EXHIBIT 15.1

August 6, 2002

ENSCO International Incorporated
Dallas, Texas

Re: Registration Statement on Form S-8

With respect to the subject registration statement, we acknowledge our awareness
of the use therein of our report dated April 5, 2002 related to our review of
interim financial information.

Pursuant to Rule 436 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Act), such report is
not considered part of a registration statement prepared or certified by an
accountant, or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within the
meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.

/s/ KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas