There were 598 active rotary rigs (oil, natural gas, and other) in the U.S. during the week ended October 2, 2026, up from 549 a year ago, according to data from Baker Hughes. A total of 133 rigs were designated for natural gas as of the same date, compared with 118 a year ago. Texas had 278 active rotary rigs during the week, followed by New Mexico (98) and Oklahoma (52).