Friday, September 4, 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 from last week, resulting in a total count of 588 rigs. Canada decreased by 7 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 204 rigs.

Breakdown by region

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

Meanwhile, 3 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Granite Wash is down 1, at 18.
  • The Haynesville is down 1, at 56.
  • The Marcellus is down 1, at 23.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 2 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 1 0
Cana Woodford 21 1
DJ-Niobrara 11 1
Eagle Ford 50 0
Granite Wash 18 -1
Haynesville 56 -1
Marcellus 23 -1
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 268 1
Utica 10 0
Williston 27 0

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

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