Noncontrolling Interests (Reconciliation Of Income From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | |
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| Income from continuing operations | $ 206.1 | $ 134.0 | $ 375.2 | $ 417.9 |
| Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1.6) | (1.6) | (4.2) | (4.8) |
| Income from continuing operations attributable to Ensco | $ 204.5 | $ 132.4 | $ 371.0 | $ 413.1 |
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- Definition This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any, which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items which are apportioned to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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