European Investor
05 Sep 2026, 08:04
U.S. Oil Rig Count Rises to 449 as Total Drilling Activity Holds Steady
The number of active U.S. oil rigs increased in the latest Baker Hughes survey, while overall drilling activity remained unchanged.
The U.S. oil rig count rose to 449 from 447 in the previous week, an increase of two rigs. Meanwhile, the total U.S. rig count held steady at 588.
The number of active U.S. oil rigs increased in the latest Baker Hughes survey, while overall drilling activity remained unchanged.
The U.S. oil rig count rose to 449 from 447 in the previous week, an increase of two rigs. Meanwhile, the total U.S. rig count held steady at 588.