The U.S. weekly offshore rig count went up by one unit last week, which is the second time in a row, according to a report by the oilfield services provider Baker Hughes.
BHI Rig Count: U.S. -6 to 659 rigs
U.S. Rig Count is down 6 rigs from last week to 659, with oil rigs down 7 to 522, gas rigs up 1 to 136, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 1.
U.S. Rig Count is up 9 rigs from last year’s count of 650, with oil rigs up 7, gas rigs up 1, and miscellaneous rigs up 1.
The U.S. Offshore Rig Count is up 1 rig from last week at 25 and down 1 rig year over year.
BHI Rig Count: Canada +110 to 315 rigs
Canadian Rig Count is up 110 rigs from last week to 315, with oil rigs up 89 to 170, gas rigs up 21 to 144, and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 1.
Canadian Rig Count is up 88 rigs from last year’s count of 227, with oil rigs up 60, gas rigs up 27, and miscellaneous rigs up 1.