September 3, 2017 archive

Rig Count: U.S. Gains Three New Rigs While Oklahoma Remains Flat

The latest weekly oil and gas rig count revealed an increase for the nation while the rig count is flat in Oklahoma, according to Houston-based Baker Hughes Company. The nation’s rig count gained three to reach 943, up from a year ago when it had 446 working rigs. Oklahoma’s count remains at 130 compared to …

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WTI, Brent Crude and Natural Gas Futures Rise for the Week

Oil prices edged up Friday but settled with a fifth consecutive weekly loss as traders weighed Harvey’s effect on crude production and refinery demand in the Gulf of Mexico region, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. October West Texas Intermediate crude rose 6 cents, or 0.1%, to settle at $47.29 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. …

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