term Contracts to Create Base-line Cash Flow

  5. Slide 5: Effective Execution Creates Success

    Effective Execution Creates Success High quality, consistent and safe drilling services Continuous improvement Lateral learning Adapting technology Engineering in safety Proactive solutions for customers World class project management expertise Focus on people

  6. Slide 6: Largest Worldwide Rig Fleet

    Largest Worldwide Rig Fleet (1) 39 11 10 8 25 3 21 6 65 44 44 13 28 7 8 4 4 12 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 RIG NE ESV DO PDE SDRL High-Spec Floaters Midwater Floaters Jackups Newbuilds 137 62 49 46 45 22 2 3 1 2 1

  7. Slide 7: BUs Comparable in Size to Competitors

    BUs Comparable in Size to Competitors (2) 25 54 50 58 45 44 42 10 0 20 40 60 80 AMU EAU APU NE ESV DO PDE SDRL Rig Count

  8. Slide 8: Strong Presence in all Major Markets

    Strong Presence in all Major Markets (3) Newbuilds/Upgrades Asset Newbuild Floaters JV Floaters Sedco 706 Upgrade 6 2 1 South America Asset Floaters Jackups 7 2 Total 9 U.S. GoM & Canada Asset Floaters Jackups 15 - Total 15 Middle East/ Mediterranean Asset Floaters Jackups 1 20 Total 21 West Africa

  9. Slide 9: Floater Demand Outstrips Supply

    Market continues to be supply constrained 80 newbuilds on order (4) 69 percent contracted (4) Only a few midwater (for Norway) (4) Demand outlook remains very strong Development driving growth in established deepwater plays Continued exploration success in developing basins (Angola, Brazil, India) E

  10. Slide 10: Most Floater Deliveries are Contracted

    Most Floater Deliveries are Contracted (5) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Q1-08 Q2-08 Q3-08 Q4-08 Q1-09 Q2-09 Q3-09 Q4-09 Q1-10 Q2-10 Q3-10 Q4-10 Q1-11 Q2-11 Q3-11 Q4-11 0 14 28 42 56 70 84 Contracted Floaters Uncontracted Floaters Running Total

  11. Slide 11: Jackup Market Stable Near-Term

    Demand continues to grow Substantial hydrocarbon resources remain in many shallow water areas Exploitation drilling, increased recovery rates, gas Supply has responded to strong prices, dayrates unlikely to climb further Supply growth is a source of concern 28 newbuilds/upgrades delivered since Janu

  12. Slide 12: Jackup Deliveries

    Jackup Deliveries (5) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Q1-08 Q2-08 Q3-08 Q4-08 Q1-09 Q2-09 Q3-09 Q4-09 Q1-10 Q2-10 Q3-10 Q4-10 Q1-11 Q2-11 Q3-11 Q4-11 0 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 Contracted Jackups Uncontracted Jackups Jackup Running Total

  13. Slide 13: A Targeted Jackup Strategy

    A Targeted Jackup Strategy Position fleet in growth regions Middle East Norway Capture significant market share Serve a variety of customers NOCs Majors Independants Improve fleet quality through acquisitions and divestitures

  14. Slide 14: Diversified Revenue Sources

    Diversified Revenue Sources 32% 28% 29% 8% 3% Deepwater Midwater Jackups ADTI Other 50% 17% 33% Majors National Oil Independents By Asset Class (6) By Customer Proforma Revenue YTD September 30, 2007 $8,047 million

  15. Slide 15: Historical Operating Margin Improvement

    Historical Operating Margin Improvement (7) (US$ billions) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 5% 15% 25% 35% 45% 55% Revenue Operating Income Operating Margin

  16. Slide 16: Strong Backlog Creates Visibility

    8.7 3.8 2.7 6.1 2.5 8.5 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013-16 Strong Backlog Creates Visibility Total Contract Revenue Backlog - $32.3 billion (8) (US$ billions)

  17. Slide 17: Percent of Fleet Under Contract Commitments

    Midwater Fleet (25 Rigs) Percent of Fleet Under Contract Commitments (3) 90% 10% 63% 37% 5% 95% High-Specification Floaters Fleet (47 Rigs (10) ) 2008 (Remaining) 2009 86% 14% 2010 65% 35% 33% 67% Jackups Fleet (65 Rigs) 85% 15% 46% 54% 20% 80% (9) Committed Uncommitted

  18. Slide 18: Key Investment Highlights

    Key Investment Highlights Positioned for superior performance World’s largest offshore drilling company Diversified revenue sources Substantial contract revenue backlog Positioned to benefit from strong drilling markets Outstanding shareholder value creation

  19. Slide 19: Appendix

    Appendix (1) Sources: Latest company-issued fleet status reports. “High-Spec” and “Midwater” Floaters classifications are as described in RIG’s March 10, 2008 Fleet Status Report. Excludes tenders, land rigs, managed rigs and rigs held for sale, where applicable. Newbuilds are inclusive of floaters

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