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Oil And Natural Gas Rig Count Up Slightly
The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas here in the US rose by eight this past week to 2,021.
Last year at this time, the rig total stood at 1,672. Texas gained seven rigs, Oklahoma added three while Arkansas and Pennsylvania each added one. Louisiana lost two and Wyoming, Alaska and Colorado each were down one.
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