U.S. Rig Count Increased by 1, Is at 587

North America Enters Rig Addition Streak

North America added five rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count.

U.S. rig count increased by 1, is at 587

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 587 rigs. Canada increased by 6 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 204 rigs. Breakdown by region Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Barnett, DJ-Niobrara, Granite Wash, and the Haynesville experienced an increase this week. Meanwhile, 1 region experienced a decrease this week: The Permian is down 1,  at 258. …

M-U Rigs Even @ 36; Haynesville Up 1 @ 56; Nat’l Down 1 @ 587 - Marcellus Drilling News

U.S. drillers last week cut the number of rigs operating for the first time in six weeks, according to the venerable Baker Hughes rig count on Friday. The national count dropped by one to 587. Even though the count slipped from its 1+ year high, the current number is still 45 higher than this time...