Hamilton, Bermuda, September 30, 2010 - Seadrill Limited announces today that it
has successfully completed issuance of a US$350 million bond in the
international market.

The senior unsecured bonds have a coupon of 6.5% payable semi-annually in
arrears and mature in October 2015. The bonds will be issued and redeemed at
100% of their principal amount. Settlement date is scheduled on October
5, 2010. The bonds will be listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Proceeds from the
bond issue will be used for general corporate purposes.



Contact:
Jim Dåtland
Vice President Investor Relations
Seadrill Management AS
 +47 51 30 99 19



This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


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