Friday, April 24, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 1, is at 544

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 544 rigs. Canada had no change over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 130 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Granite Wash and Haynesville regions experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 1 region experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Cana Woodford is down 1, at 20.
Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 1 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 20 -1
DJ-Niobrara 9 0
Eagle Ford 42 0
Granite Wash 17 1
Haynesville 56 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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