Permian Basin Rig Count
The Permian Basin of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico is the busiest oilfield in the world. This count covers the Delaware Basin, Midland Basin, and Central Basin Platform.
277
Rigs running · CrudeLogic live rig list
Every rig with its operator and county — updated continuously
268
Baker Hughes · Permian Basin
Week ending September 4, 2026 · +1 vs prior week
Who's drilling the Permian Basin
Rigs by county
| County | Rigs |
|---|---|
| Lea, NM | 47 |
| Eddy, NM | 38 |
| Midland, TX | 33 |
| Reeves, TX | 31 |
| Loving, TX | 25 |
| Martin, TX | 13 |
| Upton, TX | 12 |
| Glasscock, TX | 11 |
| Andrews, TX | 9 |
| Reagan, TX | 9 |
| Winkler, TX | 8 |
| Crane, TX | 7 |
| Ector, TX | 7 |
| Pecos, TX | 5 |
| Borden, TX | 4 |
| Howard, TX | 4 |
| Culberson, TX | 3 |
| Irion, TX | 2 |
| Ward, TX | 2 |
| Yoakum, TX | 2 |
| Crockett, TX | 1 |
| Dawson, TX | 1 |
| Gaines, TX | 1 |
| Sterling, TX | 1 |
| Terry, TX | 1 |
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