Wednesday, August 19, 2026

U.S. rig count had a decrease of 5 this week, at 659

Oil and Gas 360


This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that U.S. had a decrease of 5 over last week, resulting in a total count of 659 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 5 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 188 rigs.

U.S. rig count had a decrease of 5 this week, at 659- oil and gas 360

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 5 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Cana Woodford is at 20 down 2 from last week.
  • The Eagle Ford is at 54 down 1 from last week.
  • The Granite Wash is at 1 down 1 from last week.
  • The Marcellus is at 33 down 1 from last week.
  • The Permian is at 329 down 5 from last week.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 0 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 0 0
Cana Woodford 20 -2
DJ-Niobrara 14 0
Eagle Ford 54 -1
Granite Wash 1 -1
Haynesville 44 0
Marcellus 33 -1
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 329 -5
Utica 12 0
Williston 35 0

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

 

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