U.S. oil and gas rig count up 16
The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States rose by 16 this week to 1,862. Of the rigs running nationwide, 1,471 were exploring for natural gas and 381 for oil, Houston-based Baker Hughes Inc. reported Friday.
A year ago, the rig count stood at 1,744.
Ten were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago, the rig count stood at 1,744. Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas added 13 rigs, while California, Wyoming and Alaska each added two and Colorado added one rig.
Oklahoma lost five rigs, Louisiana lost one and New Mexico was unchanged. Baker Hughes has tracked rig counts since...
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