HOUSTON (Reuters) - The number of offshore oil and gas drilling rigs working in the Gulf of Mexico has increased slightly in recent weeks, and the number available has remained steady despite the U.S.

Drilling activity continued its downward trend as the rig count fell for a third consecutive week. Oilfield services firm Baker Hughes said Friday its U.S. rig count dropped one rig to 539 rigs, 49 ...

Total drilling activity in North America decreased the week ended Aug 29 with a total of 711 rigs working. Canada and the US both dopped rigs this week. Aug. 29, 2025 Total drilling activity in North ...

US oil and gas drilling rig activity increased this week with the addition of 7 rigs, bringing the total working rigs to 549. This week’s count, however, is down 38 rigs from the comparable period a ...