Baker Hughes Rig Counts are a globally recognized indicator of drilling activity and industry trends within the oil and gas sector. Published weekly, these rig counts provide authoritative data on active drilling rigs across North America and key international regions, serving as a barometer for upstream investment, supply outlooks, and market sentiment. Energy producers, service companies, analysts, and financial institutions utilize Baker Hughes data to track exploration and production activity, assess equipment demand, and inform strategic decisions.
The Baker Hughes data suite offers historical and current rig counts, segmented by region, resource type, and drilling method. Users can analyze trends in horizontal, vertical, and directional drilling, monitor regional shifts in activity, and compare metrics across various basins. This comprehensive dataset supports benchmarking, operational planning, and market analysis in both the oil and gas and oilfield services industries.
Baker Hughes Rig Counts are accessible through ICE Connect, where users can visualize weekly updates, explore historical trends, and build custom charts for in-depth analysis. For enterprises with more advanced needs, ICE delivers Baker Hughes datasets via API and bulk file services, simplifying integration with analytics platforms, business intelligence tools, and reporting frameworks to enable timely, data-driven decision-making across the organization.
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Key Features
- Weekly updates on active North American natural gas and oil drilling rigs to support production estimation and flow management.
- Recognized as the national benchmark for drilling activity and industry trends.
- Detailed segmentation by well type, geographic region, and onshore/offshore operations.
- Historical rig count data for trend analysis and market forecasting.
- Coverage supporting operational planning, investment decisions, and supply chain insights.
- Data delivery via ICE Connect and ICE XL for real-time visualization and Excel-based workflows, plus ICE’s API and bulk file services for automated integration.
- Quality of service: This data set is delivered via our robust API, ensuring seamless integration and live access to market data.
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