US Rig Count Up Slightly This Week as We Compare Baker Hughes, Enverus, and WellDatabase - Energy News Beat
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US Rig Count Up Slightly This Week as We Compare Baker Hughes, Enverus, and WellDatabase - Energy News Beat
U.S. oil and gas drillers posted a modest weekly gain according to the industry’s most widely followed benchmark, while production continues to hold near record levels. This points to ongoing capital discipline even as output edges higher. The Latest Rig Counts Baker Hughes reported the U.S. rotary rig count rose 5 week-over-week to 593 for the week ending August 14, 2026. Oil-directed rigs increased by 1 to 455, gas-directed rigs jumped 4 to 12…
According to Baker Hughes data, the number of oil drilling rigs in the U.S. increased by 1 this week to 455. Over the past year, 43 rigs have been added. Brent crude closed at $87.07 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude closed at $81.25 per barrel.
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