The Marcellus/Utica rig count has held steady at 39 rigs for seven consecutive weeks, marking the region’s highest sustained activity level in more than a year, with Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia all maintaining consistent drilling programs. While national rig activity remains subdued at 544 rigs, Appalachia’s stability highlights disciplined development and the basin’s critical role in long-term U.S. natural gas supply.
Marcellus/Utica Rig Count Holds Firm at One-Year High – January 26, 2026
