Permian Basin Rig Count Holds at 267 Active Rigs
The Permian Basin maintains 267 active drilling rigs. The basin accounts for 33.4% of total US drilling activity. Oil-directed rigs: unavailable. Gas-directed rigs: unavailable.
Active Rigs
As of September 12, 2026
Oil Rigs
Gas Rigs
of US Total
About the Permian Basin
America's most productive oil basin spanning West Texas and Southeast New Mexico
US Rig Count Trend (Reference)
* Chart shows total US rig count for context. Basin-specific historical data available via API.
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Permian Basin FAQ
The Permian Basin currently has 267 active drilling rigs, representing 33.4% of total US drilling activity. This includes unavailable oil-directed rigs and unavailable gas-directed rigs.
The Permian Basin spans Texas and New Mexico. America's most productive oil basin spanning West Texas and Southeast New Mexico
Baker Hughes releases updated rig count data every Friday at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The Permian Basin count is included as part of this weekly census of active drilling rigs.