US rig count ascends again, aided by increased land drilling

US drilling activity increased this week by 9 rigs, with 747 rotary rigs reported drilling in the US and its waters, Baker Hughes Inc., Houston, said Friday. A year ago, the US rig count stood at 1,198.

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