Friday, July 17, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 7, is at 588

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 7 last week, resulting in a total count of 588 rigs. Canada decreased by 19 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 198 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Barnett, Granite Wash, and the Permian experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, no region experienced a decrease this week:

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 1
Cana Woodford 20 0
DJ-Niobrara 10 0
Eagle Ford 47 0
Granite Wash 20 1
Haynesville 55 0
Marcellus 24 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 259 3
Utica 12 0
Williston 27 0

All other regions saw no net change in the active rig count.

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