Transocean Sedco Forex Inc. Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter 2000 Earnings Results Conference Call on the Web.

HOUSTON, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ --

In conjunction with Transocean Sedco Forex's (NYSE: RIG) third quarter 2000 earnings results, you are invited to listen to a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday/October 24, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, with J. Michael Talbert, President and CEO of Transocean Sedco Forex Inc.

What: Transocean Sedco Forex 3Q00 Earnings Results

When: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. ET

Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/TRANSOCEAN/102400/

How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the

address above

Transocean Sedco Forex Analyst Contact: Jeffrey L. Chastain: 713-232-7551

Transocean Sedco Forex Media Contact: Guy A. Cantwell: 713-232-7647

Transocean Sedco Forex Inc. is the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, with an equity market capitalization exceeding $12.0 billion. The company's modern and versatile mobile offshore drilling fleet of 71 rigs, including five newbuilds not yet active, serves every major offshore oil and gas drilling region. The company is an industry leader in deepwater and harsh environment drilling services.

If you are unable to participate during the live, listen-only webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site www.prnewswire.com.

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