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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Net income | $ (3,888.5)us-gaap_ProfitLoss | $ 1,427.9 us-gaap_ProfitLoss | $ 1,176.7 us-gaap_ProfitLoss
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: |  |  |
Discontinued operations, net | 1,199.2 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax | 2.2 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax | (100.6)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax
Asset Impairment Charges | 4,218.7 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | 0 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges | 0 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
Cost of Services, Depreciation | 537.9 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation | 496.2 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation | 443.8 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation
Settlement of warranty or other claims | 0 esv_SettlementOfWarrantyOrOtherClaims | (11.0)esv_SettlementOfWarrantyOrOtherClaims | (57.9)esv_SettlementOfWarrantyOrOtherClaims
Share-based compensation expense | 45.1 us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 50.3 us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation | 53.2 us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation
Amortization of intangibles and other, net | (7.9)us-gaap_OtherAmortizationOfDeferredCharges | (28.4)us-gaap_OtherAmortizationOfDeferredCharges | (33.6)us-gaap_OtherAmortizationOfDeferredCharges
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | (123.5)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 10.1 us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit | 27.8 us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Other | (16.4)us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense | 15.0 us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense | 6.0 us-gaap_OtherNoncashIncomeExpense
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | 93.3 us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet | (151.1)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet | 439.2 us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | 2,057.9 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations | 1,811.2 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations | 1,954.6 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | (1,568.8)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (1,763.5)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (1,713.2)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Purchases of short-term investments | (790.6)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments | (50.0)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments | (90.0)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 169.2 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 6.0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 3.2 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment
Maturities of short-term investments | 83.3 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments | 50.0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments | 44.5 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations | (2,106.9)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations | (1,757.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations | (1,755.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Cash dividends paid | (703.0)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock | (525.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock | (348.1)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock
Reduction of long-term borrowings | (60.1)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (47.5)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (47.5)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt
Proceeds from exercise of share options | 2.6 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 22.3 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 35.8 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised
Debt financing costs | (13.4)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts | (4.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts
Commercial paper borrowings, net | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper | (125.0)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper
Equity financing costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts | 66.7 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes | 1,246.4 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt
Other | (29.8)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (21.7)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (17.4)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations | 442.7 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (577.1)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (435.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |  |
Operating activities | (3.8)us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 169.3 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 232.5 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations
Investing activities | 109.3 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 32.8 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 58.3 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations | 105.5 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations | 202.1 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations | 290.8 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | (0.2)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | 2.0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 499.2 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (321.5)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 56.4 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 165.6 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 487.1 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 430.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | 664.8 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 165.6 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 487.1 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Ensco Plc [Member] |  |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Net income | (3,902.6)us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 1,418.2 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 1,169.7 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: |  |  |
Discontinued operations, net | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Asset Impairment Charges | 0 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Cost of Services, Depreciation | 0.2 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0.3 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0.4 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (63.8)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (114.8)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (71.6)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Purchases of short-term investments | (716.1)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (0.3)us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Maturities of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Cash dividends paid | (703.0)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (525.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (348.1)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Reduction of long-term borrowings | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Proceeds from exercise of share options | 2.6 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 22.3 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 23.9 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Debt financing costs | (13.4)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |
Commercial paper borrowings, net |  |  | (125.0)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Equity financing costs |  |  | 66.7 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes | 1,246.4 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Other | (13.7)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (14.4)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (11.6)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations | 1,020.8 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (110.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 107.1 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |  |
Operating activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Investing activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 240.9 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (225.3)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 35.2 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 46.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 271.8 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 236.6 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | 287.4 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 46.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 271.8 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Ensco International Inc [Member] |  |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Net income | (3,657.4)us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 259.8 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 256.2 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: |  |  |
Discontinued operations, net | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Asset Impairment Charges | 0 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Cost of Services, Depreciation | 7.6 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 4.0 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 3.5 us-gaap_CostOfServicesDepreciation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (167.6)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (128.7)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (38.2)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | (37.2)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Purchases of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (4.1)us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0.4 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Maturities of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Cash dividends paid | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Reduction of long-term borrowings | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Proceeds from exercise of share options | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 11.9 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Debt financing costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (4.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |
Commercial paper borrowings, net |  |  | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Equity financing costs |  |  | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Other | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations | 204.3 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 131.6 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 39.5 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |  |
Operating activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Investing activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (0.5)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (1.2)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 1.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 0.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 1.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 1.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Pride International Inc Member |  |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Net income | (3,799.0)us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 83.7 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 189.2 us-gaap_ProfitLoss / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations: |  |  |
Discontinued operations, net | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_IncomeLossFromDiscontinuedOperationsNetOfTax / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Asset Impairment Charges | 0 us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |  |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
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