The U.S. added two oil rigs and dropped three gas rigs this week for a net loss of one rig. The U.S. added two oil rigs and dropped three gas rigs this week for a net loss of one rig, according to weekly data from Baker Hughes, a GE Company. It’s the first time in three weeks the nation’s added oil rigs and comes on the heels of a loss of 20 oil rigs last week . The count brings the nation’s total rig count to 990, which is down 42 from the count one year ago. Despite the small net loss for the U.S., Texas led all states in losses at seven rigs. North Dakota and Pennsylvania also lost one rig apiece. Several states gained rigs. They include: Alaska (3) New Mexico (2) Colorado (1) Ohio (1) Oklahoma (1) Among the major basins, the Haynesville lost two rigs, […]