US rig count increases by 13 to 1,522
By APFriday, June 25, 2010
US rig count increases by 13
HOUSTON — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 13 this week to 1,552.
Baker Hughes Inc. said Friday that 958 rigs were exploring for natural gas and 583 for oil. Eleven were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago this week, the rig count stood at 917.
Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, North Dakota gained six rigs, Wyoming four, Oklahoma gained three, West Virginia gained two and Alaska gained one. Texas lost three rigs, while Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Colorado and Arkansas each lost one rig. California and New Mexico remained unchanged.
The rig count tally peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and sank to a record low of 488 in 1999,
Baker Hughes is based in Houston.
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