U.S. drilling activity increased with the Permian Basin leading the surge, as Baker Hughes reports a rise in rig count for ...

The rig count in the Permian Basin was up five this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 303 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 311 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, ...

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The rig count in the Permian Basin was up five this week ... A year ago, 311 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up six from last week at 582 rigs.

The total rig count rose by six rigs, to 582, according to Baker Hughes, down 37 from this same time last year.

The US oil and gas rig count, a precursor to future production levels, has fallen to its lowest point since December 2021.

Manuj Nikhanj, Enverus chief executive officer, noted that in 2024 the top 10 public operators represented 56% of production ...

Coterra completed the purchase of additional stakes in the U.S. Permian Basin from Avant Natural Resources and Franklin ...

Chevron Corp. plans to increase oil production by as much as 10% in the US Permian Basin this year despite reducing capital spending in the region, said Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth.

Texas lawmakers are looking forward to a big year for the oil and gas industry and we spoke with local lawmakers and business leaders to learn more about the impact on the Basin.