Oct 20, 2025
Nationally, the U.S. rig count ticked up to 548, with 418 oil rigs, 121 gas rigs, and 17 offshore platforms — a sign of slow but durable recovery heading into winter.
Rig activity across key U.S. basins showed measured stability this week, signaling resilience in the face of tight pricing and selective capital spending.
⚙️ Oklahoma Rises Again
Oklahoma added two rigs, bringing the total to 42 active rigs.
Crews focused in western Oklahoma, chasing liquids-rich rock in the Cana Woodford and Granite Wash. Activity in STACK and SCOOP plays also held steady.
🔹 Nationally, the U.S. rig count ticked up to 548, with 418 oil rigs, 121 gas rigs, and 17 offshore platforms — a sign of slow but durable recovery heading into winter.
📊 Regional Snapshot
- Texas: 237 rigs (-1)
- New Mexico: 102 (+2)
- North Dakota: 28 (steady)
- Colorado: 15 (+1)
- Kansas: 17 (+1)
- Louisiana: 37 (-1)
More rigs mean more local paychecks — and a lift for service yards, water haulers, and rental crews across western counties. Operators continue to drive faster spud-to-TD cycles, holding costs in check as WTI trades tight and Henry Hub softens.
🔹 Marcellus/Utica Holds Steady
The Appalachian Basin kept a firm footing with a combined 37 rigs — unchanged week over week.
📍 State Breakdown
- Pennsylvania: 17 rigs
- Ohio: 13 rigs
- West Virginia: 7 rigs (steady since May 30)
🧭 Play Totals
- Marcellus: 23 rigs
- Utica: 14 rigs
Gas producers continue to prioritize efficiency and cash flow amid muted pricing, balancing output for winter demand and longer-term LNG growth.
🔮 Outlook: Firm Footing Into Winter
Across both oil and gas plays, the trend points to steady hands and selective growth.
If prices hold, Oklahoma could see incremental rigs added, while Appalachian operators maintain disciplined output. Supply chains are stable, crews are ready, and the path ahead looks grounded in reliability and returns.
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