Wednesday, April 29, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 2 is at 550

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 12 last week, resulting in a total count of 550 rigs. Canada had an increase of 1 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 199 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Cana Woodford region experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Eagle Ford region is down 1, at 43.
  • The Permian region is down 1, at 250.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 3 0
Arkoma Woodford 2 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 21 1
DJ-Niobrara 11 0
Eagle Ford 43 -1
Granite Wash 14 0
Haynesville 41 0
Marcellus 23 0
Mississippian 1 0
Permian 250 -1
Utica 14 0
Williston 30 0

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

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