Monday, March 16, 2026

U.S. rig count decreased by 1, is at 550

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 550 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 10 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 214 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, no regions experienced a decrease this week:

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 3 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 22 0
DJ-Niobrara 9 0
Eagle Ford 40 0
Granite Wash 13 0
Haynesville 52 0
Marcellus 26 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 240 1
Utica 14 0
Williston 28 0

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

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