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.