U.S. rig count had a decrease of 3 this week, at 748

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This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that U.S. had a decrease of 3 over last week, resulting in a total count of 748 rigs. Canada had a decrease of 16 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 111 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Ardmore Woodford, the Barnett, the Marcellus, and the Permian region experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 5 regions experienced a decrease this week:

• The Cana Woodford is at 28 down 2 from last week.
• The Eagle Ford is at 68 down 2 from last week.
• The Granite Wash is at 4 down 2 from last week.
• The Haynesville is at 64 down 2 from last week.
• The Utica is at 10 down 1 from last week.

All other regions saw no net change in the active rig count.