US rig count rises by 12 to 569: Baker Hughes

摘要

The US rig count rose for a seventh week as more producers are stepping up drilling activity amid better cost controls and stable crude prices. The rig count total rose by 12 to 569, according to weekly data from Baker Hughes, the highest since the 5 February count of 571. The number of rigs drilling for oil rose by nine to 450, while those looking for gas increased by three to 117.