This month’s LOGA drilling report paints a familiar picture across Louisiana’s oil and gas landscape: steady execution, disciplined drilling, and concentrated activity among a handful of Haynesville operators. Rather than expanding rig fleets, companies are continuing to deploy rigs efficiently, maintaining development cadence while carefully managing capital.
Statewide Snapshot: Consistent Drilling Activity
Over the last 30 days, 28 rigs operated across nine Louisiana parishes, confirming that operators remain active even as commodity markets continue to fluctuate.
Activity remains heavily weighted toward North Louisiana’s Haynesville Shale, while South Louisiana operations continue at a slower, steady pace tied to legacy development and select projects.
The data suggests that Louisiana’s drilling environment remains stable and execution-focused, rather than entering a new expansion phase.
Haynesville: Core Operators Continue to Drive Drilling
The Haynesville continues to anchor Louisiana’s upstream sector, with most drilling activity occurring across core parishes such as Caddo, DeSoto, Bossier, and Red River.
A small group of established natural gas operators continues to dominate drilling activity, reflecting the basin’s mature development model.
Top Haynesville Operators by Active Rig Count (Last 30 Days)
APEX NATURAL GAS, LLC led all operators by rig count, running seven rigs across multiple parishes. Apex continues to maintain one of the most consistent drilling programs in the basin.
Expand Energy followed with six rigs, reinforcing its role as one of the largest and most active Haynesville operators.
Aethon Energy maintained four active rigs, demonstrating continued development across its acreage position.
BPX Energy recorded three rigs, while Comstock Resources and EXCO Resources each operated two rigs during the period.
Top Louisiana Accounts by Rig Count (Last 30 Days)
1. APEX NATURAL GAS, LLC
Rig Count: 7 rigs
2. Expand Energy
Rig Count: 6 rigs
3. Aethon Energy
Rig Count: 4 rigs
4. BPX Energy
Rig Count: 3 rigs
5. Comstock Resources Inc.
Rig Count: 2 rigs
Additional rigs were operated by EXCO Resources, LLOX, Geosouthern, Fontainebleau Operating, and Extex Operating, reflecting a mix of established Haynesville developers and smaller regional operators.
South Louisiana: Limited but Ongoing Activity
South Louisiana drilling remains comparatively light, with a handful of rigs operating in legacy plays and targeted development programs.
Operators active in the region include Magnetar, Square Mile Energy, Walter Oil & Gas, Hilcorp, and Highlander Oil & Gas. Activity remains steady but modest, with no signs of a near-term drilling expansion.
What the Data Shows
Looking at rigs operating over the last 30 days provides a clearer view of real drilling activity than headline rig counts alone.
The data reveals three key trends:
- Activity is concentrated among a small number of Haynesville operators
- Development remains steady but controlled
- Operators are prioritizing execution rather than fleet expansion
Bottom Line: Stability Over Expansion
The latest drilling activity confirms that Louisiana’s oil and gas sector remains firmly in execution mode.
Haynesville operators continue to drill at a steady pace, while South Louisiana activity remains selective and measured. The environment reflects today’s disciplined capital strategy: maintain production, advance core acreage, and avoid over-expansion.
For service companies, suppliers, and business development teams, this environment rewards precision targeting and strong relationships with operators actively running rigs, rather than chasing speculative permitting activity.
