U.S. Oil Rig Count Update – 3/8/17
According to Baker Hughes, U.S. oil rig counts have increased over 17 of the past 18 weeks through the end of February. Oil rig counts increased to a 17 month high during the week ending Mar 3rd, finishing 92.7% above the lows experienced during May ’16. Crude oil production increased to a 12 month high however production per rig finished at a 17 month low during the week ending Mar 3rd. Crude oil production is expected to continue to increase slightly throughout coming months according to drilling productivity estimates compiled 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
Mar 3rd U.S. Oil Rigs up 1.2% From the Previous Week and 55.4% YOY
The Declines in U.S. Oil Rig Counts Since the Nov ’14 Peak Remain 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
Mar 3rd Crude Oil Production Increased to a 12 Month High, Finishing up 0.1% YOY
Mar 3rd Crude Oil Production per Rig Declined to a 17 Month Low
Resilient Production Despite a Collapse in Price & Rigs on Same Trajectory as ’08 Natural Gas