U.S. rig count decreased by 2 is at 540

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 2 over last week, resulting in a total count of 540 rigs. Canada had an decrease of 5 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 177 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 3 regions experienced a decrease this week:

• The Cana Woodford is at 13, down 4.
• The Haynesville is at 40, down 1.
• The Permian is at 259, down 1.

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