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The U.S. land-based rig return broke its stride during the week ending Friday, Jan. 13, with the count dropping by six units. Canada more than made up for U.S. losses, adding 110 rigs as crews returned from holiday break and rushed to drill more wells before the spring thaw.

The U.S. land-based rig count dropped for the first time in about two months during the week ending Friday, Jan. 13.

The North American rig count as of Friday was back where it was one year ago: 871, according to Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI). Some U.S. plays and states have surpassed year-ago levels as drillers make their way back to the patch, mostly in pursuit of oil.

Overall, five U.S. land-based rigs were put back in play during the week ending Friday, bringing the tally to 533 running. One rig left the offshore, making for a net U.S. gain of four to rest at 557 running.

Land drilling got a healthy boost during the week ending Friday (Oct. 14) as 13 land-based rigs were added to the U.S. roster, according to Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI). Louisiana led the states in gains, adding six, while Texas saw the departure of three rigs.

Stronger natural gas prices have apparently enticed drillers as 11 gas rigs came back into U.S. play, accompanied by an additional four oil rigs, making for an overall gain of 15 for the week ending Friday (Oct. 14), according to Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI).

The U.S. land rig count retreated by three units during the week ending Sept. 16, according to Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI). With the loss of one inland waters rig and the return of two offshore, the United States ended the week down two units at 506. Meanwhile, many of today’s shale wells are getting long in the tooth, Societe Generale said.

The U.S. land rig count retreated by three units during the week ending Sept. 16, according to Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI). With the loss of one inland waters rig and the return of two offshore, the United States ended the week down two units at 506. Meanwhile, many of today’s shale wells are getting long in the tooth, Societe Generale said.

Fourteen U.S. land-based rigs returned to play during the week ending Sept. 2, according to Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI). Gains were tempered, though, by the departure of seven offshore rigs, offset by one returning to the inland waters.