The total rig count stayed at 585, according to Baker Hughes, down more than 6% from this same time last year. The number of oil rigs fell by 2 this week to 480—down by 24 compared to this time ...

Rigs in the Eagle Ford are now 3 below where they were this time last year. Oil prices continued to rise on Friday. At 1:00 p.m. ET, the WTI benchmark was trading up $0.86 (+1.13%) on the day at ...

The Bureau of Land Management has distributed an unusual new accessory for some of its employees to wear: A card with an image of an oil rig on one side and cattle ranching on the other. The cards ...

The crash in oil prices has taken its toll. The number of rigs drilling for oil and gas in the U.S. fell today to the lowest level in more than 75 years of records. The animation below shows the ...

Permian — the most prolific basin in the United States — recorded a weekly oil rig count of 307, higher than a week-ago figure of 303. The number increased in four of the prior six weeks ...

Rig Is in Area Vietnam Claims as 'Exclusive Economic Zone,' Beijing Says It Is in Chinese Waters. Skip to Main Content. ... Cnooc's 981 oil rig is pictured in the South China Sea.

The boom looks like it’s back. The number of oil and gas rigs drilling in the U.S. has almost doubled since bottoming out at the lowest level in more than 75 years of records.

However, they stayed on scene making sure there was no more fire in the vent system of the rig. “They said they had some oil on the stove heating up, left the vehicle unattended, came back out ...

U.S. Oil Rig Count Falls: The oil rig count was 625 for the week ended Dec 9, lower than the prior-week figure of 627.The current number of oil rigs — far from the peak of 1,609 attained in ...

More oil, fewer rigs: how the U.S. became the world’s top producer. New, more productive technology helped, along with pressure for profits. by Henry Epp. Listen Now. Save. Share Download.

A decommissioned oil rig caught fire in Alabama Wednesday, allowing “potential hazards” to spill into the water below, officials said. The multi-story rig — containing oil, diesel fuel ...