Drilling Gaining Steam in Texas as U.S. Rig Count Rises

摘要

Spurred by an uptick in drilling activity in Texas, the U.S. rig count climbed six units to fnish at 261 for the week ending Friday (Sept. 25), according to the latest tally from oilfeld services provider Baker Hughes Co. (BKR). Four oil-directed rigs and two natural gas- directed units returned to action in the United States, ofering perhaps a hint of recovery amid a profoundly challenging stretch for the industry. As of Friday, BKR’s combined domestic tally still lagged year-ago levels by nearly 600 units.