Tuesday, August 18, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 1, is at 587

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 587 rigs. Canada increased by 6 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 204 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Barnett, DJ-Niobrara, Granite Wash, and the Haynesville experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 1 region experienced a decrease this week:

The Permian is down 1,  at 258.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 1
Cana Woodford 20 0
DJ-Niobrara 11 1
Eagle Ford 47 0
Granite Wash 21 1
Haynesville 56 1
Marcellus 24 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 258 -1
Utica 12 0
Williston 27 0

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

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