Rig Counts Jump: Producers step up drilling across North America

According to the weekly rig report from oilfield services firm Baker Hughes Inc., the number of rotary rigs drilling in the US and Canada increased by 35 rigs this week.
In the US, there are 1,732 rigs drilling, which is an increase of 19 rigs for the week and 415 rigs year over year. Specifically, there are two more inland water rigs, one less offshore rig, and 18 more land rigs working in the US.
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Source: Penn Energy