It seems that U.S. rig activity is seeing some slight shifts with most basins holding steady while a few show small increases or decreases.
Overview
- Permian Basin added one rig, bringing the total to 307, continuing its position as the most active basin.
- Williston Basin remains unchanged at 34 rigs, indicating steady operations in North and South Dakota.
- Eagle Ford in south Texas stayed at 48 rigs, reflecting stable activity.
- Haynesville in Louisiana saw no change at 33 rigs, maintaining its focus on natural gas.
- Marcellus held steady with 24 rigs, showing consistent natural gas production.
- Cana Woodford maintained 19 rigs, a key play in Oklahoma for natural gas.
- D-J Basin saw a slight decline, down by one to 7 rigs, reflecting slower activity in Colorado.
- Other basins such as the Granite Wash (5 rigs), Ardmore Woodford (2 rigs), Arkoma Woodford (1 rig), Utica (9 rigs), and the Mississippian (no active rigs) all remained unchanged.
This snapshot provides insight into the regional variations of oil and gas drilling across the U.S., with the Permian Basin continuing to lead in terms of activity.
