The rig count in the Permian Basin was down five this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 289 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 316 rigs were active in the region.

The rig count in the Permian Basin was down three this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 294 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 317 rigs were active in the region.

North American drilling activity declined for the week ended Apr. 4 with 743 rotary rigs working in the US and Canada, Baker Hughes reported Friday. North American drilling activity declined for ...