Louisiana drilling activity remained steady over the last 30 days, with 25 rigs operating across nine parishes, the majority concentrated in the Haynesville Shale in North Louisiana. A small group of operators led by Apex Natural Gas, Aethon Energy, Expand Energy, and BPX Energy continues to drive most of the drilling activity as companies focus on disciplined development rather than expanding rig fleets.

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.

Louisiana drilling activity remains steady despite continued price volatility, with the Haynesville shale sustaining the majority of statewide momentum. Stable rig counts, incremental permitting, and consistent natural gas development underscore operators’ focus on core assets and disciplined capital deployment.