U.S. rig count increased by 1, is at 588

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 588 rigs. Canada increased by 15 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 219 rigs.

Breakdown by region

Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and the Permian experienced an increase this week.

Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:

• The Granite Wash is down 1,  at 20.
• The Utica is down 1, at 11.

All other regions saw no net change in the active rig count.