International rig count decreases in August: Baker Hughes

05/09/2025 Argaam
International rig countdeclinedby152 YoY to 1,793, according to Baker Hughes

International rig count declined by 152 YoY to 1,793, according to Baker Hughes 


The international rig count declined by 152 units year-on-year (YoY), but rose by seven month-on-month (MoM) in August, bringing the total count to 1,793, data of energy services firm Baker Hughes showed.

 

The oil rigs in the Middle East increased MoM and to 501.

 

The international rig count, except for the US and Canada, declined by three MoM and by 66 YoY to 1,076.

 

Oil & Gas Rigs

Region

A year Earlier

July

August

Monthly Change

Yearly Change

Middle East

452

499

501

2

(49)

Total (Excluding the US and Canada)

1142

1079

1076

(3)

(66)

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