U.S. rig count decreased by 7 is at 583

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 7 over last week, resulting in a total count of 583 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 15 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 138 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Barnett, and the Haynesville regions experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 4 regions experienced a decrease this week:

  • The Cana Woodford is at 18, down 1.
  • The Eagle Ford is at 47, down 1.
  • The Marcellus is at 24, down 1
  • The Permian is at 289, down 5.

 

Major Basin Variances This Week +/-
Ardmore Woodford 6 0
Arkoma Woodford 1 0
Barnett 2 1
Cana Woodford 18 -1
DJ-Niobrara 6 0
Eagle Ford 47 -1
Granite Wash 11 0
Haynesville 31 1
Marcellus 24 -1
Mississippian 0 0
Permian 289 -5
Utica 11 0
Williston 33 0

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