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North American Rig Count Declines, Signaling Potential Slowdown in Non-OPEC+ Supply
rigzone.com · September 1, 2026 · Week 2026-36
Summary
The North American rotary rig count dropped by five rigs week-on-week, according to data from Baker Hughes. This decline points to a potential cooling of drilling activity in the US and Canada, which could translate to slower production growth from a key non-OPEC+ supply region.
Strategic Implication
A sustained drop in the North American rig count could ease downward pressure on global crude prices, benefiting MENA producers by tightening the supply-demand balance.