Eagle Ford Shale Rig Count Holds at 50 Active Rigs
The Eagle Ford Shale maintains 50 active drilling rigs. The basin accounts for 6.3% of total US drilling activity. Oil-directed rigs: unavailable. Gas-directed rigs: unavailable.
Active Rigs
As of September 26, 2026
Oil Rigs
Gas Rigs
of US Total
About the Eagle Ford Shale
South Texas shale formation known for light, sweet crude oil
US Rig Count Trend (Reference)
* Chart shows total US rig count for context. Basin-specific historical data available via API.
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Eagle Ford Shale FAQ
The Eagle Ford Shale currently has 50 active drilling rigs, representing 6.3% of total US drilling activity. This includes unavailable oil-directed rigs and unavailable gas-directed rigs.
The Eagle Ford Shale spans Texas. South Texas shale formation known for light, sweet crude oil
Baker Hughes releases updated rig count data every Friday at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The Eagle Ford Shale count is included as part of this weekly census of active drilling rigs.