US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs for Second Week in a Row

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by two to 619 in the week to Jan. 12, the lowest since November.

Despite GoM Struggles, 2024 is Still Ripe for Offshore Rigs

Though industry experts are predicting 2024 to be a slow year for rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, there is plenty of opportunity for contracts to be awarded in other markets.

US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs for Third Week in a Row

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by one to 621 in the week to Jan. 5.

Production from Canada’s Montney, Duvernay Gains Momentum

The dust has settled on acquisitions, and the leading players have publicized five-year plans that demonstrate a commitment to increasing production from Canada’s premier shale plays.

US Oil, Gas Rig Count Drops in 2023 After Rising in 2021, 2022

Baker Hughes said U.S. oil rigs rose two to 500 this week, their highest since Dec. 15, while gas rigs were unchanged at 120.

US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs for Second Week in a Row

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by three to 620 in the week to Dec. 21, the lowest since mid-November.

Analysts: Permian Basin Rigs Plummeted on Record Upstream M&A

A land grab for top-quality drilling locations fueled record Permian Basin M&A activity in 2023. To preserve inventory, E&Ps are radically slashing drilling activity on their new assets, East Daley Analytics reports.

US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs for First Time in Five Weeks

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by three to 623 in the week to Dec. 15.

US Drillers Add Oil and Gas Rigs for Fourth Week in a Row

U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a fourth week in a row for the first time since November 2022. 

US Drillers Add Oil, Gas Rigs for Third Week in a Row

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose three to 625 in the week to Dec. 1.