According to the latest industry data, oil and gas drilling activity in major U.S. shale basins showed a diverging trend during the week ending April 10.

The number of active drilling rigs in the Permian Basin remained unchanged from last week, maintaining its stable position as the core area of U.S. shale oil production. The Eagle Ford Shale saw a decrease of 2 active rigs compared to last week, indicating a slowdown in operational activity in that region. The Williston Basin had 1 fewer rig this week, while the number of drilling rigs in the Niobrara, Haynesville, and Utica shale regions remained unchanged.These figures reflect a differentiated trend in U.S. oil and gas exploration activities across various regions. As the largest shale producing area in the country, the stable performance of drilling rigs in the Permian Basin holds significant implications for overall output. Changes in drilling activity in other major basins illustrate how operators dynamically adjust operations in response to oil price fluctuations and extraction costs.