Saturday, August 15, 2026

Rig Count 933: Up 22 Consecutive Weeks

North Dakota adds most rigs U.S. drilling activity continues to ramp up, stretching the rig rally to 22 weeks, according to Baker Hughes’ Weekly Rig Count. Six additional rigs came online this week, bringing the total number of rigs active in the U.S. to 933. All six of these rigs were land-based, meaning there are now 908 land rigs operating

Rigs Add 11, Rally Continues for 21st Week

Highest rig count since April 2015 U.S. rigs, driven by shale activity, continued their relentless climb this week, according to Baker Hughes’ Weekly Rig Count. The total number of rigs active in the U.S. increased by 11, bringing the U.S. total to 927 rigs. This is 513 more than were active at this point last year, and is the highest

Roughnecks at drill site.

Rigs Up for a Record 20 Weeks

Second-longest build, in 1992, was 14 consecutive weeks; U.S. count reaches 916, Permian adds 2 The U.S. drilling industry has now seen 20 weeks of consecutive rig gains, according to the latest Baker Hughes rig count, released today. Eight rigs came online in the U.S. this week, bringing the total number of rigs active in the U.S. to 916. All