Friday, July 31, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 1, is at 588

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 588 rigs. Canada increased by 15 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 219 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and the Permian experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Granite Wash is down 1,  at 20.
  • The Utica is down 1, at 11.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 20 0
DJ-Niobrara 11 0
Eagle Ford 49 2
Granite Wash 20 -1
Haynesville 56 0
Marcellus 25 1
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 260 2
Utica 11 -1
Williston 27 0

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

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