U.S. rig count decreased by 17 this week, at 284

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This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had a decrease of 17 over last week, resulting in a total count of 284 rigs. Canada had an increase of 1 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 21 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, only one region, the Cana Woodford saw an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 5 regions experienced a decrease this week:

• Ardmore Woodford is at 1, down 1 from last week.
• The Eagleford is at 13, down 9 from last week.
• The Granite Wash is at 1, down 1 from last week.
• The Haynesville is at 31, down 1 from last week.
• The Permian is at 141, down 7 from last week.

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