New Year Starts With Fewer U.S. Oil and Gas Rigs

New Year Starts With Fewer U.S. Oil and Gas Rigs

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell by 4 this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published earlier this week, bringing the total rig count in the US  to 544 this week, down 40 from this same time last year. The number of active oil rigs fell by 3 in the reporting period, according to the data. Oil rigs are now at 409, which is 71 below this same time last year. The number of gas rigs fell…

2026 Rig Count Starts Out on a Down Note

As we kick off 2026, the U.S. oil and gas industry is signaling caution, with the latest rig count data showing a slight decline to start the year. According to the weekly report from Baker Hughes released on January 9, 2026, the total number of active drilling rigs in the United States fell by 2 from the previous week, landing at 544. This marks the first drop in three weeks and sets a subdued tone for energy exploration activities amid fluctua…

US Drillers Cut Oil and Gas Rigs for First Time in Three Weeks, 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 the first time in three weeks, 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, fell by two to 544 in ...

U.S. rig count decreased by 2 is at 544

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 2 last week, resulting in a total count of 544 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 96 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 197 rigs. Breakdown by region Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Granite Wash region experienced an increase this week. Meanwhile, 5 regions experienced a decrease this week: The Barnett is down 1, at 1. The Haynesville is down 1, at 4…

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count declined to 409 from previous 412

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count declined to 409 from previous 412

US rig count up 1 at 546 - January 11, 2026

Baker Hughes' U.S. rotary drilling rig count was 546 on Dec. 30, up one 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 202...