US rig count increases, Canada unchanged - week 17, 2026

Monday, 27 April 2026 19:52:15 (GMT+3)   |   San Diego

Baker Hughes has reported that for the week ending on April 24, 2026, the US rotary rig count increased by one rig week on week to 544.

The number of rigs drilling for gas increased by four to 129, while number of rigs drilling for oil decreased by three to 407. The overall US rig count is down by 43 rigs in the year-on-year comparison.

Meanwhile, the Canadian rig count remained unchanged at 130 rigs in the week ending April 24. The Canadian rig count increased by two compared to the same reporting period in the previous year.


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