U.S. Rig Count
The weekly Baker Hughes count, plus every rig on the CrudeLogic live rig list, by operator, basin, and state.
603
U.S. rigs · Baker Hughes
Week ending October 23, 2026 · unchanged week over week
460 / 132
Oil / gas split
Rigs targeting oil vs natural gas
639
CrudeLogic live rig list
Operator and county, updated continuously
Rigs by basin
Explore every rig on the live list →
Top operators by rigs running
| # | Operator | Rigs | Primary basin | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOG Resources | 23 | Delaware | ND, NM, OH, TX +1 |
| 2 | Mewbourne Oil Company | 22 | Delaware | NM, OK, TX |
| 3 | Continental Resources, Inc. | 22 | Delaware | ND, OK, TX, WY |
| 4 | Pioneer Natural Resources | 22 | Midland | TX |
| 5 | Devon Energy | 20 | Delaware | ND, NM, OK, TX +1 |
| 6 | Diamondback E&P LLC | 19 | Midland | TX |
| 7 | XTO Energy | 13 | Delaware | ND, NM |
| 8 | Chevron | 10 | East Texas Coastal | CA, GOM, NM, TX |
| 9 | Adamas Energy LLC | 9 | East Texas | LA, TX |
| 10 | Permian Resources | 9 | Delaware | NM, TX |
| 11 | Burlington Resources | 8 | Gulf Coast West | ND, TX |
| 12 | Matador Resources | 8 | Delaware | NM |
| 13 | ConocoPhillips | 8 | Delaware | NM, TX |
| 14 | Comstock Resources | 8 | Gulf Coast Central | LA, TX |
| 15 | Coterra Energy | 8 | Delaware | NM, OK, TX |
Rigs by state
| State | Rigs |
|---|---|
| Texas rig count | 301 |
| New Mexico rig count | 85 |
| Oklahoma rig count | 57 |
| North Dakota rig count | 34 |
| Federal Offshore (Gulf) | 23 |
| Louisiana rig count | 21 |
| Utah | 20 |
| Wyoming rig count | 17 |
| Kansas | 13 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 |
| Colorado rig count | 11 |
| Ohio | 10 |
| California | 9 |
| Alaska | 7 |
| West Virginia | 7 |
| Montana | 3 |
| IL | 2 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| AZ | 1 |
| AR | 1 |
| KY | 1 |
| OR | 1 |
| Nebraska | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 |
Rig count FAQ
What is the U.S. rig count?
The rig count is the number of drilling rigs actively drilling for oil and natural gas in the United States. It is the industry’s headline gauge of drilling activity: more rigs running means more wells being drilled and more work for oilfield service companies and crews.
When is the rig count updated?
Baker Hughes publishes the official weekly rig count every Friday around noon Central Time, and this page reflects the new number the same day. The CrudeLogic live rig list (every individual rig with its operator, contractor, county, and basin) is updated continuously throughout the week.
Why do rig counts differ slightly between sources?
Different trackers use different cutoffs and definitions. The Baker Hughes count is a Friday weekly snapshot, while the CrudeLogic live rig list tracks rigs as they move day to day, and basin boundaries are drawn slightly differently by each source. The numbers track closely but rarely match to the rig.
Which basin has the most rigs?
The Permian Basin of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico runs more rigs than any other U.S. basin (typically around half of the national count), followed by the Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville.
Track the rigs, not just the count
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