National Rig Numbers Dip in the U.S. – Baker Hughes

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Nationally, the U.S. rig count saw a slight dip, dropping by one to 587 total rigs, driven by a decline in oil rigs. Despite this, gas rigs saw a modest increase. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes in rig activity across various states and regions.

Overview

  • Oklahoma: 41 active rigs (up from 35 last year)
  • U.S. total: 587 rigs (down by 1 rig)
  • Oil rigs: 424 (down by 4)
  • Gas rigs: 99 (up by 3)
  • Compared to last year: 36 fewer rigs overall (18 fewer oil rigs, 17 fewer gas rigs)
  • Gulf of Mexico: 19 active rigs (down by 1)
  • Texas: 277 rigs (up by 1)
  • New Mexico: 104 rigs (down by 2)
  • North Dakota: 33 rigs (unchanged)
  • Louisiana: 41 rigs (down by 1)
  • Kansas: 24 rigs (up by 2)
  • Ohio: 9 rigs (unchanged)
  • Pennsylvania: 14 rigs (unchanged)
  • Utah: 11 rigs (unchanged)
  • West Virginia: 10 rigs (unchanged)
  • Wyoming: 17 rigs (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.

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