Baker Hughes: North America Rig Count Up by 8

SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) –North American drilling activity increased in the week ended today, with rigs added in both the U.S. and Canada, according to Baker Hughes data released Friday (9/26).

The number of rigs operating in the United States rose by seven to 549, down 38 rigs from the same week last year.

Oil-directed rigs climbed by six to 424, while gas rigs dipped by one to 117. Miscellaneous rigs rose by two to eight.

Land-based drilling added by five rigs to reach 532. Offshore activity rose by one rig to 14, while inland waters also gained by one to settle at three. The Gulf of Mexico rig count slid by one rig to nine.

Canada’s rig count increased by one to 190, with oil-directed rigs up by one and gas staying flat. Despite the gain, the total remains 28 rigs below last year levels.

The combined North American rig count rose by eight to 739, 66 fewer than the 805 rigs counted in the same week of 2024.