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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) - Sales Revenue, Net $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Description of the Business [Line Items] |
Gain (loss) on contract termination | $ 205.0
ENSCO DS-9 |
Description of the Business [Line Items] |
Gain (loss) on contract termination | 185.0
ENSCO 8503 [Member] |
Description of the Business [Line Items] |
Gain (loss) on contract termination | $ 20.0

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