NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES

The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on January 8, 2010, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

[  X  ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3)  That on January 8, 2010 the instruments representing the securities comprising the entire class of this security came to evidence, by operation of law or otherwise, other securities in substitution therefore and represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right  to receive an immediate cash payment.

Pursuant to the change in country of incorporation and change in name of ENSCO International Incorporated which became effective at 12:01 A.M. NYC time on December 23, 2009, each Common Share of ENSCO International Incorporated (Delaware)(Old) was exchanged for one (1) American Depositary Share (Each representing one Class A Ordinary Share) (United Kingdom) (New) on a share for ADS basis.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security was suspended from trading on December 23, 2009.