US rotary rig count at highest level in 10 years

US drilling activity increased by 30 rigs this week with a total of 1,193 rotary rigs working across the country and in coastal waters, Baker Hughes Inc. officials said Friday, adding it�s the highest US rig count since Nov. 23, 1990. That count compared with 775 rigs operating at this time a year ago.

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