H&P drilling has completed 709 wells year-to-date, with the highest activity in Texas (404 wells) and New Mexico (177 wells). XTO Energy Inc. leads with 128 wells drilled, followed by OXY USA Inc. (62) and Devon Energy (58). The most active rig is H&P 329, while Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico see the highest drilling concentration.

Here’s a summary of the key insights for your blog on H&P drilling activity in the U.S. year-to-date:

Total Wells Drilled: 709
Total Record Count by Province:
- Texas: 404
- New Mexico: 177
- North Dakota: 32
- Colorado: 26
- Oklahoma: 25
- Others: 45
Top 10 Operators by Wells Drilled:
- XTO Energy Inc.: 128
- OXY USA Inc.: 62
- Devon Energy: 58
- ConocoPhillips: 55
- EOG Resources: 49
- Others in the top 10 range from 45 to 30 wells
Top 10 Counties by Record Count:
- Lea, NM: 89
- Eddy, NM: 88
- Midland, TX: 56
- Loving, TX: 52
- Reeves, TX: 48
- Others range from 40 to 25 wells
Top 10 Rigs by Record Count:
- H&P 329: 9
- H&P 519: 8
- H&P 313: 8
- H&P 602: 7
- H&P 505: 7
- Others range from 7 to 5 wells

Key Takeaways from H&P Drilling Activity YTD

Strong Drilling Activity – H&P has drilled 709 wells across the U.S. year-to-date, with Texas (404 wells) and New Mexico (177 wells) leading the way.
Top Operators – XTO Energy Inc. (128 wells), OXY USA Inc. (62 wells), and Devon Energy (58 wells) are the most active operators using H&P rigs.
High-Activity Regions – Lea County (NM) and Eddy County (NM) are the top drilling hotspots, with Midland and Loving Counties in Texas also seeing significant activity.
Most Active Rigs – H&P 329, H&P 519, and H&P 313 lead in total wells drilled, showing high utilization of these rigs.
Permian Basin Dominance – The majority of drilling is concentrated in the Permian Basin, reinforcing its position as the most active oil and gas play in the U.S.