Sunday, April 27, 2025
Roughnecks at drill site.

Horizontal Activity Surges on Higher Rig Count

Oil and gas drilling activity continues to rise past the 1,000-rig mark, as this week’s increase means rig counts have climbed in nine out of the last ten weeks. Baker Hughes reports eight rigs came online this week, bringing the total number of rigs in the U.S. to 1,021. Seven of these new rigs were land-based, while one operates in