The total number of active drilling rigs in the United States rose this week by 2, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday. Since this time last year, Baker Hughes has estimated a loss of 157 active drilling rigs. The number of oil rigs rose by 2 to 500. The number of gas rigs stayed the same this week at 120, a loss of 36 active gas rigs from this time last year. Miscellaneous rigs stayed the same at 2.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 29, 2023 22:00 UTC