U.S. rig count had an increase of 3 this week, at 698

Oil and Gas 360

This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of 3 over last week, resulting in a total count of 698 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 6 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 95 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 1 region experienced a decrease this week:

• The Cana Woodford region is at 26 down by 1 from last week.

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