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Bakken Rig Count Rises to 35, Up 6 from August
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota increased by one to 35 on Saturday, September 5, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The gain marks a partial recovery from a slight dip earlier in the week. The sole new rig reported was the NABORS B27, operated by Silver Hill Energy Operating, LLC. The rig is located at permit 159-93-6 in Burke County in the northwestern region of the state. No rigs were released or moved locations on Saturday. The current count of 35 rigs represents a decrease of one rig compared to the total of 36 active one week ago, on August 29, 2026. However, the broader trend shows a significant increase from the activity levels seen in early August. The rig count is up by six from the 29 rigs reported one month ago, on August 6. The steady climb over the past month reflects a...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34 as U.S. Total Remains Steady
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota remained at 34 on Saturday, September 5, with no additions, removals, or location changes reported since Friday, according to Bakken Wire live data. The current count represents a decrease of two rigs from one week ago, when 36 rigs were active on August 29. However, activity is up five rigs from the level seen a month ago on August 6, when 29 rigs were working. Nationwide, the U.S. rig count was unchanged for the week ended September 4 at 588 units, according to Baker Hughes data reported by Bing News. The national count is up 51 rigs from the same period last year. The report noted that while Louisiana and Pennsylvania each lost one rig, Texas and Colorado each gained one. The number of rigs drilling for oil in the U.S. was 449, up two from the previous year. In contrast,...
North Dakota Rig Count Drops to 34; Phoenix Operating Rig Released
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's Bakken formation fell by one to 34 on Friday, September 4, according to live data from Bakken Wire. One rig was released from service, with no new rigs added and no rigs moving location. The rig removed was Phoenix Operating LLC's T&S DRILLING 2, which had been working at location 160-98 -13 in Divide County. The current count of 34 rigs is down by two from the total of 36 active one week ago, on August 28. However, drilling activity has increased compared to a month prior; the state had 30 active rigs on August 5, representing a net gain of four rigs over the past month. The broader North American drilling landscape showed mixed signals this week. According to Baker Hughes data reported by Bing News, the overall U.S. rig count held steady at 588 for the week ended September...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 35 for Third Consecutive Day
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota was unchanged at 35 on Friday, September 4, according to daily data from Bakken Wire. No rigs were added, removed, or moved locations in the past 24 hours. The current count is down by one rig from the 36 reported one week ago, on August 28, 2026. However, activity has shown growth over the past month, with the total being five rigs higher than the 30 active rigs recorded on August 5. This period of stability in the Bakken formation, the state's primary oil-producing region, comes amid continued geopolitical tensions affecting other global oil frontiers. According to a report from OilPrice.com, Argentina's President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against oil companies drilling near the disputed Falkland Islands, which Argentina calls Las Malvinas. The report states that Milei, emboldened by shifting U.S. diplomatic signals, said Argentina would "continue to bar from operating...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 35 Despite Two Units Coming Offline
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained at 35 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The total showed no net change from the previous day despite two rigs being released and one rig moving to a new location. Two operators released their contracted drilling units. Silver Hill Energy Operating, LLC released the NABORS B27 rig from its location in Burke County (159-93-6). Separately, KODA RESOURCES OPERATING, LLC released the STONEHAM 17 rig from its location in Divide County (160-103-22). One rig was repositioned within the core Bakken region. DEVON ENERGY WILLISTON, L.L.C. moved its NABORS B 13 rig to a new location in McKenzie County (152-101-23). The current count of 35 active rigs represents a slight increase from one week ago, when the state reported 34 rigs active on August 27, 2026. The longer-term trend shows more significant growth, with the fleet up by...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds Steady at 37, Up 9 from August
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 37 for Thursday, September 3, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no new rigs added, none removed, and none that moved location since the previous day's report. The current activity level represents a notable increase from recent historical benchmarks. The rig count is up by three units from one week ago, when 34 rigs were active on August 27. More significantly, it is up by nine rigs from the count of 28 recorded one month ago on August 4. The stability at a higher plateau suggests operators in the Williston Basin are maintaining a consistent pace of development drilling. The rig count is a key leading indicator for future oil production from the Bakken formation, North Dakota's primary oil-producing region. A count in the upper 30s indicates a sustained, moderate level of investment by exploration and production...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 37 as Hess Deploys New Unit in McKenzie County
The number of rigs actively drilling for oil and gas in North Dakota held at 37 on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous week, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count saw a net increase of one rig from Tuesday's total. The sole addition was a rig operated by Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC. The company deployed the Ensign 532 rig to a location in McKenzie County (152-95-2). No rigs were reported as removed or moved on Wednesday. The current activity level represents a significant increase from one month ago. On August 3, 2026, the state's active rig count stood at 28, meaning 9 new drilling rigs have been activated over the past month. The rig count one week ago, on August 26, was also 37. The sustained higher level of drilling activity aligns with a reported summer surge in the Bakken. According to a Bing News report from...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 36, Up 8 from August
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 36 on Wednesday, September 2, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The tally showed no change from the previous day, with no new rigs added, no rigs removed, and no rigs moving location. The current activity level represents a decrease of one rig from one week ago, when the state reported 37 active rigs on August 26. However, the count shows a notable increase of eight rigs compared to one month ago, when 28 rigs were active on August 3. The stability in North Dakota contrasts with a broader downturn in North American drilling activity reported this week. According to Rigzone, North America as a whole dropped five rigs week on week, based on Baker Hughes' latest North America rotary rig count published September 1. The Bakken formation remains the primary engine of oil production in North Dakota. Rig activity...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 36 as Devon Moves Drilling Rig
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 36 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with no net change from the previous day or week. According to live rig data from Bakken Wire, one rig was moved to a new location while no new rigs were added or removed. The single rig movement involved a unit operated by Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C. The rig NABORS B17 was moved to location 151-102-34 in McKenzie County, the core county of the Bakken formation. This movement reflects ongoing development activity by operators to drill new wells. The current fleet of 36 rigs represents a significant increase from one month prior. According to historical context, the state had 27 active rigs on August 2, 2026, marking a gain of nine rigs over the past four weeks. This growth period contrasts with a broader regional trend reported Tuesday. According to Rigzone, North America as a...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 36 for Second Straight Week
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 36 on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, according to Bakken Wire live data. The count showed no day-over-day change, with no new rigs added, none removed, and none relocated. This marks the second consecutive week of stability, as the rig count also stood at 36 on August 25. The current level represents a significant increase from activity seen just one month prior. On August 2, 2026, the state reported only 27 active rigs, meaning the count has risen by nine rigs over the past month. The sustained rig count near 40 reflects a period of measured activity for Bakken operators. After a sharp uptick in early August, drillers have paused further expansion, focusing on executing existing drilling programs. The stability suggests operators are balancing capital discipline with efforts to maintain production levels in the core areas of the Williston Basin. A rig...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds Steady at 36
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's oil fields remained unchanged at 36 on Monday, according to live rig data. The total held steady as two new rigs were deployed, while two others were released from service. EOG Resources, Inc. and Continental Resources, Inc. each added a new rig to the state's fleet. EOG spudded the H & P 259 in Mountrail County at location 157-90-31. Continental spudded the PATTERSON 297 in Williams County at location 155-95-2. The two rigs removed were both located in the core Bakken county of McKenzie. Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C. released the NOBLE 4 from location 152-101-14, and Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC released the ENSIGN 532 from location 149-100-30. No rigs were reported as moving location. The current activity level represents a continuation of the recent upward trend in drilling. The rig count is up by two compared to one week ago,...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 36, Up 9 Rigs Since August 1
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held at 36 on Monday, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The figure showed no change from the previous day, with no new rigs added, no rigs removed, and no rigs moving locations. The current activity level represents a notable increase from recent historical benchmarks. One week ago, on August 24, the state reported 34 active rigs, meaning the count has risen by two rigs over the past seven days. The growth is more pronounced over a longer period, with the fleet up by nine rigs since the beginning of August, when 27 rigs were active on August 1. The sustained count above 30 rigs indicates a period of relative stability for drilling operations in the Bakken formation and Williston Basin. Rig count is a leading indicator of future oil production, as new wells take months to drill, complete, and bring online. A...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 36, Up 9 from July
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota held steady at 36 on Sunday, according to the latest live rig data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no day-over-day change, with no new rigs added, none removed, and none moving locations. The current level represents a significant increase from recent lows, underscoring a period of regained activity in the Bakken formation. Compared to one week ago, the rig count is up by two, having risen from 34 active rigs on August 23, 2026. The more pronounced trend emerges when looking back one month. The active rig fleet has grown by nine units since July 31, 2026, when the state reported only 27 rigs in operation. This sustained increase suggests operators are committing more capital to drilling programs as market conditions permit. The Williston Basin's rig count is a closely watched leading indicator for future oil production in North Dakota,...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 36, Up 9 Rigs Over Past Month
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota remained unchanged for a second day, holding steady at 36 on Sunday, according to Bakken Wire live data. No rigs were added, removed, or moved location since yesterday's report. The current count represents a significant increase in activity compared to recent weeks. The rig count is up by two from the 34 rigs active one week ago, on August 23, 2026. More notably, activity has surged by nine rigs over the past month, climbing from a base of 27 rigs on July 31, 2026. The stability in the Bakken contrasts with new drilling programs being launched in other major U.S. oil basins. According to a report from Rigzone, Texas-based EON has commenced a 92-well horizontal drilling program in New Mexico. The company's CEO, Dante Caravaggio, stated that "the first three of 92 horizontal wells now being drilled makes all the difference...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 36 Amid Sustained Growth Trend
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota held steady at 36 on Saturday, according to live data from Bakken Wire. No rigs were added, removed, or moved location since the prior day's count. The current tally reflects a sustained period of expansion in the state's oilfield activity. Compared to one week ago, on August 22, 2026, the rig count is up by two. The growth over a longer period is more pronounced, with nine more rigs working now than were active just one month ago on July 30, 2026, when the count stood at 27. The stability in the daily count follows a period of notable gains, suggesting operators may be consolidating recent additions to their drilling programs. Rig count is a leading indicator of future oil production, and a count in the mid-30s represents a significant operational tempo for the Bakken formation, North Dakota's primary oil-producing region....
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 36, Up Nine Rigs From One Month Ago
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota held at 36 on Saturday, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no change from the previous day, with no new rigs added, removed, or relocated. The current activity level represents a significant increase from recent historical benchmarks. The rig count is up by two from the 34 rigs working one week ago, on August 22, 2026. More notably, activity has surged by nine rigs, or 33 percent, since July 30, 2026, when just 27 rigs were active in the state. The steady climb over the past month suggests operators in the Bakken formation and wider Williston Basin are maintaining a measured pace of capital investment into new well drilling. Rig count is a key leading indicator of future oil production, and the current level points to stabilized development plans following periods of volatility. While North Dakota's activity...
North Dakota Rig Count Climbs to 36, Reaching New 2026 High
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota rose by two on Friday, reaching 36 statewide, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count represents a new high for the year and continues an upward trend observed over the past month. Two new rigs commenced operations. Phoenix Operating LLC spudded a well using the T&S DRILLING 2 rig at location 160-98-13 in Divide County. In McKenzie County, Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C. started drilling with the NABORS B6 rig at 151-102-27. There were no rigs removed from service. One rig changed location. Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation moved its PATTERSON 808 rig to a new site at 151-102-32, also in McKenzie County. The current activity level reflects sustained growth in the Bakken formation. The rig count has increased by two compared to one week ago, when 34 rigs were active on August 21. The expansion is more pronounced over...
Bakken Rig Count Holds Steady at 34, Up 30% Over Past Month
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's Bakken formation held steady at 34 on Friday, August 28, according to daily data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no change from the previous day, with no new rigs added, none removed, and none moving locations. This marks one full week of stability, as the state's rig count also stood at 34 on August 21. However, the current activity level represents a significant increase compared to a month ago. On July 29, there were 26 rigs actively drilling, meaning the Bakken has added eight rigs over the past four weeks, a gain of roughly 30 percent. The sustained rig count indicates a plateau in drilling activity following a summer rebound. For operators and service companies, a steady fleet size provides predictability for crews, equipment, and supply chains across the Williston Basin. While Bakken drilling holds firm, other U.S. oil regions...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34 Despite Three Rigs Released
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota remained unchanged at 34 on Thursday, August 27, despite the release of three rigs and a single rig relocation, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. Three rigs were released from service. Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C. released the NABORS B6 rig from a location in McKenzie County (151-100-35). Continental Resources, Inc. released the PATTERSON 297 rig from Mountrail County (152-93-3). EOG Resources, Inc. released the H & P 259 rig, also from Mountrail County (157-90-31). One rig changed locations. Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC moved the ENSIGN 532 rig to a new site in McKenzie County (149-100-30). The unchanged total results from new rigs coming online to replace those released. The current count of 34 rigs matches the level reported one week ago on August 20. However, drilling activity has increased significantly over the past month, with the rig count...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 37, Up 13 from July
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota held steady at 37 on Thursday, August 27, according to Bakken Wire live data. There were no new rigs added, none removed, and no rigs moved location since the previous day's report. The current count represents a gain of three rigs from one week ago, when 34 rigs were active on August 20. More significantly, the state's active fleet has increased by 13 rigs over the past month, rising from just 24 active rigs on July 28. This sustained upward trend in the Williston Basin occurs against a backdrop of tightening equipment availability worldwide. According to a report from Rigzone, Enverus Intelligence Research warned on August 26 that global drilling availability was narrowing as demand rises. This dynamic can put upward pressure on day rates for drilling contractors and may influence the pace at which operators can ramp up activity. The...
North Dakota Rig Count Rises to 37 as Enerplus Adds Williams County Rig
North Dakota's active drilling rig count increased to 37 on Wednesday, August 26, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count rose by one from the previous day, with no rigs removed or moved between locations. The sole new rig reported was the ENERPLUS RESOURCES USA CORPORATION: PATTERSON 806, located at 157-99-11 in Williams County. This addition continues a period of expansion for the state's drilling activity over recent weeks. The current fleet of 37 rigs represents a significant increase from levels seen earlier this summer. One week ago, on August 19, the state reported 33 active rigs. Compared to one month ago on July 27, when just 23 rigs were active, the count is up by 14 units, signaling a sustained rebound in operator drilling programs. The steady climb in North Dakota's rig count coincides with a broader industry trend of rising demand for drilling equipment. According to...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds Steady at 36
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held at 36 on Wednesday, according to Bakken Wire's live tracking data. No rigs were added or removed since yesterday's report, and no rigs were recorded moving to new locations. The current figure represents a modest increase over the past week, rising by three rigs since August 19. The more significant story is seen over the past month, where activity has surged. The count is up by 13 rigs from the 23 recorded on July 27, indicating a substantial recovery in drilling activity during the late summer period. While North Dakota's count was flat day-over-day, broader North American trends showed a pullback. According to a report from Rigzone, North America dropped eight rigs week on week in the latest Baker Hughes rotary rig count. This suggests regional dynamics may be shifting even as the Williston Basin holds its recent gains. The stability at 36...
North Dakota Rig Count Rises to 36 as Two New Rigs Spud
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota increased by two on Tuesday, reaching a total of 36, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. This marks a net gain for the day, with zero rigs released from service. Two new rigs commenced operations. Devon Energy Williston, L.L.C. spud the NOBLE 4 rig at a location in McKenzie County (152-101-14). Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC started drilling with the ENSIGN 532 rig in Williams County (156-98-3). Activity also included two rig moves. Murfin Drilling Company, Inc. relocated the PATTERSON 290 rig to a new well site in Dunn County (141-96-33). Separately, IRON OIL OPERATING, LLC moved the NABORS B 12 rig to a location in Mountrail County (154-89-9). The latest figures continue a steady climb in Bakken drilling activity over recent weeks. The current count of 36 rigs represents an increase of two from one week ago, when...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds Steady at 35, Up 12 from July
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 35 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to the latest live rig data. The figure showed no movement from the previous day, with no new rigs added, none removed, and none reporting a change in location. The current count represents a slight increase of one rig compared to one week ago, when the state reported 34 active rigs on August 18, 2026. The more significant trend is visible over the past month, with the active fleet rising by 12 rigs since July 26, 2026, when the count stood at 23. This sustained level of activity indicates continued investment by operators in the Williston Basin, with the rig count serving as a leading indicator of future oil production. The Bakken formation is North Dakota's primary oil-producing region, and rig activity is closely watched by analysts, royalty owners, and service companies as a...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 35 After Daily Swap
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 35 on Monday, August 24, following a day where one new rig was deployed and another was released. According to live rig data, the net activity resulted in a single rig being added and a single rig being removed, with no rigs moving between locations. The current fleet of 35 rigs represents an increase of two from the count of 33 reported one week ago on August 17, and a significant jump of 12 rigs from the 23 active rigs operating one month ago on July 25. The sole new rig reported Monday is the BERENERGY CORPORATION: PRONGHORN 7, located in Renville County at 158-82-1. The rig removed from the active list was the DEVON ENERGY WILLISTON, L.L.C: NOBLE 4, which had been operating in McKenzie County at 152-101-23. The stability in the overall count masks the underlying churn typical of...
Bakken Rig Count Holds Steady at 34, Up 11 From July
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged on Monday, holding at 34, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The figure showed no day-over-day movement, with no new rigs added, removed, or relocated. The current activity level represents a significant increase from earlier this summer. The rig count is up by one compared to one week ago on August 17, 2026, when 33 rigs were active. More strikingly, the count has surged by 11 rigs over the past month, rising from 23 active rigs on July 25, 2026. The steady rig count in the Bakken coincides with renewed global focus on securing long-term oil and gas supplies from stable, non-conflict regions. According to a report from OilPrice.com, Norway's Energy Minister Terje Aasland vowed on Monday to continue exploring for oil and gas in the Arctic Barents Sea, emphasizing its importance for European energy security. Norway is Europe's single biggest...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34, Up 10 from July
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota remained unchanged at 34 on Sunday, August 23, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no movement, with no new rigs added, removed, or relocated since Saturday. The current activity level represents a significant increase from recent lows. The rig count is up by two from the 32 rigs reported one week ago on August 16, and is up by ten from the 24 rigs active one month ago on July 24. While onshore shale activity in the Bakken holds steady, major international oil companies are pursuing high-risk, high-reward drilling projects in other basins. According to a report from OilPrice.com, Mexico's Pemex and Brazil's Petrobras have formed a partnership to drill prospects in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico off Mexico's coast. The companies are targeting source rock formations described as miles deeper and eight times...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34, Up 10 from July
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 34 on Sunday, with no rigs added, removed, or moved in the past 24 hours, according to live Bakken Wire data. The current count represents a two-rig increase from one week ago and a ten-rig jump from the 24 rigs active one month ago on July 24, 2026. The stability at a higher level follows a period of significant growth, underscoring increased operator confidence. According to a recent state briefing, the count had reached 33 rigs earlier in the week, up from 26 in mid-July. Nathan Anderson, director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, highlighted the importance of this expansion during an Aug. 20 media briefing, Yahoo Finance reported. "We have seven additional rigs in the basin this month that we didn't have just 30 days ago, and that's important," Anderson said. The recent rig count increase has been...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34 as Multi-Week Expansion Continues
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 34 on Saturday, August 22, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no daily change, with zero new rigs added, zero rigs removed, and no rigs moving location. Despite the static daily figure, the current activity level represents a sustained multi-week expansion in the Williston Basin. The rig count is up by two from the 32 rigs active one week ago on August 15, and has risen by nine rigs, or over 36%, from the 25 rigs operating one month ago on July 23. The broader uptick in drilling coincides with an improvement in the state's oil production, according to a recent report. A source from Bing News, published August 20, noted that North Dakota's oil production numbers continue to improve amid higher oil prices resulting from an ongoing U.S. war with Iran. The state relies heavily on...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34, Up 9 From July
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 34 on Saturday, August 22, according to the latest live data from Bakken Wire. The figure shows no movement from the previous day, with no new rigs added, removed, or relocated. The current count represents a significant increase from levels seen earlier this summer. The state's active rig fleet is up by two rigs compared to one week ago, when 32 rigs were active on August 15. More notably, the count has risen by nine rigs over the past month, jumping from 25 active rigs on July 23. This sustained higher level of drilling activity coincides with improved oil production numbers for the state, as reported by other news sources this week. According to a summary from Yahoo Finance Energy, North Dakota oil data shows an uptick in production and a jump in the number of drilling rigs, a positive trend...