The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, with the total rig count in the US falling to 588, up 50 from this same time last year.
Fitch Affirms Patterson-UTI at 'BBB-'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings - New York - 20 Aug 2026: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.'s (PTEN) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured ratings at 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable.
US Oil Drillers Add Even More Rigs As Oil Prices Stay Higher
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, with the total rig count in the US rising to 593, up 54 from this same time last year.
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States stayed the same overall this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, with the total rig count in the US staying at 588, up 49 from this same time last year.
Storage Injections Continue to Outrun Seasonal Norms as Production Recovers
NGI is projecting the latest US Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report for the week ended July 31 will show an injection of 30 Bcf, up 2 Bcf week/week, but more importantly, higher than both the 13 Bcf increase from a year ago and the average 23 Bcf build from the previous five years.
Why Turkish Petroleum's Iraq, Bulgaria energy initiatives matter
Türkiye's state-owned oil and gas giant is widening its international footprint from onshore production to offshore exploration, following its entry into a major oil project in Iraq's Kirkuk region with a new stake in an offshore Black Sea block in Bulgaria.
US Oil Drillers Turn Cautious as WTI Holds Near $85 per Barrel
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 588, up 48 from this same time last year.
US Oil Drillers Take A Break As Oil Prices Hover Near $100
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States fell this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 587, up 45 from this same time last year.
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 588, up 44 from this same time last year.
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 581, up 44 from this same time last year.
US Oil and Gas Rig Count: 26 June 2026 Weekly Update
Across the long arc of American energy history, few relationships have been as closely watched, misread, or misunderstood as the connection between drilling activity and crude oil production.
US Drillers Add Oil, Gas Rigs As Hormuz Transit Resumes
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 573, up 26 from this same time last year.
Energy markets slumped after the US and Iran reached an interim deal to de‑escalate their prolonged conflict, raising the prospect of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing supply risks
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 563, up 1 from this same time last year.
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bringing the total rig count in the US to 563, up 4 from this same time last year.
Video. Markets 'confused' by US-Iran uncertainty, expert says
Economics analyst Osama Rizvi believes the chance of markets getting "worse" or "ugly" is "more than getting better" due to the changing situation between the US and Iran. According to Rizvi, economic confidence is "going down" in Europe.
Markets 'confused' by US-Iran uncertainty, expert says
Economics analyst Osama Rizvi believes the chance of markets getting "worse" or "ugly" is "more than getting better" due to the changing situation between the US and Iran. According to Rizvi, economic confidence is "going down" in Europe.
Pakistan plans strategic oil reserve as Iran crisis bites
ISLAMABAD -- With the three-month old Iran crisis exposing weaknesses in the country's fuel supply chain, Pakistan has begun planning to build strategic petroleum reserves for the first time.