U.S. Oil Rig Count Update – 11/23/16
U.S. Oil Rig Count Update – 11/23/16
According to Baker Hughes, U.S. oil rig counts have increased over 11 of the past 12 weeks through the middle of November. Oil rig counts increased to a 42 week high during the week ending Nov 18th, finishing 49.1% above the lows experienced during May ’16. Crude oil production remained slightly above the recent two year low volumes experienced during the first week of Jul ’16 however production per rig finished at a 43 week low. The trend of declining crude oil production is expected to continue as drilling productivity estimates show declining production in coming months throughout areas accounting for 95% of recent production gains.
U.S. Oil Rig Counts Declined in Response to Depressed Crude Oil Prices
U.S. Oil Rig Counts Peaked in Late 2014, Prior to the Recent Declines
Nov 18th U.S. Oil Rigs up 4.2% From the Previous Week but Remain Down 16.5% YOY
The Recent Decline in U.S. Oil Rig Counts Since the Nov ’14 Peak has Been Significant
Declines in U.S. Oil Rig Counts Have Decelerated Since Early 2015
Declines in Vertical Rigs Remain the Most Significant on a Percentage Basis
Nov 18th Crude Oil Production off of the Two Year Lows but Remains Down 5.2% YOY
Nov 18th Production per Rig Continued to Decline, Reaching a 43 Week Low
Resilient Production Despite a Collapse in Price & Rigs on Same Trajectory as ’08 Natural Gas