Permian Basin Rig Count Tracker: Weekly Data, Sub-Basin Trends, and 2026 Production Outlook
The Permian Basin had 241 active rigs as of March 27, 2026, according to Baker Hughes weekly data — representing 44 percent of all active US land drilling rigs. With the total US rig count at 543, the Permian's dominance remains structural, not cyclical. That concentration means the basin&