Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cobalt International Energy Inc:

* Cobalt International Energy, Inc. announces public offering of convertible senior notes

* Offering of $1.2 billion principal amount of its convertible senior notes due

2019

* Says intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to fund its

capital expenditures

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