February 9, 2017
Division of Corporation Finance
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549-7010
Re: Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness of Ensco plc’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-215853) filed on February 1, 2017.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Ensco plc (the “Registrant”) hereby requests that the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-215853) (the “Registration Statement”) be accelerated so that the Registration Statement will become effective on February 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
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| By: | /s/ Melissa Cougle |
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| Melissa Cougle |
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| Vice President - Treasurer |
cc: | Jonathan Baksht |
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| Ensco plc |
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| Michael McGuinty |
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| Jeremy L. Moore |
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| Baker Botts L.L.P. |
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