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Sale Leaseback (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent | $ 35.4 |  | $ 35.4 | $ 39.8
ENSCO 83, ENSCO 89, ENSCO 98 [Member] |  |  |  |
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties |  | $ 7.5 |  |
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Net | 2.7 |  | 2.7 |
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Gross |  | $ 29.4 |  |
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Current Period Gain Recognized | $ 5.7 |  | $ 19.7 |

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- Definition The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
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