Looking at the latest Rig Count numbers (March 14, 2014) from around the U.S helps to put Utica drilling activity in perspective.
U.S. Rig Count by Basin as of March 14, 2014 (Total = 1,809, Horizontal = 1212)*
Horizontal Rig Count by Basins (Top 10)
- Permian (271)
- Eagle Ford (198)
- Williston / Bakken and Three Forks (168)
- Marcellus (72)
- Mississippian (66)
- Granite Wash (52)
- DJ-Niobrara (50)
- Haynesville (43)
- Utica (37)
- Cana Woodfiord (31)
*Source: Baker Hughes US Rig Count by Basin, March 14, 2014