U.S. rig count increased by 9 this week, at 500

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This week’s Baker Hughes rig count shows that U.S. had an increase of 9 over last week, resulting in a total count of 500 rigs. Canada had an increase of 8 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 1564 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Cana Woodford, the Eagle Ford, the Permian, and the Williston experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 1 region experienced a decrease this week:

• The Haynesville decreased by 1 this week.

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