Permian drilling rig count

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Oil Rig Count Rises Amid Slide in Oil Prices

1 day ago· 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

Permian Basin Growth Despite Rig Reductions | East

Executive Summary: Rigs: The total US rig count decreased by 6 rigs for the June 2 week, down to 558 from 564. Infrastructure: The Permian Basin is on par to

Current Active Drilling Rigs

August 2025 Rig Count by Shale* In the major plays, the Permian Basin rig count is at 255 rigs, 16 fewer than June''s count. In East Texas, the Eagle Ford has

U.S. crude oil production rose by 2% in 2024

The Permian region averaged 308 active drilling rigs in 2024, accounting for more than half of the rigs in operation last year but 26 fewer

Oil Rig Count Falls Again as Frac Crews Vanish

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday as operators continue to

U.S. Rig Count Drops to Lowest Level Since 2021 –

The latest rig count data from Baker Hughes and Enverus paints a clear picture of a slowing U.S. drilling industry, with activity levels dipping to

US rig count steady at 589 in final week of 2024

Drilling activity was virtually unchanged in the final week of 2024. Oilfield services firm Baker Hughes said Friday its weekly U.S. rig count was at 589 rigs for a third consecutive

US rig count falls for third consecutive week.

Drilling activity continues to decline as operators reduce their plans amid lower oil prices. Baker Hughes said Friday its U.S. rig count fell

Rig count snaps four-week losing streak

Enverus said its Permian Basin rig count for the week ended September 6 fell by four rigs to 301 and is down 30 rigs or 9% from 331 last year. The most active play, the

Permian Basin sees continued drop in oil and gas rigs in 2025

An aerial shot of gas wells near Pyote in the Permian Basin. U.S. oil and gas drilling rigs hit their lowest count since 2021, with declines in major basins and continued

Permian Basin rig count falls to three-year low

Like Texas, the Permian Basin was down three rigs to 294 rigs for the week and the lowest level since February 2022. The Permian tally is down

Permian production forecast growth driven by well productivity

The number of active rigs is the first in a sequence of metrics that affects regional production; currently more rigs are active in the Permian region than in the rest of the Lower

Permian production forecast growth driven by well productivity

In order to better capture drilling activity in several onshore U.S. regions, our STEO now makes use of multiple drilling productivity metrics. The number of active rigs is the

Permian Basin count down 11 percent in past year to 279 active

Permian Basin is following trends in Texas, New Mexico and U.S. with declining counts of active oil and gas drilling rigs. Baker Hughes said in its report of May 23 there were

Oil Rig Count Rises Amid Slide in Oil Prices

1 day ago· 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.

US rig count drops amid tariff-fueled market turmoil

Baker Hughes reports a significant drop in U.S. rig count due to tariff-fueled energy market turmoil, with Texas seeing the steepest decline.

ExxonMobil leads U.S. and Permian Basin in drilling rig count

Leading contractors by active rig count across the U.S. were Helmerich & Payne with 147.6, Patterson UTI Drilling with 95.3, Nabors Industries with 64.6, Cactus Drilling with

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The active rig count for these regions, which includes the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Bakken, declined 18% to 389 rigs since the recent January 2023 high. Data on 34 publicly

Texas and Permian Basin add rigs this week

Drilling activity returned to a decline after drillers gave back some of last week''s eight-rig surge. Oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday its U.S. rig count was

Rig count declines in Permian Basin; Oklahoma only state to add rigs

Rig count in Permian Basin declined for the second straight week, according to the weekly report of March 14 from Baker Hughes. There were 301 active drilling rigs in Permian

U.S. Rig Count Drops to Lowest Level Since 2021 – Baker Hughes

The latest rig count data from Baker Hughes and Enverus paints a clear picture of a slowing U.S. drilling industry, with activity levels dipping to their lowest since December

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What happened to drilling activity in the Permian Basin?

Drilling activity declined for the first time in three weeks, while Permian Basin activity fell the lowest in over three years. Oilfield services firm Baker Hughes said Friday that its U.S. rig count fell three rigs to 584 rigs for the week. That’s down 21 rigs or 3% from 605 rigs last year.

How many rigs are in the Permian Basin?

The Permian Basin overall was down a rig for its total of 317, down 44 rigs from its total of 361 a year ago. The Permian was followed by the Eagle Ford Basin in southern Texas with 55 rigs, read the report. The Haynesville Shale in the southeast U.S. was tied with the Williston Basin in North Dakota for the third-highest rig count at 34 rigs.

Does the Permian region have more oil rigs?

U.S. crude oil and natural gas production has been increasing despite a decline in the number of active rigs since late 2022. Since early 2023, the Permian region has had more active rigs than the rest of the Lower 48 states and has continued to complete hundreds of wells (or prepare them for production) each month.

How many drilling permits are there in the Permian Basin?

Looking at trailing 30-day drilling permits, Enverus said the Permian Basin had 659 permits as of the week ended April 11, up from 648 the previous week and 604 a year earlier. Enverus reported there were 109 frac crews active in the Permian as of the week ended April 11, up from 105 a week earlier but below the 114 counted last year.

Which county has the most rigs in the Permian?

Eddy County, New Mexico, remained the most active county in the Permian with 51 rigs, unchanged for the week. Lea County, New Mexico, remains in second place with 46 rigs, unchanged for the week. Reeves County added two rigs for 28 at work within county lines. Martin County reported 25 rigs, down one for the week.

How many oil rigs are there in the US?

The June 20th Baker Hughes rig count report shows a drop in the active rig count. Baker Hughes reports 554 active drilling rigs in the US. In April, the total active rig count was 587. One year ago, the total active rig count was 588. The oil rig count is currently 438 rigs, compared to 483 in April and 485 one year ago.

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