Thursday, March 26, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 1, is at 551

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 551 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 9 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 205 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Marcellus, and Permian regions experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Utica is down 2, at 12.
  • The Williston is down 1, at 27.

 

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 43 3
Granite Wash 13 0
Haynesville 53 1
Marcellus 27 1
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 241 1
Utica 12 -2
Williston 27 -1

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

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