Monday, March 2, 2026

U.S. rig count decreased by 6 is at 578

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 6 over last week, resulting in a total count of 578 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 6 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 114 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The DJ-Niobrara is at 5, down 1.
  • The Permian is at 285, down 2.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 5 0
Arkoma Woodford 2 0
Barnett 2 0
Cana Woodford 21 0
DJ-Niobrara 5 -1
Eagle Ford 46 0
Granite Wash 16 3
Haynesville 33 0
Marcellus 25 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 285 -2
Utica 10 0
Williston 33 0

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

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