According to Baker Hughes, U.S. oil rig counts rebounded to a nine month high level during the week ending Feb 12^th but remained significantly lower on a YOY basis. Feb 12^th week ending oil rig counts increased 2.3% from the previous week but remained 57.1% lower on a YOY basis and 65.5% below the three and a half year high levels experienced during November of 2018. Oil rig counts have increased over 20 of the past 21 weeks through the week ending Feb 12^th. Oil rig counts had declined over 24 of 27 weeks through mid-September.

Oil rig counts have declined in response to lower WTI crude oil prices, which have rebounded to a 13 month high level during the week ending Feb 12^th but remain 22% below the Oct ’18 highs. Crude oil production volumes remained 18% below the Mar ’20 record high levels during the week ending Feb 12^th while oil production per rig declined to a nine month low level but remained historically high, overall. Crude oil production is expected to continue to slow throughout coming months according to drilling productivity estimates compiled throughout areas accounting for 95% of recent production gains.

Oil Rig Counts Peaked in Late 2014, Prior to Declining Sharply in Early 2015

Oil Rig Counts Followed Crude Oil Prices Lower Prior to Rebounding Throughout 2017-2018

Feb 12^th Oil Rig Counts Increased 2.3% Week-Over-Week but Remained 57.1% Lower YOY

Oil Rigs Have Increased Over 20 of the Past 21 Weeks Through the Week Ending Feb 12^th

Horizontal Rigs Have Accounted for 97% of the Rebound in Total Rigs Since Mid-August

Feb 12^th Crude Oil Production Remained 18% Below the Mar ’20 Record High Levels

Feb 12^th Crude Oil Production per Rig Declined to a Nine Month Low Level