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Declining Natural Gas Rig Count: A Closer Look
The quantity of rigs operating for natural gas exploration in the United States has experienced a substantial downturn over the past two years. Between December 2022 and December 2024, there was a notable decline of 32%, equating to 50 rigs less in operation. This regression is particularly evident within the gas-rich regions of Haynesville and Appalachia. In these areas alone, rig activities plummeted by 34% (43 rigs) during 2023, followed by an additional 24% (21 rigs) in 2024. These reductions are tied to historically low natural gas prices throughout most of 2024 and an increasing implementation of innovative drilling technologies.
Economic Challenges for Drilling in Key Regions
Drilling ventures in Haynesville—which spans parts of Texas and Louisiana—face higher operational costs due to significant depths required; wells here generally reach between 10,500 feet and 13,500 feet below ground level. With the downward trend in natural gas prices over recent years rendering operations less financially viable, rig numbers have drastically dropped by 55% since December 2022, reducing from 39 active rigs as profitability waned. Correspondingly, marketed production levels within this region have seen a decline averaging about 7% during this period.
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Data source: Baker Hughes Company
In Appalachia—a vast expanse renowned for extracting gas from plays like Marcellus and Uticas—the situation mirrors that found in Haynesville with overall rig counts decreasing by an alarming 37% (19 rigs) as lower price points continue influencing outcomes. Consequently, marketed production increases were modest at only approximately Pepe
Factors Influencing Producer Decisions
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## Opportunities Amidst Market Shifts
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