U.S. Oil Rig Count Update – 7/5/18
According to Baker Hughes, U.S. oil rig counts remained near recently experienced three year high levels through the end of June. Jun 29th week ending U.S. oil rig counts declined 0.5% from the previous week and 0.6% from the three year highs experienced during the week ending Jun 15th but remained higher on a YOY basis for the 78th consecutive week, finishing up 13.5%. Jun 29th week ending crude oil production remained at a record high level however oil production per rig finished near recently experienced seven month low levels. Crude oil production is expected to continue to strengthen throughout coming months according to drilling productivity estimates compiled throughout areas accounting for 95% of recent production gains.
Oil Rig Counts Followed Crude Oil Prices Lower but Have Rebounded Since Mid-2016
Oil Rig Counts Peaked in Late 2014, Prior to Declining Sharply in Early 2015
Jun 29th Oil Rigs Finished Down 0.5% Week-Over-Week but up 13.5% YOY
The Declines in Oil Rig Counts Since the Nov ’14 Peak Remain Significant
Declines in Vertical Rigs Remain the Most Significant on a Percentage Basis
Jun 29th Weekly Crude Oil Production Remained at a Record High Level
Jun 29th Crude Oil Production per Rig Finished Near Recently Experienced Seven Month Lows