Rig count jumps to 755 with the addition of two natural gas rigs

The U.S. rig count climbed to 755 during the week ended April 28, gaining two natural gas rigs, according to data provided by Baker Hughes. The post Rig count jumps to 755 with the addition of two natural gas rigs appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter.

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US natural gas rig count adds six units last week

The U.S. natural gas rig count increased six units to 156 during the week ended Jan. 20. However the combined rig count lost four rigs to total 771. The post US natural gas rig count adds six units last week appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter.

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US rig count falls to 768 for week ended Oct. 28

The U.S. oil and natural gas rig count fell three units to 768 on declines in both oil- and natural gas-directed drilling during the week ended Oct. 28. The post US rig count falls to 768 for week ended Oct. 28 appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter.

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US rig count dips as Marcellus activity slows

The U.S. oil and natural gas rig count dropped on unit lower to finish the week ended Aug. 12 at 763 as Marcellus Shale activity slowed. The post US rig count dips as Marcellus activity slows appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter.

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U.S. rig count falls due to reduced natural gas activity

The U.S. rig count fell by three to 750 during the week ended July 1, as the natural gas rig count fell four and offset the one-rig increase in oil rigs. The post U.S. rig count falls due to reduced natural gas activity appeared first on Shale Gas Reporter. This post appeared first on Shale

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US oil and gas rig count up 9 to 640 during week ended Sept. 29

The U.S. oil and gas rig count increased by nine during the week ended Sept. 29, bringing the total to 640, according to data provided by Enverus. Oil rigs reached their highest total since April 2020 at 501. Natural gas rigs increased five to 139. The Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas saw the biggest

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US oil, gas rigs fall 12 to 543 last week

What is fracking? Fracking is a slang term for hydraulic fracturing. Fracturing is a process by which highly pressurized fluid is pumped thousands of feet into the ground to fracture rock formations. The goal is to release the natural gas that’s locked inside the rock. Is it safe? What most concerns people about fracturing is

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US oil and gas rig count jumps 10 to 555

The U.S. oil and gas rig count jumped 10 during the week ended May 12, totaling 555, according to rig data provider Enverus. Furthermore, upstream operators ended the first quarter on an optimistic note with higher oil prices and an improved outlook for the remainder of 2021. The Permian Basin and Eagle Ford ended the

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US oil,gas rig count decreases for first time in 2021

The US oil and gas rig count decreased for the first time this year, falling 11 to 530 during the week ended April 21, according to Enverus. Oil rigs dropped 15 for the week, bringing the total to 404. Natural gas rigs gained four, bringing the total to 126. The Permian Basin saw the biggest

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Enverus: US oil and gas rig count increases 13 to 541

The U.S. oil and gas rig count increased by 13 rigs during the week ending April 14, bringing the total to 541, according to Hellenic Shipping News. The jump was encouraged by private operators continuing to add vertical rigs in more conventional oil and gas plays. Oil plays saw the most growth with the rig

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Activity in smaller basins drives US rig count up 9 to 528

The U.S. oil and natural gas rig count was driven up nine to 528 for the week ending April 7, fueled by drilling activity in a handful of smaller basins, according to Enverus. The Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas saw the biggest increase, gaining two rigs to total 43. The SCOOP/STACK in Oklahoma, the

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Enverus: US oil, gas rig count rises 6 during week ended March 31

The U.S. oil and gas rig count rose six to 519 during the week ended March 31, according to Enverus. Climbing totals in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale led the growth, adding four rigs each. The Permian’s total climbed to 236 and the Eagle Ford Shale’s total reached 41, marking their highest levels

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US oil, natural gas rig count rises to 457

The U.S. oil and natural gas rig count increased by one rig to 457 during the week ended Feb. 10, according to Enverus. However, growth slowed from double-digit increases during the previous two weeks. The week’s single net rig was added on the oil side as oil rigs reached 338. Natural gas rigs decreased by

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US oil and gas rig count reaches highest level since April

The U.S. oil and gas rig count reached its highest level since April, climbing 12 rigs to 442 in the week ended Jan. 27, according to Enverus data.  The double-digit jump is likely indicative of a changing mindset stemming from higher oil prices, according to Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide. Although operators are starting to see

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