Utica Shale Rig Count Slips to 10
The Utica Shale lost 1 rigs this week, declining to 10 active units. The basin accounts for 1.3% of total US drilling activity. Oil-directed rigs: unavailable. Gas-directed rigs: unavailable.
Active Rigs
As of August 28, 2026
Oil Rigs
Gas Rigs
of US Total
About the Utica Shale
Deep shale play beneath the Marcellus in the Appalachian Basin
US Rig Count Trend (Reference)
* Chart shows total US rig count for context. Basin-specific historical data available via API.
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Utica Shale FAQ
The Utica Shale currently has 10 active drilling rigs, representing 1.3% of total US drilling activity. This includes unavailable oil-directed rigs and unavailable gas-directed rigs.
The Utica Shale spans Ohio and Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Deep shale play beneath the Marcellus in the Appalachian Basin
Baker Hughes releases updated rig count data every Friday at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The Utica Shale count is included as part of this weekly census of active drilling rigs.