US and Canada rig count decreases - week 15, 2026

Monday, 13 April 2026 18:53:45 (GMT+3)   |   San Diego

Baker Hughes has reported that for the week ending on April 10, 2026, the US rotary rig count decreased by three rigs week on week to 545.

The number of rigs drilling for gas decreased by three to 127, while number of rigs drilling for oil remained unchanged at 411. The overall US rig count is down by 38 rigs in the year-on-year comparison.

Meanwhile, the Canadian rig count decreased by 7 to 135 rigs in the week ending April 10. The Canadian rig count decreased by 3 compared to the same reporting period in the previous year.


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