Oil and Gas Rig Count Ticks Up in the U.S. As Production Hits New High

Oil and Gas Rig Count Ticks Up in the U.S. As Production Hits New High

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday. The total rig count in the US rose to 548 this week, according to Baker Hughes, down 37 from this same time last year.  The number of active oil rigs stayed the same in the reporting period, according to the data, at 414. Year over year, this represents a 65-rig decline. The number of gas rigs…

Rig Counts in the United States are Up, but What Does This Mean for Investors and Consumers?

The U.S. energy sector is showing signs of renewed activity, with the latest Baker Hughes rig count reporting an increase to 548 active rigs as of November 7, 2025. This marks a modest uptick of 2 rigs from the previous week, though the total remains down 37 rigs, or about 6%, compared to the same period last year. While this rise in rig counts signals potential growth in drilling operations, it raises questions about its implications for oil an…

U.S. rig count increased by 2 is at 548

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 2 last week, resulting in a total count of 548 rigs. Canada had an increase of 4 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 191 rigs. Breakdown by region Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Haynesville region experienced an increase this week. Meanwhile, 3 regions experienced a decrease this week: The Cana Woodford region is down 1, at 20. The Eagle Ford regi