ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
This report is furnished in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.
On January 23, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. A copy of such press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published in the "Newsroom" area on the Registrant's Web site at http://www.noblecorp.com. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the press release is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation Press Release dated January 23, 2008, announcing the financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.

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FORM 8-K