US Rig Count Rises to 599 as Oil Drilling Activity Increases

Key Facts

1The total number of active drilling rigs in the US rose to 599, an increase of 50 rigs compared to the same period last year.

2Oil rigs increased by 3 to 455, while gas rigs rose by 1 to 135 during the latest reporting period.

The total number of active drilling rigs in the United States rose to 599, an increase of 50 rigs compared to the same period last year. Baker Hughes reported that oil rigs increased by 3 to 455, while gas rigs rose by 1 to 135 during the latest reporting period.

The increased drilling activity reflects rising pressure and potential expansion in US shale production, with the rig count in the Permian Basin rising by 1 to 270 according to Oilprice.com. Amidst these operational shifts, BKR closed at $57.29 on September 24, 2026.