U.S. rig count increased by 1, is at 563

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 6 last week, resulting in a total count of 563 rigs. Canada increased by 7 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 169 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 1 region experienced a decrease this week:

• The Cana Woodford is down 2, at 19.

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