Friday, April 17, 2026

U.S. rig count decreased by 2, is at 543

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 2 last week, resulting in a total count of 543 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 5 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 130 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, no regions experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Eagle Ford is down 2, at 42.
  • The Haynesville is down 1, at 55.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 1 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 21 0
DJ-Niobrara 9 0
Eagle Ford 42 -1
Granite Wash 16 0
Haynesville 55 -1
Marcellus 25 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 242 0
Utica 12 0
Williston 28 0

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

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