Monday, June 9, 2025

Oil and Gas Unemployment Dives by Almost Half YOY

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that the number of unemployed workers in the oil and gas extraction industry from September 2017 to September 2018 has decreased from 24,000 to 13,000 unemployed. Oil and Gas Extraction Unemployed (Thousands) The total U.S civilian unemployment rate has declined to 3.7 percent in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 134,000.

Rigs Down By Two In Unusual Week

Shifts run contrary to established trends Drilling activity bucked the historical trend this week, with unusual activity shifts according to Baker Hughes’ Weekly Rig Count. A net two wells shut down this week, leaving 1,052 rigs still operating. The current activity level appears to be at a rough equilibrium, and it has held steady around 1,050 rigs since early May.

Precision Drilling Acquires Trinidad Drilling In White Knight Offer

Transaction represents 17% premium to Trinidad price, 25% premium to hostile offer The recent surge in oil and gas M&A activity extends to oilfield service, as Precision Drilling Corporation (ticker: PD) and Trinidad Drilling (ticker: TDG) announced a merger today. Precision will acquire Trinidad in an all-stock deal, offering 0.445 of a Precision share for each share of Trinidad. Based