According to the latest data from Baker Hughes, the number of active oil and gas rigs in major shale basins in the United States remained generally stable during the week ending April 24.

The Permian Basin, as the largest shale-producing region in the United States, saw its rig count remain unchanged from last week, continuing the recent stable pattern of platform operations. Rig activity in the Eagle Ford Shale, Williston Basin, and Niobrara Shale also stayed steady, with no significant fluctuations observed.Notably, the Haynesville Shale added one rig this week, making it the only area among the seven major basins to experience a change—a possible indicator of minor adjustments in the region’s natural gas development activities. Meanwhile, the Utica Shale in the Appalachian region kept its rig count at previous levels.This week’s rig data reflects a cautious operating strategy in the US shale oil and gas industry under the current oil price environment. Except for Haynesville, the other six major basins have not adjusted drilling scale; producers appear more inclined to respond to market changes by optimizing the efficiency of their existing assets rather than expanding drilling plans.