US Oil Drillers Add To Active Rigs

US Oil Drillers Add To Active Rigs

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell by 1 this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US  to 543 this week, down 37 from this same time last year. The number of active oil rigs rose by 1 during the reporting period, according to the data. Oil rigs are now at 410, which is 68 below this same time last year. The number of gas rigs fell by …

U.S. Total Rig Count Down One This Week With Production Also Down

The U.S. oil and gas industry saw a slight decline in drilling activity this week, with the total rig count dropping by one to 543, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes. This continues a trend of subdued rig additions amid fluctuating commodity prices and market uncertainties. Meanwhile, U.S. crude oil production also edged lower, falling by 58,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 13,753 thousand bpd for the week ending January 9, 2026, based …

US Drillers Cut Oil and Gas Rigs for Second Week in a Row, Baker Hughes Says - Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events

(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row for the first time since mid-December, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, ...

Baker Hughes US rig count down 2 at 544 - January 18, 2026

Baker Hughes' U.S. rotary drilling rig count was 544 on Jan. 9, down two from the previous week. The domestic rig count has ranged from the 530s through the 550s since the beginning of June. For 2025, the count peaked Feb. 28 (and again March 21) at 593, hitting its low point Aug. 29 at 526. For 20...

U.S. rig count decreased by 1 is at 543

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 543 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 29 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 226 rigs. Breakdown by region Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Haynesville region experienced an increase this week. All other regions saw no net change in the active rig count.   Major Basin Variances This Week +/- Ardmore Woodf

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count came in at 410, above forecasts (407)

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count came in at 410, above forecasts (407)