U.S. rig count increased by 6 this week, at 503

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This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of 6 over last week, resulting in a total count of 503 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 9 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 143 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Cana Woodford, and the Permian experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 3 regions experienced a decrease this week:

• The Ardmore Woodford region is at 2, down by 2 from last week.
• The Eagle Ford region is at 34, down by 1 from last week.
• The Marcellus region is at 26, down 2 from last week.

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