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Guarantee Of Registered Securities (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | $ 467,700,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations | $ 432,900,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |
Additions to property and equipment | (397,100,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (272,600,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments | 12,000,000 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments
Other | 400,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities | 800,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations | (384,700,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (271,800,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt | 1,078,700,000 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt
Cash dividends paid | (35,200,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock | (175,700,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs | (23,400,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtExtinguishmentCosts | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtExtinguishmentCosts
Payments of Financing Costs | (8,900,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts
Reduction of long-term borrowings | (861,700,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (7,100,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt
Advances from (to) affiliates | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate
Other | (1,300,000)esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions | (6,200,000)esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 148,200,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (189,000,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |
Operating activities | (8,700,000)us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | (16,300,000)us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations
Investing activities | 400,000 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 1,000,000 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | (8,300,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations | (15,300,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 100,000 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | 100,000 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 223,000,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (43,100,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 664,800,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 165,600,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 887,800,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 122,500,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Ensco Plc [Member] |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (35,400,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (50,100,000)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
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |
Other | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt | 1,078,700,000 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |
Cash dividends paid | (35,200,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (175,700,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs | (23,400,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtExtinguishmentCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |
Payments of Financing Costs | (8,900,000)us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |
Reduction of long-term borrowings | (854,600,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Advances from (to) affiliates | (121,100,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 221,300,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Other | (1,000,000)esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (3,900,000)esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 34,500,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 41,700,000 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
Investing activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | 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
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (900,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (8,400,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 287,400,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 46,500,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 286,500,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 38,100,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember
ENSCO International Inc. [Member] |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (10,800,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (22,200,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |
Additions to property and equipment | (5,100,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (13,900,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |
Other | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations | (5,100,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (13,900,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |
Cash dividends paid | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtExtinguishmentCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |
Payments of Financing Costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts / 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
Advances from (to) affiliates | 15,900,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 35,600,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Other | 0 esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 15,900,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 35,600,000 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
Investing activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | 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
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (500,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 500,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember
Pride International, Inc. [Member] |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (36,300,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | (32,100,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |
Additions to property and equipment | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |
Other | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |
Cash dividends paid | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtExtinguishmentCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |
Payments of Financing Costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |
Reduction of long-term borrowings | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Advances from (to) affiliates | 194,900,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 29,400,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Other | 0 esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 194,900,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 29,400,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |
Operating activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Investing activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 158,600,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | (2,700,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 90,800,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 4,900,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 249,400,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 2,200,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember
Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Of Ensco [Member] |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | 550,200,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 537,300,000 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |
Additions to property and equipment | (392,000,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (258,700,000)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments | 12,000,000 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Other | 400,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 800,000 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations | (379,600,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (257,900,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Cash dividends paid | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtExtinguishmentCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Payments of Financing Costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfFinancingCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Reduction of long-term borrowings | 7,100,000 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (7,100,000)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Advances from (to) affiliates | (89,700,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (286,300,000)us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Other | (300,000)esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (2,300,000)esv_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivitiesExcludingProceedsFromPaymentsForExerciseOfStockOptions / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (97,100,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (295,700,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |
Operating activities | (8,700,000)us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (16,300,000)us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Investing activities | 400,000 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 1,000,000 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | (8,300,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (15,300,000)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 100,000 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 100,000 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 65,300,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (31,500,000)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 286,600,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 113,700,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 351,900,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 82,200,000 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_OtherNonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Consolidating Adjustments [Member] |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_ConsolidatedAdjustmentsMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_ConsolidatedAdjustmentsMember
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |
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