The number of drilling rigs in the USA and Canada is decreasing – Week 16, 2026

Baker Hughes reported that in the week ending April 17, 2026, the number of rotary drilling rigs in the United States decreased by two rigs each week to 543.

Number of drilling rigs for gas productiondecreased by twoup to 125, and the total number of drilling rigs in the United States decreased by 42 compared to the same period last year.

Meanwhile, the number of drilling rigs in Canadadecreased by fiveup to 130 drilling rigs for the week ended April 17. The number of drilling rigs in Canada decreased by four compared to the same reporting period of the previous year.