U.S. rig count increased by 7, is at 558

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This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. increased by 7 last week, resulting in a total count of 558 rigs. Canada increased by 14 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 138 rigs.Breakdown by regionOf the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Cana Woodford, Eagle Ford and Permian regions experienced an increase this week.Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week:The Barnett is down 1, at 0.The Haynesville is down 1, at 55.Major Basin VariancesThis Week+/-Ardmore Woodford20Arkoma Woodford10Barnett0-1Cana Woodford212DJ-Niobrara80Eagle Ford442Granite Wash170Haynesville55-1Marcellus240Mississippian00Permian2504Utica120Williston280All other regions saw no net change in the active rig count.