Friday, August 28, 2026

U.S. rig count had no change, is at 588

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. had no change last week, resulting in a total count of 588 rigs. Canada decreased by 5 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 211 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, no regions experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The DJ-Niobrara is down 1, at 10.
  • The Utica is down 1, at 10.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 20 0
DJ-Niobrara 10 -1
Eagle Ford 50 0
Granite Wash 19 0
Haynesville 57 0
Marcellus 24 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 267 0
Utica 10 -1
Williston 27 0

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

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