The rotary rig counts for the US and Canada rose this past week. The rotary rig counts for the United States and Canada increased by a total of 15 this week, Baker Hughes Co. (NYSE: BKR) reported Friday. The U.S. count grew by 12 to reach 312, the company stated. Baker Hughes noted that 236 of the U.S. drilling units were oil rigs – up 10 from last week. The number of U.S. gas rigs rose by two to 73 and the miscellaneous rig count held steady at three, the service company added. Since this time last year, when 806 rigs were operating, the U.S. has shed 494 rigs, Baker Hughes noted. The firm stated the year-on-year figures reflect a 438-unit decrease in oil rigs, a 56-unit decline in gas rigs and no change in the number of miscellaneous rigs. It added the U.S. offshore rig count rose by […]