US oil and gas rigs rises by 6
July 21st, 2008The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States rose by six this week to 1,928. A year ago, the rig count stood at 1,790.
Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, Texas gained 14 rigs, Oklahoma added five and Alaska and California each gained one. Louisiana lost nine rigs, [...]
