Wednesday, August 19, 2026

U.S. rig count had a decrease of 4 this week, at 749

Oil and Gas 360


This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that U.S. had a decrease of 4 over last week, resulting in a total count of 749 rigs. Canada had an increase of 2 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 246 rigs.

U.S. rig count had a decrease of 4 this week, at 749- oil and gas 360

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 3 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Haynesville is at 67 down 1 from last week.
  • The Mississippian is at 3 down 1 from last week.
  • The Permian is at 349 down 4 from last week.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 31 1
DJ-Niobrara 15 0
Eagle Ford 71 0
Granite Wash 7 0
Haynesville 67 -1
Marcellus 36 0
Mississippian 3 -1
Permian 349 -4
Utica 15 0
Williston 42 0

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

 

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