Jan 6 (Reuters) - Rig contractor Ensco Plc ESV.N said
Petrobras PETR4.SA has declared void a contract for a
drillship leased to the Brazilian oil producer.
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, chartered the DS-5 in
2008, when it was owned by Pride International, a company bought
by Ensco in 2011.
Petrobras said in a notice on Monday that Pride had
knowledge that the rig's shipbuilder made "improper payments" to
a marketing consultant who then shared the money with former
employees of Petrobras. (http://1.usa.gov/1JX89dj)
Ensco has denied allegations of corruption in Brazil.