US rig counts fall to 2.5-year low, Canadian activity picks up
Active drilling rig activity in the US declined to a multi-year low this week, while Canadian counts marched higher, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes.
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January energy market update
In this Premium analysis we cover North American oil and natural gas prices, drilling rig activity, and crude oil stock levels. Trends in energy prices and active rig counts are leading demand indicators for oil country tubular goods (OCTG), line pipe and other steel products.
Active rig counts slip in US, rise in Canada
Oil and gas drilling activity declined in the US this week, while Canadian rig counts saw a rebound, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes.
Active rig counts stable in US, slow down in Canada
The number of active oil and gas rigs operating in the US held steady this week for the fifth consecutive week, while Canadian activity declined further, according to the latest figures released from Baker Hughes.
Rig count update: US activity stable, Canada slips
The number of oil and gas rigs operating in the US remained unchanged this week for the second consecutive week, while Canadian activity declined, according to the latest data released from Baker Hughes.
December energy market update
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US and Canadian rig counts slip: Baker Hughes
The number of active oil and gas rigs ticked lower in both the US and Canada last week, according to the latest data released from Baker Hughes.
November energy market update
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Rig count update: US activity stable, Canada down
US counts have hovered in this territory since June, just above multi-year lows. Canadian counts have trended lower since early October but remain historically high.
Active rig counts stabilize in US, slip in Canada
US rig activity has been historically weak since June, hovering just above multi-year lows for four months. Canadian counts have ticked lower in recent weeks but remain strong.
Drilling activity stable in the US and Canada
US drill rig activity remains near multi-year lows, hovering within a narrow range over the last five months. Canadian counts have stabilized in recent weeks but remain near some the highest levels recorded in the past seven months.
Active rigs ease in US and Canada
US rig counts continue to hover near multi-year lows, a trend observed since July. Canadian activity remains strong, just a few rigs shy of a seven-month high.
Active rig counts stable in US and Canada
US drill rig activity saw a slight increase from last week but continues to hover near multi-year lows. In Canada, rig counts dipped last week but near one of the highest levels recorded in the past seven months.
Rig count update: US activity eases, Canada strengthens
US drilling activity remains near multi-year lows, while Canadian counts increased to one of the highest levels recorded in seven months.
Active rig counts edge lower in US, rise in Canada
Drilling activity eased in the US last week, while Canadian counts increased, according to the latest data release from Baker Hughes.
September energy market update
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Active rig counts dip in US and in Canada
US rig counts remain near multi-year lows, which is the territory they have been in for the last three months. Canadian counts have edged lower in the past two weeks, slipping from a six-month high earlier this month.
Active rig counts dip in US, rise in Canada
Active US drill rig counts eased further last week while Canadian activity hit a near six-month high, according to the latest data release from Baker Hughes.
Active rig counts fall in US, rise in Canada
The number of US drill rigs in operation ticked lower last week while Canadian activity increased, according to the latest data released from Baker Hughes. US rig counts have gone up and down since June, hovering near multi-year lows. Canadian activity has trended upwards since a mid-May seasonal low, rising to a five-month high last week.
Drill rig activity stabilizes in US and Canada
Oil and gas drill rig activity in the US inched lower last week while holding steady in Canada, according to the latest report from oilfield services provider Baker Hughes.
July energy market update
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Rig count: US activity slips, Canadian count rises
US drill rig activity resumed its downward trend last week according to the latest data from Baker Hughes. Meanwhile Canadian counts ticked higher for the fifth consecutive week. They now stand near a five-month high.
US and Canadian rig counts log increases
Drilling activity rose in both the US and Canada last week, according to the latest data release from Baker Hughes. US rig activity increased to a six-week high but remains near multi-year lows. Canadian counts continue to improve, now at a 20-week high.
US rig activity edges up, Canada hits 4-month high
Drilling activity in the US saw a slight uptick last week but continues to hover near multi-year lows, according to the latest data release from Baker Hughes. Meanwhile Canadian counts rose for the second-consecutive week and are now at a four-month high.
July energy market update
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Active rig counts ease in US, rise in Canada
US drill rig activity resumed its downward trend last week, while Canadian counts increased to a four-month high, according to the latest data release from Baker Hughes.
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Active rig counts recover in US, slip in Canada
US drill rig activity moved back up last week after drifting lower for four straight weeks. Meanwhile, Canadian counts slipped for the first time after a seven-week rally, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes.