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Note 11 - Subsequent Events</span></b></a>
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<span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">       During the second
quarter of 2009, we adopted SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events"
(as amended) which establishes general standards regarding
the accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after
the balance sheet date but before financial statements are
issued or are available to be issued. Adoption of this
standard did not result in significant changes in the
subsequent events that we are required to recognize or
disclosure in our financial statements.</span></span>
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evaluated subsequent events through July 23, 2009, the date
these condensed consolidated financial statements were filed
with the SEC. On July 17, 2009, we received an $11.5 million
payment from Petrosucre, a subsidiary of PDVSA. Petrosucre took
over complete control of ENSCO 69 in January 2009, and we
terminated our drilling contract with Petrosucre in June 2009
after it failed to satisfy contractual obligations and meet
payment commitments. See "Note 8 - Discontinued Operations" for
additional information on ENSCO 69.</span></span>
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