Oklahoma Rig Count Declines But Cana Woodford Holds Strong
When Oklahoma experienced a recent loss of 2 oil and gas rigs, leaving 44 active rigs statewide based on the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count, it still did not affect the state’s most active play.
Cana Woodford Remains Oklahoma’s Top Drilling Play
The Cana Woodford continued with a count of 23 rigs, maintaining its position as the most active oil and gas play in Oklahoma despite the overall statewide decline.
The state’s drop in drilling activity was seen in the Granite Wash, where the count fell by one rig to 14 active rigs.
Arkoma Woodford Sees Decline in Activity
Another loss occurred in the Arkoma Woodford, where the rig count declined from three rigs to two, reflecting a slight slowdown in that region.
Meanwhile, the Ardmore Woodford continued for another week without any reported drilling activity, and Oklahoma’s Mississippian play also remains inactive with no reported rigs.
National Rig Activity Shows Mixed Trends
Across the country, the nation’s busiest oil-producing region, the Permian Basin, recorded 241 rigs, a drop of two from the previous week.
The Williston Basin in North Dakota and Montana saw activity increase by one to 30 rigs, while the Haynesville Shale also gained one rig to reach 55 active rigs.
The Marcellus Shale recorded a decline of two rigs, bringing its total to 25 rigs.
Other Major U.S. Plays Hold Steady
The Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas remained unchanged with 42 active rigs, while the D-J Basin in Colorado and southern Wyoming also held steady with 9 rigs.
The latest figures reflect continued shifts in U.S. drilling activity, with some basins seeing modest gains while others experience slight declines, even as overall production strategies remain focused on efficiency and market conditions.