Friday, May 15, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 3, is at 551

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 3 last week, resulting in a total count of 551 rigs. Canada had no change over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 124 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 5 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Cana Woodford is down 1, at 19.
  • The DJ-Niobrara is down 1, at 8.
  • The Eagle Ford is down 1, at 42.
  • The Haynesville is down 1, at 56.
  • The Marcellus is down 1, at 24.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 19 -1
DJ-Niobrara 8 -1
Eagle Ford 42 -1
Granite Wash 17 0
Haynesville 56 -2
Marcellus 24 -1
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 246 4
Utica 12 0
Williston 28 0

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

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