While Oklahoma’s overall rig count slipped slightly last week, the Granite Wash Basin in western Oklahoma saw an increase in drilling activity. The region added 2 active rigs, bringing its total to 15—a positive sign for operators targeting liquids-rich zones in the basin.
Meanwhile, the Cana Woodford, known for its deep dry gas production, experienced a drop. The count fell by 4 rigs, leaving 13 still active. The Cana Woodford formation stretches across several western Oklahoma counties, including Blaine, Canadian, Custer, Dewey, Grady, Kingfisher, and Washita, and even extends into the Texas Panhandle, reaching Hemphill and Wheeler counties.
The Baker Hughes report released Friday also noted that:
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The Ardmore Woodford held steady with 1 rig
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The Arkoma Woodford remained at 0 rigs
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The Mississippian formation still had 1 active rig
Outside Oklahoma:
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The Permian Basin (West Texas and SE New Mexico) fell by 1 rig to 259
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The Eagle Ford (South Texas) stayed at 39
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The Haynesville dropped to 40
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The Marcellus remained at 24
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The Williston (North Dakota) held at 31
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The Utica stayed at 12
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The Barnett held at 2
