U.S. rig count increased by 2 this week, at 457

Oil and Gas 360

This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of  2 over last week, resulting in a total count of 457 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 4 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 62 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 2 region experienced a decrease this week:

• The Dj-Niobrara region is at 6, down by 1 from last week.
• The Marcellus region is at 28, down by 2 from last week.

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