This weeks LOGA drilling report reflects a familiar pattern across Louisiana’s oil and gas landscape: steady execution, disciplined drilling programs, and concentrated activity among a small group of Haynesville operators.
Rather than expanding rig fleets, companies continue to deploy rigs strategically, maintaining development schedules while carefully managing capital and operational efficiency.
Statewide Snapshot: Stable Drilling Across Key Parishes
Over the last 30 days, 25 rigs operated across nine Louisiana parishes, highlighting consistent drilling activity despite fluctuating commodity markets.
The majority of drilling continues to be concentrated in North Louisiana’s Haynesville Shale, while South Louisiana activity remains limited and selective, tied primarily to legacy fields and targeted development.
This data reinforces a broader trend in Louisiana’s upstream sector: operators are maintaining steady production-focused drilling programs rather than entering a new expansion cycle.
Haynesville: Core Operators Continue to Anchor Activity
The Haynesville Shale remains the center of Louisiana’s drilling activity, with the majority of rigs operating across core parishes including:
- DeSoto Parish
- Caddo Parish
- Sabine Parish
- Red River Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
These areas represent the heart of the Haynesville natural gas play, where operators continue to advance development on established acreage positions.
A small group of large natural gas producers continues to dominate drilling activity, reflecting the basin’s mature and capital-disciplined development model.
Top Haynesville Operators by Active Rig Count (Last 30 Days)
APEX NATURAL GAS, LLC led all operators during the period, running seven rigs across multiple parishes. Apex continues to operate one of the most consistent and active drilling programs in the basin.
Aethon Energy followed with four rigs, maintaining steady development activity across its Haynesville acreage.
Expand Energy also operated four rigs, reinforcing its position as a major gas-focused operator in the region.
BPX Energy maintained three rigs, while Comstock Resources and EXCO Resources each operated two rigs during the reporting period.
Top Louisiana Accounts by Rig Count (Last 30 Days)
1. APEX NATURAL GAS, LLC
Rig Count: 7 rigs
2. Aethon Energy
Rig Count: 4 rigs
3. Expand Energy
Rig Count: 4 rigs
4. BPX Energy
Rig Count: 3 rigs
5. Comstock Resources Inc.
Rig Count: 2 rigs
6. EXCO Resources, Inc.
Rig Count: 2 rigs
Additional drilling activity came from Geosouthern Energy, Ensight IV Energy Management, and LLOX, representing smaller but active operators participating in Louisiana development programs.
Parish-Level Activity: DeSoto Leads the Basin
Looking at drilling by location, activity remains heavily concentrated in DeSoto Parish, the core of the Haynesville shale.
Rig Activity by Parish (Last 30 Days)
- DeSoto Parish: 10 rigs
- Caddo Parish: 5 rigs
- Sabine Parish: 2 rigs
- Red River Parish: 2 rigs
- Natchitoches Parish: 2 rigs
- Bossier Parish: 1 rig
- Bienville Parish: 1 rig
- Webster Parish: 1 rig
- Plaquemines Parish: 1 rig
This distribution highlights the continued dominance of the North Louisiana gas corridor, with DeSoto and Caddo serving as the operational center of the basin.
South Louisiana: Limited but Ongoing Activity
South Louisiana drilling remains comparatively light.
Only one active rig was recorded in Plaquemines Parish, operated by LLOX, indicating continued but limited activity tied to offshore-adjacent and legacy oil development.
Compared to the Haynesville, South Louisiana development remains measured and opportunistic, rather than part of a broader drilling expansion.
What the Data Shows
Analyzing rigs operating over the last 30 days provides a clearer picture of real drilling activity than headline rig counts alone.
Three key trends emerge from the data:
1. Activity remains concentrated among a small number of Haynesville operators
A handful of companies account for the majority of rigs running across the state.
2. Development remains steady but controlled
Operators are maintaining drilling cadence without significantly expanding rig fleets.
3. North Louisiana continues to dominate Louisiana’s drilling landscape
The Haynesville remains the engine of the state’s upstream activity.
Bottom Line: Execution Mode Continues
The latest Louisiana drilling activity confirms that the state’s oil and gas sector remains firmly in execution mode rather than expansion mode.
Haynesville operators continue to drill steadily, focusing on maximizing returns from core acreage positions, while South Louisiana activity remains selective and limited.
For oilfield service companies, suppliers, and business development teams, the environment favors precision targeting and strong operator relationships, particularly with the small group of companies consistently running rigs across the Haynesville.
Understanding who is actively drilling — and where — remains the key to winning new business in Louisiana’s upstream market.
