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Rig Count in the Permian Basin
July 11, 2012 | Energy Information Administration

“The Permian Basin—a long-time oil and natural gas producing region in west Texas and eastern New Mexico—is showing signs of new life. The active rig count has grown from 100 rigs in mid-2009 to over 500 rigs in May 2012.” Quoted from the Energy Information Administration.


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