U.S. rig count rises as Oklahoma drilling activity grows

Last updated: July 6, 2026 | Reading Time: 2 minutes

US oil and gas drilling made a big leap in the past week as the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count showed a gain of 10 rigs to reach a total of 573

U.S. oil and gas drilling activity increased in the latest Baker Hughes report, according to Oklahoma Energy Today. The national rig count rose by 10 to 573, including 440 oil rigs, 125 natural gas rigs, and 8 miscellaneous rigs. Oklahoma also added 2 rigs, bringing the state total to 46, matching its level from the same period a year earlier.

The report also noted broader gains across several producing regions. Texas added 7 rigs for a total of 268, while New Mexico held steady at 97. Kansas increased by 3 rigs to 17, according to the Red Top Rig Report, and Wyoming added 1 rig to reach 17. For readers tracking Permian Basin activity and broader oil and gas royalty trends, rig counts remain an important indicator of operator activity and potential future production across key U.S. energy markets.

Source: Oklahoma Energy Today

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