Oil and Gas 360


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.

U.S. rig count decreased by 17 this week, at 284 oil and gas 360

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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.

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 1 -1
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 2 0
Cana Woodford 5 1
DJ-Niobrara 5 0
Eagle Ford 13 -9
Granite Wash 1 -1
Haynesville 31 -1
Marcellus 28 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 141 -7
Utica 9 0
Williston 12 0

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