U.S. rig count decreased by 1, is at 562

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This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. decreased by 1 last week, resulting in a total count of 562 rigs. Canada increased by 11 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 180 rigs.Breakdown by regionOf the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Granite Wash experienced an increase this week.Meanwhile, 1 region experienced a decrease this week:The Permian is down 1, at 256. Major Basin VariancesThis Week+/-Ardmore Woodford20Arkoma Woodford10Barnett00Cana Woodford190DJ-Niobrara80Eagle Ford440Granite Wash191Haynesville550Marcellus240Mississippian00Permian256-1Utica120Williston280All other regions saw no net change in the active rig count.