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Current Active Drilling Rigs Report

Current Active Drilling Rigs – February 2024

February 28, 2024

Over the past month, oil prices have trended up. Prices closed at $75.85 on January 31st. On February 2nd, prices hit a low of $72.28. From there, prices have risen to a high of $78.61 on February 22nd. Prices closed at $76.49 on February 23rd.

The February 23rd Baker Hughes rig count report shows a continuing decline in the active rig count. Baker Hughes reports 626 active drilling rigs in the US. One month ago, the total active rig count was 621. One year ago, the total active rig count was 753.

The oil rig count is currently 503 rigs, compared to 499 one month ago and 600 one year ago. The gas rig count is 120, compared to 119 one month ago and 151 last February.

February 2024 Rig Count by Shale*

Active Oil and Gas Drilling Rigs in the United States by Major Oil Shale as of February, 2024

In the major plays, the Permian Basin rig count is at 314 rigs, up 4 from the January count.

In east Texas, the Eagle Ford has 52 active rigs, 2 down from January.

The Haynesville rig count is 43 rigs, 1 more than last month.

The Anadarko rig count is 44 rigs, up 2 from January.

The active rig count in the Niobrara is 27 rigs, the same as last month.

The Williston Basin rig count is 34 rigs, the same as the January count.

The Appalachian has 41 active rigs, the same as last month.

February 2024 Rig Count by State*

Map of the active drilling rigs as of February, 2024

*Data from February 2024, Baker Hughes Report.

Bakken Region Total: 34
Montana: 2
North Dakota: 32
Rocky Mountain Total: 141
Colorado: 16
New Mexico: 102
Utah: 12
Wyoming: 11
Central Plains Total: 45
Oklahoma: 44
Kansas: 1
Arkansas: 0
Gulf States Total: 45
Alabama: 0
Louisiana North: 31
Louisiana South (land & offshore): 14
Mississippi: 0
Texas Total: 297
Texas RRC
District 1: 25
District 2: 21
District 3: 3
District 4: 8
District 5: 2
District 6: 19
District 7B: 1
District 7C: 36
District 8: 163
District 8A: 15
District 9: 1
District 10: 3
Appalachian Total: 43
Ohio: 12
Pennsylvania: 24
West Virginia: 7

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