Feb 11 (Reuters) - Blackstone (N:BX) Group LP BX.N :
* Forms partnership for offshore oil & gas drilling services
* Says announced that it has formed clarion offshore partners llc
* Says partnership will provide creative financing solutions including growth
and restructuring capital to the sector
* Clarion offshore partners is a "new platform to provide strategic solutions
to offshore oil and gas drilling and services sector"
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