By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Apr. 22 -- Total drilling activity in North America dropped slightly but remained high the week ended Apr. 22, with 1,502 rotary rigs working, reported Baker Hughes, Houston. That represents 226 more rigs working this week than at the same time last year but 6 less than last week.
The number of rotary rigs working in US waters decreased by 10 rigs to 114 from 124, while onshore activity increased by 5 rigs to 1,229 working. Texas gained 8 additional rigs working and New Mexico 3.
Canada had 159 rigs working this week, down 1 from 160 the previous week.