U.S. oil and gas rig count gained two rigs to 553 for the week ending March 13 according to Baker Hughes data, as gains in Gulf of Mexico (+2), Haynesville (+1), Niobrara (+1) and All Other (+1) outpaced declines in the Eagle Ford (-1), Bakken (-1) and Anadarko (-1). Oil-directed rigs edged up to 412 (+1) and gas-directed rigs climbed to 133 (+1), recovering from last week's dip, while miscellaneous rigs were unchanged at 8. Total U.S. rig count is up four over the last 90 days but remains 39 rigs below the same week in 2025.
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Big Boost In Haynesville Leads U.S. Rig Growth To Begin February
A significant gain in the Haynesville drove U.S. rig count higher for the week ending February 6, climbing to 551 according to Baker Hughes data. The Haynesville added six rigs on the week to reach a multi-year high of 64 rigs.
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U.S. Rig Count Up One to 551; Eagle Ford Leads Gains as Gas Rigs Retreat from Recent Highs
U.S. oil and gas rig count edged up one rig to 551 for the week ending March 6 according to Baker Hughes data, as gains in the Eagle Ford (+3), Permian (+1) and Gulf of Mexico (+1) more than offset declines in Appalachia (-1), the Bakken (-1), Haynesville (-1) and All Other (-1).
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U.S. Rig Count Slips Three to 545; Gulf of Mexico Gains Overshadowed by Broad Declines
U.S. oil and gas rig count fell by three rigs to 545 for the week ending April 10 according to Baker Hughes data, as declines in All Other (-3), the Eagle Ford (-2), Anadarko (-1) and the Bakken (-1) outpaced gains in Gulf of Mexico (+3) and Niobrara (+1).
