Friday, September 18, 2026

U.S. rig count increased by 4, is at 595

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 4 from last week, resulting in a total count of 595 rigs. Canada decreased by 10 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 197 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, no regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The DJ-Niobrara is down 1, at 10.
  • The Haynesville is down 1, at 56.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 21 0
DJ-Niobrara 10 -1
Eagle Ford 51 0
Granite Wash 18 0
Haynesville 56 -1
Marcellus 23 0
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 269 1
Utica 10 0
Williston 35 3

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

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