ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INC
10-Q, 1996-04-26
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                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D. C.  20549

                                 FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

[X]  Quarterly report pursuant  to Section  13 or 15(d)  of the  Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996
                               --------------

                                     OR


[ ]  Transition  report pursuant to Section  13 or 15(d)  of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________


                                      

                         Commission File Number 1-8097

                        ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                      DELAWARE                         76-0232579
         (State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer
          incorporation or organization)           Identification No.)

                       
                2700 Fountain Place            
           1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas              75202 - 2792
      (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (214) 922-1500


Indicate by  check mark whether  the registrant  (1) has filed  all reports
required to  be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject
to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   YES [ X ]    NO [   ]

There  were  60,673,402 shares  of  Common Stock,  $.10 par  value,  of the
registrant outstanding as of April 24, 1996.<PAGE>



                      ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED

                             INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

                    FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1996



                                                                 PAGE  
                                                               --------
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          Consolidated Balance Sheet
              March 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995                 3

          Consolidated Statement of Income
              Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995           4
     
          Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
              Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995           5

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements             6 - 7
               
     ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
              FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS      8 - 14


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

     ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS                                   15

     ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K                    15


SIGNATURES                                                         16<PAGE>



                       PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                                                   March 31,  December 31,
                                                     1996         1995    
                                                  (Unaudited)   
                                                  ----------- -----------
                                                       (In thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
  Cash and cash equivalents.....................   $ 75,154      $ 77,064
  Short-term investments........................          -         5,000
  Accounts and notes receivable, net............     65,071        60,796
  Prepaid expenses and other....................     21,587        22,893
        Total current assets....................    161,812       165,753

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST.................    843,943       818,266
  Less accumulated depreciation.................    201,450       185,334 
        Property and equipment, net.............    642,493       632,932

OTHER ASSETS....................................     20,315        22,766
                                                   $824,620      $821,451

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                       
CURRENT LIABILITIES                                 
  Accounts payable..............................   $ 16,441      $  8,936
  Accrued liabilities...........................     28,630        45,820
  Current maturities of long-term debt..........     32,851        32,052
        Total current liabilities...............     77,922        86,808

LONG-TERM DEBT..................................    150,518       159,201

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES...........................     29,251        26,800

OTHER LIABILITIES...............................     20,092        17,393

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common stock, $.10 par value, 125.0 million 
    shares authorized, 67.0 million and 66.9 
    million shares issued.......................      6,695         6,689
  Additional paid-in capital....................    616,300       615,644
  Accumulated deficit...........................     (8,908)      (23,598)
  Restricted stock (unearned compensation)......     (5,027)       (5,263)
  Cumulative translation adjustment.............     (1,086)       (1,086)
  Treasury stock at cost, 6.3 million shares....    (61,137)      (61,137)
        Total stockholders' equity .............    546,837       531,249
                                                   $824,620      $821,451


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.<PAGE>

             ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                (Unaudited)


                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                      March 31,      
                                               -----------------------
                                                 1996          1995  
                                               --------     ----------
                                                            (Restated)
                                               (In thousands, except
                                                   per share data)

OPERATING REVENUES...........................  $ 84,546      $ 61,130 

OPERATING EXPENSES
  Operating costs............................    43,524        36,095
  Depreciation and amortization..............    16,374        13,546
  General and administrative.................     2,215         2,143
                                                 62,113        51,784

OPERATING INCOME.............................    22,433         9,346 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
  Interest income............................     1,236         2,149
  Interest expense...........................    (4,049)       (4,391)
  Other, net.................................       264           943 
                                                 (2,549)       (1,299)

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
  INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST.........    19,884         8,047 

PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES
  Current income taxes.......................       367           498
  Deferred income taxes......................     4,400          (459)
                                                  4,767            39 

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
  MINORITY INTEREST..........................    15,117         8,008

MINORITY INTEREST............................       427           602

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS............    14,690         7,406

INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION...........         -           216 

NET INCOME ..................................  $ 14,690      $  7,622 


EARNINGS PER SHARE
  Continuing operations......................  $    .24      $    .12
  Discontinued operation.....................         -           .01
                                               $    .24      $    .13

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING..........    60,651        60,648 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.<PAGE>



             ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)


                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                           March 31,     
                                                      -------------------  
                                                        1996       1995  
                                                      --------  ---------
                                                                (Restated)
                                                         (In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net income........................................  $ 14,690   $  7,622 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by operating activities:
       Net cash provided by discontinued operation..         -        973
       Depreciation and amortization................    16,374     13,546 
       Deferred income tax provision (benefit)......     4,400       (459) 
       Amortization of other assets.................       752        742 
       Other........................................      (262)        46 
       Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
         Increase in accounts receivable............    (4,275)    (5,286)
         (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses 
           and other................................      (642)     3,933
         Increase in accounts payable...............     7,495      4,867
         Decrease in accrued liabilities............    (1,491)    (4,801) 
             Net cash provided by operating                   
               activities...........................    37,041     21,183

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Additions to property and equipment...............   (38,878)   (28,026)
  Sale of short-term investments....................     5,000          -
  Other.............................................     2,128     (1,537)
      Net cash used by investing activities.........   (31,750)   (29,563) 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Reduction of long-term borrowings.................    (7,846)   (12,603)
  Repurchase of common stock........................         -     (7,042)
  Other.............................................       645          4  
    Net cash used by financing activities...........    (7,201)   (19,641) 

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...............    (1,910)   (28,021) 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD......    77,064    147,851 
       
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD............  $ 75,154   $119,830


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.<PAGE>


             ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                (Unaudited)


NOTE 1 - UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by
ENSCO International Incorporated (the  "Company"), without audit,  pursuant
to  the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and
in accordance  with generally  accepted accounting  principles and,  in the
opinion  of management, reflect  all adjustments  (which consist  of normal
recurring  adjustments) which  are necessary  for a  fair statement  of the
results of operations for the interim periods presented.

It  is recommended  that these statements  be read in  conjunction with the
Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for  the year
ended December  31, 1995  included in  the Company's  Annual Report  to the
Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K.

NOTE 2 - ACQUISITION

On  March 21,  1996, the  Company entered  into a  definitive agreement  to
acquire  DUAL  DRILLING COMPANY  ("Dual").   Dual  operates a  fleet  of 20
offshore  drilling  rigs, including  10 jackup  rigs and  10 self-contained
platform rigs.  Twelve of Dual's rigs  are located in the U.S., with  three
jackup rigs and seven platform  rigs currently located in the U.S.  Gulf of
Mexico and two platform rigs off the coast of California.  The remainder of
Dual's fleet operates in international  waters, with rigs currently located
offshore  India,  Mexico,  Qatar,  Indonesia  and  China.    Dual's  common
stockholders  will receive 0.625 shares  of the Company's  common stock for
each  share of  Dual  common stock,  which  is expected  to  result in  the
issuance  of approximately  10.0  million shares  of  the Company's  common
stock.  The Company will account for the acquisition of Dual  as a purchase
acquisition.  

The Company has received  early termination of  the waiting period for  the
transaction  under  applicable  U.S.  antitrust  laws.    Dual's  financial
advisors  have rendered  a  fairness opinion  on  the transaction  for  the
benefit of Dual's stockholders  and Dual's Board of Directors  has resolved
to recommend the transaction to its stockholders at  a special meeting that
is expected  to take place in  June 1996.  Dual's  majority stockholder has
agreed to vote in favor of the acquisition of Dual by the Company.  Closing
of the transaction is expected before June 30, 1996.

NOTE 3 - PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The current  income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 1996
is  primarily  for the  Company's operations  in  Venezuela.   The deferred
income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 1996  relates  to
the Company's operations in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Venezuela.  No
provision for regular U.S. federal  income taxes has been recorded for  the
three months ended  March 31, 1996 due to the  utilization of net operating
loss carryforwards to offset taxes currently payable.  



At March 31, 1996, the Company  had regular and alternative minimum tax net
operating  loss carryforwards  of approximately  $228.2 million  and $159.1
million, respectively,  and investment  tax credit and  alternative minimum
tax  credit  carryforwards  of  approximately $360,000  and  $1.5  million,
respectively.  

NOTE 4 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In February 1991, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company  filed an action
against TransAmerican Natural Gas  Corporation and related subsidiaries and
affiliates ("TransAmerican")  seeking damages for  breach of contract.   In
August 1991, TransAmerican filed  a state court action against  the wholly-
owned subsidiary of the Company seeking  damages for breach of contract and
tort claims.   On April 5, 1996,  the U.S. District Court  for the Southern
District   of  Texas,   Houston  Division,   entered  a   judgment  against
TransAmerican.  As a result of the judgment,  on April 18, 1996 the wholly-
owned  subsidiary of the Company  entered into a  settlement agreement with
TransAmerican.  Under the terms of the  settlement agreement, TransAmerican
agreed to pay the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, prior to June 17,
1996, approximately $7.2 million  plus interest.  Additionally, all  claims
or causes of action which TransAmerican has or may have against the Company
or its  wholly-owned subsidiary,  including, without limitation,  the state
court  action currently pending, have been or  will be dismissed.  Interest
accrues at a rate of 15% per annum on the unpaid balance of  the settlement
proceeds from  April 16,  1996.   The  Company anticipates  a  gain on  the
settlement with TransAmerican  of approximately $6.3 million  in the second
quarter of 1996.          

In  mid-January 1996, one of the Company's  jackup rigs located in the U.S.
Gulf of  Mexico experienced damage as it was preparing  to jack up on a new
location.  The jackup rig was mobilized to a shipyard where it is currently
undergoing repairs  and is expected  to be available for  work in mid-1996.
The  Company  is  fully insured  for  damage to,  loss  of,  and/or salvage
operations related to the jackup rig and the Company expects that all  such
costs incurred will be recoverable from its insurance coverage.<PAGE>


ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND  ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION  AND
          RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

ENSCO International Incorporated (the "Company") provides offshore contract
drilling and marine  transportation services  to the oil  and gas  industry
with operations  in the U.S. Gulf  of Mexico, the North  Sea and Venezuela.
The  Company's complement of offshore  drilling rigs consists  of 24 jackup
rigs,  of which  18 are  located in  the U.S.  Gulf of  Mexico and  six are
located  in the North  Sea, and 10  barge drilling rigs  on Lake Maracaibo,
Venezuela.   The  Company's  marine  transportation  fleet consists  of  37
vessels, all of which  are located in  the U.S. Gulf  of Mexico.   Industry
activity levels for  offshore drilling rigs and U.S.  Gulf of Mexico marine
vessels increased  in the first quarter  of 1996 over  the already improved
levels prevalent in the second half of 1995.  The increased activity levels
in the first quarter of  1996 have resulted in demand increasing  to absorb
most of the rigs that are being actively marketed in the major offshore oil
and gas markets throughout the world and for actively marketed U.S. Gulf of
Mexico marine vessels.   

Industry activity  levels for U.S.  Gulf of  Mexico jackup rigs  and marine
vessels increased  in the first quarter of 1996 in comparison to the latter
part  of 1995 due, in  part, to a sustained  level of increased natural gas
prices in  late-1995 and the  first quarter  of 1996.   Unless  there is  a
significant  deterioration  in  natural  gas  prices,  management  believes
current  U.S. Gulf of Mexico  industry activity levels  are sustainable for
the  remainder of  1996, and  in particular,  demand for  cantilever jackup
rigs, which is the Company's  main focus, is expected to remain  strong due
to the increased level of development activity which requires  cantilevered
drilling over existing production platforms.  

In the North  Sea, industry activity levels increased in  the first quarter
of  1996  with full  utilization of  all actively  marketed jackup  rigs as
compared to near full  utilization in 1995.  Management  anticipates, based
on  current  market conditions,  that  North Sea  industry  activity levels
should remain  fairly stable for the remainder of 1996, although lower spot
prices for natural gas in the United Kingdom present some uncertainty.  

The Company's  barge drilling  rigs in  Venezuela  generally operate  under
long-term  contracts  for a  national  oil company.    As  a result,  their
activity levels are not as dependent on oil and natural gas prices.

Offshore  rig and marine vessel  industry utilization for  the three months
ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 is summarized below:

            INDUSTRY WIDE AVERAGES *                    1996     1995    
            ------------------------                   ------   ------

            Offshore Rigs
                 U.S. Gulf of Mexico:
                      All Rigs:
                           Rigs Under Contract           149      118       
                           Total Rigs Available          178      179      
                           % Utilization                 84%      66%      <PAGE>


                      Jackup Rigs:
                           Rigs Under Contract           115       96      
                           Total Rigs Available          137      141      
                           % Utilization                 84%      68%      

                 Worldwide:
                      All Rigs:
                           Rigs Under Contract           552      522      
                           Total Rigs Available          641      653      
                           % Utilization                 86%      80%      

                      Jackup Rigs:
                           Rigs Under Contract           334      311      
                           Total Rigs Available          384      391      
                           % Utilization                 87%      80%      

            Marine Vessels  
               U.S. Gulf of Mexico:
                  Vessels Under Contract                 268      233      
                  Total Vessels Available                281      277      
                  % Utilization                          95%      84%      

            *   Industry   utilization    based   on    data
                published by Offshore Data Services, Inc.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following analysis highlights  the Company's operating results for  the
three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 (in thousands):

                                                      1996        1995  
            OPERATING RESULTS                       --------    --------
            -----------------
                Revenues                            $ 84,546    $ 61,130
                Operating margin (1)                  41,022      25,035   
                Operating income                      22,433       9,346
                Other expense                         (2,549)     (1,299)
                Provision for income taxes            (4,767)        (39)
                Minority interest                       (427)       (602)
                Income from continuing operations     14,690       7,406
                Income from discontinued operation         -         216
                Net income                            14,690       7,622 
     
                  
            REVENUES
            --------
                Contract drilling
                  United States jackup rigs         $ 36,053    $ 27,722
                  North Sea jackup rigs               20,922      10,681
                     Total jackup rigs                56,975      38,403   
                  Barge drilling rigs - Venezuela     15,908      15,497
                     Total contract drilling          72,883      53,900
                Marine transportation
                  AHTS (2)                             3,778       2,793    
                  Supply                               6,595       3,932<PAGE>


                  Mini-supply                          1,290         505
            Total marine transportation               11,663       7,230

                Total                               $ 84,546    $ 61,130

            OPERATING MARGIN (1)
            --------------------
                Contract drilling
                  United States jackup rigs         $ 16,154    $ 10,281
                  North Sea jackup rigs                9,429       3,520
                    Total jackup rigs                 25,583      13,801
                  Barge drilling rigs - Venezuela      9,994       9,734
                    Total offshore rigs               35,577      23,535   
                  Land rig (3)                           (31)       (114)
                    Total contract drilling           35,546      23,421

                Marine transportation
                  AHTS (2)                             2,177       1,085   
                  Supply                               2,901         545
                  Mini-supply                            398         (16)
                    Total marine transportation        5,476       1,614

                  Total                             $ 41,022    $ 25,035

            (1)  Defined as revenues less  operating expenses, exclusive of
                 depreciation and general and administrative expenses.

            (2)  Anchor handling tug supply vessels.

            (3)  The  Company owns  one land  rig which  is stacked  in the
                 Middle East.

The  following is  an  analysis of  certain  operating information  of  the
Company for the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995:

                                                      1996        1995  
            CONTRACT DRILLING                       --------    --------
            -----------------
                Rig utilization:
                  United States jackup rigs            90%         88%  
                  North Sea jackup rigs                94%         60%  
                    Total jackup rigs                  91%         82%
                  Barge drilling rigs - Venezuela      80%         98%  
                    Total                              88%         87%  

                Average day rates:
                  United States jackup rigs         $ 23,385    $ 19,989
                  North Sea jackup rigs               43,345      39,206
                    Total jackup rigs                 27,959      23,200
                  Barge drilling rigs - Venezuela     21,798      17,490
                    Total                           $ 26,266    $ 21,187<PAGE>

            MARINE TRANSPORTATION 
            ---------------------
                Fleet utilization:
                  AHTS *                               88%         70%     
                  Supply                               89%         72%  
                  Mini-supply                          66%         41%  
                    Total                              84%         65%  

                Average day rates:
                  AHTS *                            $  7,828    $  7,001
                  Supply                               3,535       2,875
                  Mini-supply                          2,678       1,715
                    Total                           $  4,120    $  3,473

            *   Anchor handling tug supply vessels.<PAGE>

The Company's consolidated revenues,  operating margin and operating income
(defined as revenues less operating  expenses, depreciation and general and
administrative  expenses)  for  the  three  months  ended  March  31,  1996
increased significantly from  the same period in 1995.   The increases were
due  primarily to  increased  average day  rates  and utilization  for  the
Company's rigs and vessels  in the first quarter of 1996 and  the return to
work  of  various  rigs  and  vessels that  were  in  shipyards  for  major
modifications  and enhancements  in the  prior year  period.   The improved
level of operating income in the first quarter of 1996 was offset, in part,
by increased depreciation expense  associated with the addition of  a North
Sea  jackup rig in March  1995 and the  return to work of  various rigs and
vessels that experienced major modifications and enhancements in 1995.

CONTRACT DRILLING

Revenues and operating margins for the  Company's contract drilling segment
for  the  three  months  ended  March   31,  1996  were  up  35%  and  52%,
respectively, compared  to  the  prior  year  period.    The  significantly
improved 1996 results were primarily due to increased current year activity
levels in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea which were contributing
factors  to higher  average  day rates  for  the Company's  jackup  rigs as
compared to the  prior year period.   Average day  rates for the  Company's
jackup rigs  in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and  the North Sea increased by 17%
and 11%, respectively, from the  prior year period.  The 1996  results also
benefitted from the return to work in 1995 of three of the Company's jackup
rigs, two in the  North Sea and one in  the U.S. Gulf of Mexico,  that were
undergoing major modifications  and enhancements in the prior  year period.
These  increases  were  partially offset  by  two  barge  drilling rigs  in
Venezuela coming off contract in the second quarter of 1995.  Modifications
on the two barge drilling rigs in Venezuela  are substantially complete and
the  Company  is  currently  in  final  negotiations  with  Lagoven,   S.A.
("Lagoven"),  a subsidiary of the  Venezuela national oil  company, for the
rigs to begin operating in the second quarter of 1996. 

The Venezuelan  currency experienced  significant devaluation in  the first
half  of 1994 and the Venezuelan government established policies to control
the  exchange rate of the  Venezuelan currency and  severely restricted the
conversion  of  Venezuelan  currency  to  U.S.  dollars.    The  Venezuelan
government further devalued the Venezuela currency against  the U.S. dollar
in  late  1995.   In  April  1996,  the  Venezuela government  removed  all
conversion and  exchange controls and the Venezuelan currency began trading
freely.  To date, the Company has not experienced problems  associated with
receiving U.S. dollar payments  with respect to the U.S.  dollar portion of
its  contracts with  Lagoven.   Changes in  these conditions,  other policy
enactments,  or political developments  in Venezuela could  have an adverse
effect  upon the  Company.   However,  the  Company believes  such  adverse
effects  are unlikely due to the volume of  U.S. dollars paid to the parent
company of Lagoven for its oil exports.

On  March 21,  1996, the  Company entered  into a  definitive  agreement to
acquire  DUAL DRILLING  COMPANY  ("Dual").   Dual operates  a  fleet of  20
offshore  drilling  rigs, including  10 jackup  rigs and  10 self-contained
platform rigs.  Twelve of  Dual's rigs are located in the U.S.,  with three
jackup rigs and seven platform  rigs currently located in the U.S.  Gulf of
Mexico and two platform rigs off the coast of California.  The remainder of
Dual's fleet operates in international  waters, with rigs currently located
offshore  India,  Mexico,  Qatar, Indonesia  and  China.    Closing of  the
transaction is expected before June 30, 1996.
<PAGE>
MARINE TRANSPORTATION

Revenues  and operating  margins  for the  Company's marine  transportation
segment for  the three months  ended March 31, 1996  were up 61%  and 239%,
respectively, in  comparison to the  prior year period.   The  1996 results
improved  significantly from the prior year period due to increased current
year activity  levels in the U.S.  Gulf of Mexico which  was a contributing
factor  to higher average day rates for the Company's marine transportation
vessels as compared  to the prior year  period.  Average day  rates for the
Company's marine  transportation vessels increased  by 19%  from the  prior
year period.  The 1996 results  also benefitted from the return to work  in
1995  of four mini-supply vessels that were undergoing modifications in the
prior year period and the purchase of six supply vessels in late-1995, four
of which were previously operated under operating lease agreements.
 
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by 21% for the three months
ended March 31, 1996  as compared to the prior year period due primarily to
depreciation  on  a  North  Sea  jackup rig  acquired  in  March  1995  and
depreciation  on six supply vessels  purchased in late  1995.  Depreciation
expense also increased in the first  quarter of 1996 due to depreciation on
major modifications and enhancements of rigs and vessels in 1995. 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Other  income (expense) for the three months  ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
was as follows (in thousands):

                                               1996       1995  
                                             --------   --------
                Interest income              $  1,236   $  2,149
                Interest expense               (4,049)    (4,391)          
                Other, net                        264        943
                                             $ (2,549)  $ (1,299)
              
The  Company's interest income and interest expense decreased for the three
months ended  March 31,  1996  as compared  to the  prior  year period  due
primarily to  lower average cash balances in the current period and general
principal  reductions  in  long-term  debt balances  since  the  prior year
period, respectively.   Other, net  income decreased for  the three  months
ended March 31, 1996 as compared to  the prior year period due primarily to
gains on  the sale of foreign currency  denominated securities in the prior
year period. 

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The Company's provision  for income  taxes increased for  the three  months
ended March 31,  1996 as compared to the prior year period due to increased
deferred income tax provisions in  the current period.  The  Company's U.S.
deferred income tax provision increased by $3.6 million from the prior year
period  due primarily  to the  timing of  the recognition  of the  expected
utilization or  non-utilization of  U.S. net operating  loss carryforwards.
The deferred income  tax provisions in  the U.S., Venezuela and  the United
Kingdom also  increased  for  the three  months  ended March  31,  1996  as
compared to the prior year period due, in part, to increased differences in
the book and tax basis of property and equipment. <PAGE>

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- -------------------------------

CASH FLOW AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

The  Company's cash flow from  operations and capital  expenditures for the
three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows (in thousands): 

                                               1996       1995   
                                             --------   --------
          Cash flow from operations          $ 37,041   $ 21,183      
          Capital expenditures
                    Sustaining               $  2,551   $  2,695
                    Enhancements               23,056     11,810
                    New Construction                -        766
                    Acquisitions               13,271     12,755
                                             $ 38,878   $ 28,026
 
Cash flow from operations  increased by $15.9 million for  the three months
ended March 31, 1996 as compared to the prior year period.  The increase in
cash  flow from  operations is  primarily a  result of  increased operating
margins in  the first three  months of 1996  as compared to  the prior year
period and an increase in  cash flow from the net change in various working
capital accounts.  

Management  anticipates that  capital expenditures  in 1996,  excluding any
amounts  associated  with  Dual,  will  be  approximately  $113.0  million,
including  $20.0  million  for   existing  operations,  $80.0  million  for
modifications  and enhancements  of  rigs  and  vessels and  $13.0  million
related to a  deferred purchase payment on a North  Sea jackup rig acquired
in March 1995.   The Company may spend additional funds  to acquire rigs or
vessels in 1996, depending on market conditions and opportunities.

FINANCING AND CAPITAL RESOURCES   

The Company's long-term debt, total  capital and debt to capital  ratios at
March 31, 1996 and  December 31, 1995 are  summarized below (in  thousands,
except percentages):

                                           MARCH 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                             1996           1995   
                                         ------------    -----------
          Long-term debt                   $150,518        $159,201      
          Total capital                     697,355         690,450
          Long-term debt to total capital       22%             23%

The decrease in long-term  debt relates to scheduled repayments.  The total
capital of the Company increased primarily  due to the profitability of the
Company for the three months ended March  31, 1996 offset, in part, by  the
reduction in long-term debt.  

On March  21, 1996,  the Company  entered into  a  definitive agreement  to
acquire Dual.  Dual's common stockholders  will receive 0.625 shares of the
Company's  common  stock for  each  share of  Dual common  stock,  which is
expected to result in the issuance of approximately 10.0  million shares of
the Company's common stock.  The Company has received early termination  of
the  waiting period  for the  transaction under  applicable U.S.  antitrust<PAGE>


laws.   Dual's financial advisors have  rendered a fairness opinion  on the
transaction  for the  benefit of  Dual's stockholders  and Dual's  Board of
Directors  has resolved to recommend the transaction to its stockholders at
a  special meeting that  is expected to  take place  in June 1996.   Dual's
majority stockholder has agreed to vote in favor of the acquisition of Dual
by  the Company.   Closing of the  transaction is expected  before June 30,
1996.

The Company had a $64.0  million undrawn revolving line of credit  at March
31,  1996.  The revolver is reduced  semi-annually by $6.0 million with the
remaining line expiring in October 2001.   

The Company's liquidity position at March 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 is
summarized in the table below (in thousands, except ratios):

                                            MARCH 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                               1996          1995    
                                            ---------     ------------
          Cash and short-term investments    $ 75,154      $ 82,064
          Working capital                      83,890        78,945
          Current ratio                           2.1           1.9

Based on current energy industry  conditions, management believes cash flow
from operations, the Company's  existing credit facility and  the Company's
working capital should be sufficient to fund the Company's short and  long-
term liquidity needs.  

PRIVATE LITIGATION SECURITIES REFORM ACT OF 1995
- ------------------------------------------------

This   report  contains   forward-looking  statements   based  on   current
expectations  that  involve  a number  of  risks  and  uncertainties.   The
forward-looking statements are made  pursuant to safe harbor  provisions of
the Private Securities  Litigation Reform Act  of 1995.   The factors  that
could  cause actual  results to  differ  materially include  the following:
industry  conditions  and competition,  cyclical  nature  of the  industry,
worldwide  expenditures for  oil  and gas  drilling, operational risks  and
insurance, risks  associated with  operating in foreign  jurisdictions, and
the  risks described  from time  to time  in  the Company's reports  to the
Securities  and  Exchange  Commission, which  include  the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995. <PAGE>


                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In February 1991, a  wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company filed an action
against TransAmerican Natural Gas  Corporation and related subsidiaries and
affiliates ("TransAmerican")  seeking damages for  breach of contract.   In
August 1991, TransAmerican filed  a state court action against  the wholly-
owned  subsidiary of the Company seeking damages for breach of contract and
tort claims.  On  April 5, 1996, the U.S.  District Court for the  Southern
District   of  Texas,   Houston  Division,   entered  a   judgment  against
TransAmerican.  As a result of the judgment, on April  18, 1996 the wholly-
owned  subsidiary of the Company  entered into a  settlement agreement with
TransAmerican.  Under the terms  of the settlement agreement, TransAmerican
agreed to pay the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, prior to June 17,
1996,  approximately $7.2 million plus interest.   Additionally, all claims
or causes of action which TransAmerican has or may have against the Company
or its  wholly-owned subsidiary,  including, without limitation,  the state
court action  currently pending, have been or  will be dismissed.  Interest
accrues at a rate of 15% per annum on the unpaid  balance of the settlement
proceeds from  April 16,  1996.   The  Company anticipates  a  gain on  the
settlement with TransAmerican of  approximately $6.3 million in the  second
quarter of 1996. 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

            (a)     Exhibits and Exhibit Index

                    Exhibit No.
                    -----------

                        27    Financial Data Schedule
                
                
            (b)     Reports on Form 8-K

                    The Company filed Current Reports on Form 8-K dated:

                    (i)       January 25, 1996, with respect to  the Letter
                              of  Intent   for  the  acquisition   of  DUAL
                              DRILLING COMPANY by the Company, and

                    (ii)      March 21, 1996, with respect to the Agreement
                              and Plan of Merger  between the Company,  DDC
                              Acquisition Company and DUAL DRILLING COMPANY
                              and the Voting  Agreement between the Company
                              and Dual Invest AS.<PAGE>


                                 SIGNATURES



Pursuant to  the requirements of the  Securities Exchange Act  of 1934, the
registrant  has duly caused this  report to be signed on  its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.





                                   ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED



Date:   April 25, 1996             /s/  C. Christopher Gaut      
      ------------------           ----------------------------------
                                   C. Christopher Gaut
                                   Chief Financial Officer


                                   /s/  H. E. Malone  
                                   ----------------------------------
                                   H. E. Malone, Corporate Controller
                                   and Chief Accounting Officer<PAGE>

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