In Western Canada the active gas-directed rig count rose by four to 66 rigs, while the oil-directed rig count also gained four to 147 rigs, for the week ended October 2, according to Baker Hughes data. The gas rig count is six higher than at this time last year, and near the prior five-year average for this time of year (see left chart below). The oil rig count is 19 higher than at this time last year, and three below the prior five-year high for this time of year (see right chart below).
Alberta added two gas rigs while British Columbia added one (see table below).
Four oil rigs were added in Alberta, including five in Northeast Alberta (see table below).
