The latest Baker Hughes report indicates a slight increase in the total number of active oil and gas rigs across the United States, despite some regional declines.
Key Highlights from the Report:
- Oklahoma:
- Current count: 33 active rigs (down by 1 from last week).
- Comparison to last year: Down from 40 rigs.
- National Overview:
- Total U.S. rig count: 586 (up by 2 from last week).
- Oil rigs: 477 (down by 1).
- Gas rigs: 103 (up by 3).
- Comparison to last year: Down 83 rigs (669 rigs last year), including a drop of 28 oil rigs and 53 gas rigs.
- Offshore rigs: 22 (down by 1).
- State-specific Changes:
- Texas: 276 rigs (no change).
- New Mexico: 108 rigs (up by 1).
- North Dakota: 34 rigs (unchanged).
- Louisiana: 42 rigs (down by 2).
- Colorado: 14 rigs (unchanged).
- Kansas: 26 rigs (down by 4).
- Ohio: 11 rigs (up by 1).
- Pennsylvania: 21 rigs (unchanged).
- Utah: 13 rigs (up by 1).
- West Virginia: 5 rigs (unchanged).
- Wyoming: 11 rigs (unchanged).
- Major Basins:
- Permian Basin: 305 rigs (unchanged).
- Williston Basin: 35 rigs (unchanged).
- Eagle Ford: 49 rigs (up by 1).
- Haynesville: 35 rigs (down by 1).
- Marcellus: 25 rigs (unchanged).
- Specific Plays:
- Ardmore Woodford: 1 rig (down by 2).
- Arkoma Woodford: 1 rig (unchanged).
- Cana Woodford: 16 rigs (down by 1).
- Barnett: No active rigs.
- D-J Niobrara: 10 rigs (unchanged).
- Granite Wash: 5 rigs (unchanged).
- Mississippian: 1 rig (unchanged).
- Utica: 11 rigs (up by 1).
These figures indicate a mixed trend in drilling activities, with some areas showing growth while others continue to experience declines. The overall national increase, albeit slight, suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook for the industry.
