Schlumberger drilling rig count

The oil rig count is currently 411 rigs, compared to 438 in June and 483 one year ago. The gas rig count is 122, compared to 111 in June and 97 last August. In the major plays, the Permian Basin rig count is at 255 rigs, 16 fewer than June’s count. [pdf]

FAQS about Schlumberger drilling rig count

What is the Baker Hughes rig count?

The Baker Hughes rig count is an important business barometer for the oil drilling industry. When drilling rigs are active they consume products and services produced by the oil service industry. The active rig count acts as a leading indicator of demand for oil products.

When will the International rig count be released?

Starting in February 2020, the international rig count will be released on the last working day of the first week of the month. The Baker Hughes Rig Counts are an important business barometer for the drilling industry and its suppliers. When drilling rigs are active they consume products and services produced by the oil service industry.

What is the active rig count?

The active rig count acts as a leading indicator of demand for oil products. Investing.com-- Oil prices settled lower Friday despite ongoing supply disruption concerns as traders assessed the impact of Hurricane Milton on U.S. oil production and ongoing tensions in the Middle...

Who provides the working rig location information?

The working rig location information is provided in part by Enverus. The Investor Relations website contains information about Baker Hughes Rig Count's business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts.

Why are Baker Hughes rig counts important?

Because they have been compiled consistently for 70 years, Baker Hughes Rig Counts also are useful in historical analysis of the industry. The working rig location information is provided in part by Enverus.

Can I buy OEM equipment for my rig?

OEM equipment is also available for rental or sale, and we can supply everything for your rig—from driller's cabin needs to MPD equipment. Depending on your requirements, we can prepare rigs to accept the appropriate MPD equipment, install and commission the equipment, or both—for a specific well or to increase the capabilities of your rig.

Offshore drilling rig riser

A drilling riser is a conduit that provides a temporary extension of a to a surface drilling facility. Drilling risers are categorised into two types: marine drilling risers used with subsea (BOP) and generally used by floating drilling vessels; and tie-back drilling risers used with a surface BOP and generally deployed from or very stable floating platfor. [pdf]

Oil drilling rig offshore

Offshore drilling is a mechanical process where a wellbore is drilled below the seabed. It is typically carried out in order to explore for and subsequently extract petroleum that lies in rock formations beneath the seabed. Most commonly, the term is used to describe drilling activities on the continental shelf, though the term can also be applied to drilling in lakes, inshore waters and inland seas. Of. HistoryAround 1891, the first submerged oil wells were drilled from platforms built on piles in the fresh waters of the in . The wells were developed by small local companies such as Bryson, Riley Oil, G. . Offshore drilling is usually done from platforms generically known as mobile offshore drilling units (MODU), which can be of one of several formats, depending on the water depth: •. . Notable offshore fields include: • the • the (offshore , , , and )• (in the and , part of the Ventura Basin). [pdf]