en.Wedoany.com Reported - For the week ending June 5, the total rig count in North America increased by 8, reaching 732 active rigs. A report released by Baker Hughes on Friday shows that the United States currently has 563 rigs in operation, while Canada has 169.
The increase in Canada's rig count is primarily driven by oil drilling activities. The number of oil rigs in operation for the week was 115, up 6 from the previous week; gas rigs increased by 1, bringing the total to 54. Canada's total rig count rose by a net 7 from the previous week and is up 55 compared to the same period in 2025.
The U.S. rig count increased by 1 from the previous week and is up 4 from the same period last year. Onshore drilling rigs increased by 8, totaling 549; inland waters drilling rigs increased by 1, totaling 4; offshore drilling rigs decreased by 8, standing at 10.
In the United States, oil rigs increased by 2 this week, while gas rigs decreased by 1, resulting in a net increase of 1. Among these, 431 rigs are for oil and 124 are for gas.
By region, Texas added 4 rigs this week, bringing the total to 260. New Mexico's rig count decreased by 2 to 96. Oklahoma decreased by 1, with 43 rigs in operation.
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