The United States added seven rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest rotary rig count, which was released on October 1. The United States added seven rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest rotary rig count, which was released on October 1. Of the seven rigs added, four were land rigs and three were offshore rigs. The total U.S. rig count now stands at 528, comprising 513 land rigs, 13 offshore rigs and two inland water rigs, Baker Hughes’ data shows. There are currently 428 oil rigs, 99 gas rigs and one miscellaneous rig within the total U.S. rig count. Compared to year ago levels, the total U.S. rig count has increased by 262. During this time, 262 land rigs and one inland water rig have been added, and one offshore rig has been removed. U.S. oil rigs have increased by 239 year on year […]