Baker Hughes’ U.S. rotary drilling rig count reached 600 Oct. 9, the first time the count has been that high since May 31, 2024. This week’s count was up by five from last week and up by 56 from 547 a year ago. The count climbed into the 590s in mid-August after being below 590 since early April 2025. In the last 12 weeks the count increased in six weeks, was down in three and unchanged in three....
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