2009-11-03 22:55:01 -

Ensco International Incorporated (NYSE: ESV) announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share of common stock. The cash dividend : will be paid on December 18, 2009 to stockholders of record on December 7, 2009.

Ensco International brings energy to the world as a global provider of offshore

drilling services to the petroleum industry. With a fleet of ultra-deepwater semisubmersible and premium jackup drilling rigs, Ensco serves customers with high-quality equipment, a well-trained workforce and a strong record of safety and reliability. To learn more about Ensco, please visit the Company’s website at www.enscointernational.com : .



Ensco International IncorporatedSean O’Neill, 214-397-3011Vice
President - Investor Relations