Patterson-UTI averages 103 active US drilling rigs in September 2026
PTEN•Patterson-UTI reported an average of 103 active U.S. drilling rigs in September 2026. The three-month average through Sept. 30 was 101 rigs.
1. Rig count
Patterson-UTI reported an average of 103 U.S. drilling rigs operating in September 2026. Average operating rigs for the three months ended Sept. 30 totaled 101.




