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North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 30 for Third Consecutive Day
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 30 on Friday, September 25, according to live data from Bakken Wire. No rigs were added, removed, or moved location since the previous day. The current count represents a sustained pullback from recent activity levels. The state's rig fleet is down by two rigs compared to one week ago, when 32 rigs were active on September 18. The decline is more pronounced over the past month, with the count falling by seven rigs from the 37 rigs reported on August 26. The Bakken formation is North Dakota's primary oil-producing region. Rig counts are a closely watched leading indicator of future production and capital expenditure by operators in the Williston Basin. The current level of 30 rigs suggests a period of stabilized but subdued drilling activity as companies manage their development programs. Historical Context of Boom and Turmoil The current operational landscape...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 30, Down 7 From August Peak
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's Bakken region held steady at 30 on Friday, September 25, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no change from the previous day, with no new rigs added, no rigs removed, and no rigs moving location. Despite the daily stability, the current fleet represents a notable contraction from recent activity levels. The rig count is down by two from the 32 rigs reported one week ago on September 18. The decline is more pronounced compared to one month ago; the state has seen seven rigs go idle since August 26, when 37 rigs were actively drilling. The sustained drop over the past month signals a cautious approach by operators amid fluctuating commodity prices and capital discipline mandates. A rig count in the low 30s is indicative of a moderated pace of development compared to the higher activity...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 30; Phoenix Rig Released in Divide County
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota held at 30 on Thursday, September 24, despite the release of one rig from a well site in Divide County, according to live rig data tracked by Bakken Wire. Phoenix Operating LLC released the T&S DRILLING 2 rig from location 160-97-19. There were no new rigs added or rigs moved to new locations, resulting in a net decline of one active rig from the previous day's total. The current count of 30 rigs represents a decline in overall drilling activity over recent weeks. The rig count is down by three from the total of 33 active rigs reported one week ago on September 17. Compared to one month ago on August 25, when 36 rigs were active, the current fleet is down by six rigs. The steady reduction in the active rig fleet over the past month suggests a cautious approach...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 31 for Second Straight Day
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged on Thursday, holding at 31 for a second consecutive day. According to Bakken Wire's live rig data, there were no new rigs added, no rigs released, and no rigs that moved location since the previous report. The current activity level represents a decline from recent weeks. The state's active rig count is down two from the 33 rigs active one week ago on September 17. The longer-term trend shows a more pronounced slowdown, with five fewer rigs working compared to the 36 reported one month ago on August 25. Amid this backdrop of moderated drilling activity, one Bakken producer is reporting significant growth through operational efficiency. According to a report from Bing News, Phoenix Energy announced in July 2026 that it had surpassed a production rate of 50,000 barrels of oil per day, a dramatic increase from roughly 100 barrels per day...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 31, Down 3 from August
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's Bakken formation held steady at 31 on Wednesday, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The count was unchanged from the previous day, though one rig was taken out of service. Hunt Oil Company removed the T&S Drilling 1 rig from its location in Burke County (160-90-31). There were no new rigs added or rigs that moved locations on Wednesday. The current activity level represents a continued slow retreat from higher counts earlier in the summer. The rig count is down by two from one week ago, when 33 rigs were active on September 16. Compared to one month ago on August 24, when 34 rigs were working, the fleet has contracted by three rigs. A rig count in the low 30s reflects a period of disciplined capital spending by operators in the Williston Basin. While oil prices remain a...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 32 for Fourth Consecutive Day
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 32 on Wednesday, September 23, according to live data from Bakken Wire. No new rigs were added, none were removed, and no rigs moved locations compared to the previous day's tally. This marks the fourth consecutive day the count has held at 32 rigs, indicating a plateau in drilling activity in the Williston Basin. The current level represents a slight decline from recent historical benchmarks. Compared to one week ago, on September 16, the active rig fleet is down by one rig. The broader trend shows a gradual easing from levels seen earlier in the summer. The current count of 32 rigs is down by two from the 34 rigs active one month ago on August 24. The stability in the rig count suggests operators are maintaining a disciplined capital expenditure approach, focusing on core development areas and maximizing efficiency from...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 32 with One New Rig, One Removed
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained at 32 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The figure reflects a net change of zero after one new rig started operations and one was released. The sole new rig reported was the NABORS B23, operated by FORMENTERA OPERATIONS, LLC in Divide County. The rig is located at 161-97-16. The only rig removed from the count was HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC's NABORS x24, which was previously operating at a McKenzie County location (149-100-33). No rigs were reported as having moved location. The current count of 32 active rigs represents a slight decline from recent levels. Compared to one week ago, on September 15, 2026, the rig count is down by one. The total is also down by two rigs from the count of 34 active on August 23, 2026, one month prior. The Bakken formation is...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 33 Amidst Regional Decline
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's Bakken formation held steady at 33 for the second consecutive week, according to live data from Bakken Wire. There were no new rigs added, none removed, and none that moved location since the prior day's report. This plateau follows a slight contraction over the past month. The current count is down by one rig compared to the 34 rigs active in the state on August 23, 2026. The local steadiness contrasts with a broader pullback in drilling activity across North America. According to a report from Rigzone citing the latest Baker Hughes North America rotary rig count, the continent lost six rigs week on week as of September 21. A rig count in the low-30s has become a stable operating range for Bakken producers, reflecting a disciplined focus on capital efficiency and shareholder returns rather than aggressive volume growth. This activity...
ND Rig Count Holds at 33 Amid Regional Declines
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 33 on Monday, September 21, 2026, following a day of one-for-one rig movement in the northwest region, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The net change was zero, with one new rig commencing operations and one rig being released. Phoenix Operating LLC activated the PATTERSON 268 rig in Divide County at location 160-98-22. Concurrently, FORMENTERA OPERATIONS, LLC released the NABORS B23 rig from its location at 161-97-16, also in Divide County. No rigs were reported to have moved between locations. The state's current count of 33 active rigs represents a slight increase of one rig compared to one week ago, when the count stood at 32 on September 14. However, activity remains down by one rig from a month ago, when 34 rigs were active on August 22. This local stability in North Dakota contrasts with a broader regional...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 32, Down Two Rigs from August Peak
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 32 on Monday, September 21, 2026, with no rig additions or subtractions reported since the previous day, according to live rig data. The current figure shows no change from the count reported one week ago on September 14. However, the state's drilling activity has softened slightly over the past month, down two rigs from the 34 active rigs reported on August 22. The flat week-over-week activity suggests a period of consolidation for Bakken operators following a modest pullback in late summer. Rig counts are a leading indicator of future oil production, and a sustained plateau can signal that producers are maintaining capital discipline or awaiting stronger price signals before accelerating development programs. A rig count in the low 30s represents a significant level of ongoing investment in the Williston Basin, though it remains well below the frenetic activity seen during previous...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 32 for Sunday
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 32 on Sunday, September 20, 2026, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The data showed no new rigs added, none removed, and no rigs that moved location since the previous day. The current figure represents a decline from recent historical activity. The rig count is down by two from the 34 rigs reported exactly one week ago, on September 13. It is also down two rigs from the 34 active rigs reported one month ago on August 21. The stability in the daily count comes amid a period of modest contraction for the state's drilling fleet. The Bakken formation, North Dakota's primary oil-producing region, has historically seen rig counts fluctuate with commodity prices, operational efficiency gains, and corporate capital spending plans. A rig count in the low 30s reflects a mature phase of development for the play, where operators...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 32 for Second Consecutive Day
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 32 on Sunday, September 20, 2026, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The data showed no new rigs added, no rigs removed, and no rigs moving location since the previous day. The current count of 32 rigs represents a decrease of two from the total of 34 active rigs recorded one week ago, on September 13. Compared to the level seen one month ago, on August 21, the rig count is also down by two, having held at 34 at that time. The stability in the daily count, coupled with the slight two-rig decline over the past month, suggests a period of consolidation for operators in the Williston Basin. After a period of gradual increases earlier in the year, activity levels have settled into a range that reflects current commodity prices, capital discipline, and the focus on developing high-graded...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 32, Down from Recent Highs
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota remained flat at 32, according to live rig data reported on Saturday, September 19, 2026. There were no new rigs added, none removed, and no rigs that moved location since the prior day's report. The current count represents a decline from recent activity levels. According to historical context provided, the rig count stood at 34 active rigs one week ago on September 12, 2026, meaning the state has shed two rigs over the past seven days. Compared to one month ago on August 20, 2026, when the count was also 34, the current total is down by two rigs. The Bakken formation, North Dakota's primary oil-producing region, relies on consistent drilling activity to offset the steep decline rates of shale wells and maintain production levels. A rig count in the low 30s is indicative of a stable but cautious operational environment...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 32 for Saturday Session
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's oil fields remained steady at 32 for the Saturday session, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. No rigs were added, removed, or moved locations since the previous daily count. The current activity level represents a slight contraction in the state's drilling footprint over recent weeks. The rig count is down by two from the 34 rigs reported one week ago on September 12, 2026. Compared to data from one month ago on August 20, 2026, the count is also down by two rigs from the 34 active at that time. A stable rig count is a key indicator of near-term drilling investment and future production potential in the Bakken formation, North Dakota's primary oil-producing region. The current level of 32 active units suggests a period of consolidation among operators following a modest pullback from the 34-rig plateau maintained through...
North Dakota Rig Count Drops to 32 as Hess Swaps Rigs, Continental Region Gains
North Dakota's active drilling rig count fell to 32 on Friday, September 18, 2026, down by one rig from the previous day, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The daily change resulted from two rigs being released and one new rig being deployed. Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC was at the center of the day's activity, according to the data. The operator released the NABORS X27 rig but simultaneously deployed a new rig, the NABORS X20, at the same location in Williams County (156-98-3). Phoenix Operating LLC released the PATTERSON 280 rig from a location in Divide County. The only rig move reported was by Iron Oil Operating, LLC, which moved the NABORS B 12 rig to a new location in Mountrail County (154-89-34). The current count of 32 rigs represents a slight decline in the state's drilling activity over recent weeks. One week ago, on September 11,...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 33 for Fourth Straight Week
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota held steady at 33 on Friday, September 18, 2026, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. No rigs were added or removed, and none moved locations from the previous day. The current count represents no change from the 33 rigs reported in the state a month ago on August 19. However, compared to one week prior, the rig count is down by one unit. On September 11, Bakken Wire reported 34 rigs active in the Williston Basin. A rig count of 33 places Bakken activity at a level typical for the region in recent periods, reflecting a consistent operational tempo among major operators. This stability in the drilling fleet often correlates with steady crude oil production volumes from the formation, which is North Dakota's primary oil-producing region. The flat week-over-week and month-over-month trends suggest a period of consolidation in drilling...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 33 Amid Daily Turnover
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained at 33 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The figure represents a net change of zero from Wednesday, masking a day of underlying activity that saw one new rig added, one rig released, and one rig moved to a new location. The sole new rig addition was from XTO Energy Inc., which spud the H & P 429 rig at location 153-96-3 in McKenzie County. The county is the core of the Bakken formation and typically hosts the majority of the state's drilling activity. The rig removed from the count was the PATTERSON 264, operated by Phoenix Operating LLC. It had been working at 162-95-28 in Divide County before being released. In a separate move, Koda Resources Operating, LLC relocated its STONEHAM 16 rig to a new site within Divide County at location 161-101-31. The current...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34; Koda Resources Rig Moves in Divide
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 34 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, according to Bakken Wire live data. The total showed no net change from the previous day, with no new rigs added and none released. The day saw one rig reposition within the state's oil fields. Koda Resources Operating, LLC moved its STONEHAM 16 rig to location 161-101-31 in Divide County, the data shows. No other rig movements were reported. The current count of 34 active rigs represents a slight decline from one week prior. On September 10, 2026, the state reported 35 active rigs, meaning the count is down by one rig over the past seven days. Compared to one month ago, however, the drilling activity level is unchanged. The rig count on August 18, 2026, was also 34, indicating a stable plateau in drilling activity over the past 30 days. This stability comes amid...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34 After Day of Churn
North Dakota's active drilling rig count remained unchanged at 34 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following a day of significant operator movement that saw two new rigs commence operations and two rigs release, according to live rig data. Two new drilling rigs were added to the state's tally. Silver Hill Energy Operating, LLC spud a well using the NABORS B27 rig in Burke County at location 159-93-20. HUNT OIL COMPANY also commenced drilling in Burke County with the T&S DRILLING 1 rig at location 160-90-31. Both new operations are focused on the Bakken formation within the Williston Basin. Offsetting these additions, two rigs were released from service. XTO ENERGY INC released the H & P 429 rig from its location at 153-96-3 in McKenzie County. Similarly, HESS BAKKEN INVESTMENTS II, LLC released the ENSIGN 532 rig from its McKenzie County site at 152-95-15. In addition to the starts and releases,...
** North Dakota Holds at 33 Active Rigs, Matching Month-Ago Level
BODY: The active drilling rig count in North Dakota held steady at 33 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, according to Bakken Wire live data. The count showed no day-over-day changes, with no rigs added, removed, or relocated. This stability places the state's current activity level unchanged from one month ago, which also stood at 33 rigs on August 17. However, the count is down by one rig compared to one week ago, when 34 rigs were active on September 9. The state's rig activity, a key indicator of future oil production in the Bakken formation, continues at a pace significantly lower than the peaks seen in previous boom cycles but reflects a recent period of equilibrium for operators in the Williston Basin. The local steadiness coincides with a broader, albeit slight, uptick in North American drilling activity. According to a report from Rigzone citing Baker Hughes data, North America added...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 33, Adds One New Drilling Rig
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 33 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following the addition of one new rig and no reported departures, according to live data from Bakken Wire. One new drilling unit was activated. Hess Bakken Investments II, LLC spudded a new well using the Nabors x24 rig at a McKenzie County location (149-100-33). The move marks a return to drilling activity for Hess in the state. Two existing rigs changed locations within the Williston Basin, both moving into Divide County. Phoenix Operating LLC moved the T&S Drilling 2 rig to location 160-97-19. Formentera Operations, LLC moved the Nabors B23 rig to location 161-97-16. The current rig count of 33 represents a decrease of two units from one week ago, when 35 rigs were active on September 8. However, activity has increased by one rig compared to one month ago, when the state reported 32...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 32 for Second Time in a Month
North Dakota's active drilling rig count was unchanged Tuesday, holding at 32 for the second consecutive day, according to live rig data. No rigs were added, removed, or moved locations in the latest 24-hour reporting period. The current fleet size represents a decline of three rigs from one week prior, when 35 rigs were active on September 8. Compared to one month ago on August 16, the count is identical, having returned to the 32-rig level after fluctuating in the interim. The stability at this level suggests a period of consolidation for Bakken operators following a slight contraction in activity over the past week. The rig count is a key leading indicator for future oil production in the Williston Basin. A rig count in the low 30s has been a common operating range for the basin in recent years, reflecting a industry focus on capital discipline and efficiency gains rather...
Bakken Rig Count Drops to 32 Despite New Enerplus Rig
The active drilling rig count in North Dakota's Bakken formation fell to 32 on Monday, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count represents a net decrease of two rigs from the previous day, with one new rig reported and three removed from service. Enerplus Resources USA Corporation added the sole new rig to the field. The PATTERSON 806 rig is operating in Williams County at location 158-99-28. Three rigs were released from duty. Phoenix Operating LLC removed two rigs: the PATTERSON 276 from Burke County (161-93-1) and the PATTERSON 268 from Divide County (162-95-27). Silver Hill Energy Operating, LLC removed the NABORS B27 rig from Burke County (159-93-6). No rigs were reported as having moved locations. The current activity level continues a recent period of consolidation for Bakken drillers. Compared to one week ago, on September 7, 2026, the rig count has decreased by three, from 35. However,...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34, Up Two from August
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota's oil fields held steady at 34 on Monday, September 14, 2026, according to live data tracked by Bakken Wire. There were no new rigs added, no rigs removed, and no rigs that moved location since the previous report. The current count represents a one-rig decrease from the 35 rigs active one week ago on September 7. However, compared to one month ago on August 15, the state's rig fleet has grown by two units from a base of 32. The stability in North Dakota contrasts with a slight uptick in the national rig count last week. According to a Baker Hughes survey reported by Bing News on September 11, the number of oil and gas rigs actively drilling across the United States rose by three to a total of 591. The Bakken formation in western North Dakota remains the state's primary...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34 for Sunday Session
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 34 for the Sunday, September 13 session, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The tally showed no daily change, with zero new rigs added, zero rigs removed, and no rigs moving location. The current activity level represents a decrease of one rig from the count of 35 reported one week ago, on September 6, 2026. However, compared to data from one month prior, the fleet has expanded. On August 14, 2026, the state reported 32 active rigs, meaning the current count is two rigs higher. The stability in the rig count comes amid a period of measured activity in the Williston Basin. The Bakken formation remains North Dakota's primary oil-producing region, and the rig count is a closely watched leading indicator for future production. The current level of 34 rigs is within the range observed in recent months, suggesting operators...
Bakken Rig Count Holds at 34 as Activity Stabilizes
The number of rigs actively drilling for oil and gas in North Dakota held steady at 34 on Sunday, September 13, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no change from the previous day, with no new rigs added, none removed, and none reporting a change in location. This stability follows a slight dip in activity over the past week. The current fleet is down by one rig from the count of 35 reported on September 6. However, the longer-term trend remains modestly positive, with the current level representing an increase of two rigs compared to the 32 active rigs recorded a month ago on August 14. The rig count is a key leading indicator for future oil production in the Bakken formation, North Dakota's primary oil-producing region. A stable count in the mid-30s suggests operators are maintaining a consistent, though cautious, pace of development. This level...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 34, Up 3 from August
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota remained unchanged on Saturday, holding steady at 34, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. The data showed no new rigs added, none removed, and no rigs moving to new locations since the previous day. The current count represents a decrease of one rig from the total of 35 reported one week ago, on September 5. However, the broader trend over the past month shows an increase in activity. Compared to one month ago, on August 13, when 31 rigs were active, the state's drilling fleet has grown by three rigs. The stability in the rig count comes amid ongoing operations across the Bakken formation and Williston Basin, North Dakota's primary oil-producing region. Rig activity is a closely watched leading indicator for future oil production, as new wells must be drilled and completed before they can begin contributing to output....
Bakken rig count holds at 35, one rig moves location
The number of rigs actively drilling for oil and gas in North Dakota held steady at 35 on Saturday, September 12, according to live data from Bakken Wire. The count showed no net change from the previous day, with no new rigs added and none released. One rig did move location within the state's core Bakken formation. Murex Petroleum Corporation moved its H & P 515 drilling rig to location 157-95-29 in Williams County. The move represents ongoing development activity within a key producing county. The current rig level of 35 is unchanged from one week ago, on September 5. However, the count represents an increase of four rigs compared to one month ago, when 31 rigs were active on August 13. The stability in North Dakota contrasts with a slight uptick in the national drilling fleet. According to a Baker Hughes survey reported by Bing News on September 11,...
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 35 Amid National Increase
The number of active drilling rigs in North Dakota remained at 35 on Friday, September 11, 2026, according to Bakken Wire live data. The count showed no net change from the previous day, though one rig was removed and another moved locations. Kraken Operating, LLC removed the T&S Drilling 1 rig from its location in Williams County (158-100-17). Separately, Murex Petroleum Corporation relocated the H & P 515 rig to a new Williams County location (157-95-29). The day's activity resulted in no new rigs being added. The current Bakken rig fleet is one unit higher than it was one week ago on September 4, when the count stood at 34. The pace of activity has accelerated compared to a month ago; the state has added five rigs since August 12, when only 30 were active. The local stability comes as the national oil-directed rig count posted a slight weekly gain....
North Dakota Rig Count Holds at 36 Amid Single Rig Move
North Dakota's active drilling rig count held steady at 36 on Friday, September 11, 2026, according to live rig data from Bakken Wire. There were no new rigs added and none removed from the state's tally since the prior day. One rig did change location. Murex Petroleum Corporation moved the H & P 515 rig to a new wellsite at 157-95-29 in Williams County, the core of the Bakken formation. The current activity level represents a consistent gain over recent weeks. The rig count is up by two compared to one week ago, when 34 rigs were active on September 4. The increase is more pronounced over the past month, with six more rigs running now than on August 12, when the count stood at 30. The stability at 36 rigs follows a period of gradual growth, reflecting sustained, measured investment by operators in the Williston Basin. Rig count is...