Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Dec. 21, 2020 |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 21, 2020 |
Entity File Number | 001-35345 |
Entity Registrant Name | PACIFIC DRILLING S.A. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | N4 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 8-10, Avenue de la Gare |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | L-1610 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Luxembourg |
Entity Address, Country | LU |
City Area Code | 352 |
Local Phone Number | 27 85 81 35 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common shares, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | PACDQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001517342 |
Amendment Flag | false |