Legend
- High Impact Expected
- Med Impact Expected
- Low Impact Expected
- Non-Economic
Revision
- Green NumberBetter than forecast -or- revised better
- Red NumberWorse than forecast -or- revised worse
- m/mMonth Over Month
- q/qQuarter Over Quarter
- y/yYear Over Year
- K Thousand
- M Million
- B Billion
- T Trillion
US Baker Hughes Rotary Gas Rig Count
It's a leading indicator of production changes - spending in exploration and development increases when natural gas prices are expected to rise;
Energy prices are driven by supply and demand in the market. Drilling activity influences future supply and can impact prices as production responds to changes in demand expectations.
- US Baker Hughes Rotary Gas Rig Count Graph
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 125 | 123 | 122 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 122 | 120 | 121 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 121 | 127 | 124 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 124 | 126 | 125 |
| May 29, 2026 | 125 | 127 | 125 |
| May 22, 2026 | 125 | 129 | 128 |
| May 15, 2026 | 128 | 131 | 129 |
| May 8, 2026 | 129 | 131 | 130 |
- Details
Specs
Source:
Measures:
The number of drilling rigs actively exploring or developing natural gas in the US;
Usual Effect:
No consistent effect - there are both risk and growth implications;
Frequency:
Released weekly;
Event Type:
Misc