US Oil and Gas Rig Count Falls as Drilling Activity Slows

19 articles · Updated · OilPrice.com · Apr 10

The number of active oil and gas drilling rigs in the US fell by three to 545 this week, according to Baker Hughes data.
Oil rigs remained steady at 411, while gas rigs dropped by three to 127, reflecting a decline in natural gas drilling activity.
US rig counts are now 38 lower than a year ago, signaling a slowdown in drilling that may impact oilfield services and steel demand.

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