US oil rigs see 1st decline in 6 weeks: Baker Hughes

27/09/2024 Argaam Exclusive

The number of oil drilling rigs in the United States decreased during the week ended Sept. 27, while natural gas rigs saw an increase.

 

The oil drilling rig count fell by four, bringing the total to 484 rigs—marking the first drop in six weeks, according to data released by Baker Hughes on Sept. 28.

 

In contrast, the number of natural gas drilling rigs rose by three to a total of 99 rigs, the highest level since the week ended July 26, when there were 101 rigs.

Oil and gas exploration platforms - USA

Item Year Before Last Week Current Weekly Change Yearly Change
No. of Rig Count 502 488 484 (4) (18)
Gas 116 96 99 3+ (17)
Oil & Gas 618 584 583 (1) (35)

Changes in the number of platforms - USA

Commodities

Name
 
Price
Change (value)
Change (%)
Brent Crude Oil
71.98
0.85
1.19 %
Nymex
68.18
0.51
0.76 %
Natural Gas
2.90
0.15
5.43 %
Gold
2,668.10
(26.80)
(0.99 %)
Silver
31.82
(0.53)
(1.62 %)
High Grade Copper
4.60
(0.04)
(0.85 %)
Iron Ore
92.98
0.44
0.48 %
Aluminum
2,593.25
33.00
1.28 %
LEAD
2,111.50
(21.50)
(1.01 %)
Zinc
3,075.00
(19.00)
(0.61 %)
Steel
758.00
3.00
0.39 %
Wheat (CBOT)
580.00
(4.40)
(0.75 %)
Corn (CBOT)
418.00
4.60
1.11 %
Coffee (ICEUS)
269.15
(4.75)
(1.75 %)
Whole Milk Powder
4,737.50
137.50
2.90 %
Skim Milk Powder
2,875.00
137.50
4.78 %
Refining margins
2.48
(0.58)
(18.95 %)
VLCC "Spot"
-
-
-
LPG (mt) ($)
-
-
-
Fujairah Fuel Pric (mt) ($)
-
-
-
VLCC "TC/1Year" ($)
-
-
-
MR Atlantic ($)
-
-
-
Dry Bulk Panamax ($)
-
-
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