The oil and gas rig count fell by one to 582 in the week to Sept. 6, the lowest since June.
The rig count is 8% below this time last year, according to Baker Hughes.
The oil and gas rig count fell by one to 585 in the week to Aug. 23. Baker Hughes said that puts the total rig count down 47, or 7% below this time last year.
Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright said the company is investing in keeping its frac fleet steady as most competitors weather a downturn in oil and gas activity.
The oil and gas rig count fell by two to 586 in the week to Aug. 16.
The oil and gas rig count rose by two to 588 in the week to Aug. 9. Despite this week's rig increase, Baker Hughes said the total count was still down 66 rigs, or 10% below this time last year.
As operational efficiencies give E&Ps the ability to produce more oil with fewer rigs, Texas employment in the oil patch has fallen five out of the first six months of 2024.
The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by three to 586 in the week to Aug. 2. Baker Hughes said that puts the total rig count down 73, or 11%, below this time last year.
As service companies anticipate a slowdown in Lower 48 activity, analysts at Wood Mackenzie say efficiency gains, not price reductions, will drive down well costs and equipment demand.
The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by three to 589 in the week to July 26.