US rig count slips as Canadian count ticks up
The US rig count edged down this week while the Canadian count inched up, according to the latest Baker Hughes data released on Friday, Dec. 12.
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Mike Mechley retiring; Churlik takes procurement lead at Zekelman Industries
Mike Mechley, executive vice president of procurement at Zekelman Industries, is retiring after nearly two decades with the Chicago-based company.
Zekelman wins landmark case blocking Mexican conduit in Pennsylvania public works
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has sided with Wheatland Tube, a Zekelman Industries company, in a landmark trade ruling that bars public agencies and contractors in the state from using Mexican-made steel conduit in state-funded projects.
US, Canadian rig counts increase
US and Canadian rig counts both increased this week, according to the latest Baker Hughes data released on Friday, Dec. 5.
Lock Joint Tube buys Wisconsin mechanical tube plant
Lock Joint Tube has acquired the Tectron mechanical tube product line and associated manufacturing facility in De Pere, Wisc., from Atkore Inc.
US and Canadian rig counts fall back
US and Canadian rig counts both declined this week, according to the latest Baker Hughes data released on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
US and Canadian rig counts log increases
US and Canadian rig counts both improved this week, according to the latest Baker Hughes data.
Barry Zekelman says it's a 'fantastic' time for steel in the US
SMU sits down with Barry Zekelman to talk North American trade and the state of the US and Canadian steel industries.
US rig count ticks higher, Canada falls
The latest Baker Hughes rig count report showed oil and gas drilling improved in the US this past week, while Canada saw its rig count decline.
US and Canadian rig counts tick higher
The latest Baker Hughes rig count report showed oil and gas drilling improved in both the US and Canada in the first week of November.
Final Thoughts: Nippon makes good on USS capex promises
Nippon Steel is making good on the big capex promises it made to secure its purchase of United States Steel Corp. This week, the Japanese company and American steelmaker together unveiled various capital investments they plan to make across U.S. Steel’s footprint.
USS to invest $75M in new line at Alabama tubular facility
U.S. Steel has announced a $75-million capital investment to install a new premium thread line at its Fairfield Tubular Operations in Alabama.
Drilling activity slows at October's end in US and Canada
The latest Baker Hughes rig count report showed oil and gas drilling slowing in both the US and Canada last week.
Atlas Tube up $50/ton following NLMK USA sheet price hike
Atlas Tube, in a leading move, said it aims to increase prices for mechanical tubing, hollow structural sections (HSS), and piling products by at least $50 per short ton (st).
US and Canadian rig counts inch higher
Baker Hughes reported higher oil and gas drilling activity this week in both the US and Canada.
Active rig counts rise in US and Canada
Drilling activity increased in both the US and Canada last week, according to the latest oil and gas rig count data released by Baker Hughes.
US rig count slips, Canada ticks higher
ncreases through September, according to the latest Baker Hughes rig count data.
US and Canadian rig counts stabilize
US counts continue to hover just above historic lows, while Canadian figures remain comparatively healthy.
Rig count increases in the US and in Canada
Oil and gas drilling activity increased this week in the US and Canada for the third consecutive week, according to the latest Baker Hughes rig count data. US counts continue to hover just above historic lows, while Canadian figures remain comparatively healthy.
Oil and gas rig counts rise in US and Canada
US rig counts continue to hover just above historic lows, while Canadian figures remain comparatively healthy.
September energy market update
In this Premium analysis we examine North American oil and natural gas prices, drill rig activity, and crude oil stock levels through September. Trends in energy prices and rig counts serve as leading indicators for oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and line pipe demand.
Rig count dips again in both US and Canada
Oil and gas drilling activity waned in the US and Canada this past week. Ticking own for the second straight week in both regions.
Active rig count declines in US, Canada
Oil and gas drilling activity slowed in the US and Canada this past week. An unfamiliar trend after both regions saw repeated gains of late.
Active rig count holds in US but grows in Canada
Oil and gas drilling in the US was unchanged this past week following three straight weeks of declining activity. Canada saw another gain, reaching a 22-week high.
Welspun Tubular makes $150M investment in Arkansas line pipe mill
Line pipe manufacturer Welspun Tubular LLC has announced a $150-million expansion project at its site in Little Rock, Ark.
Drilling activity slows in US but picks up steam in Canada
Oil and gas drilling in the US slowed for a third consecutive week, while activity in Canada hovered just shy of the 19-week high reached two weeks prior.
Active rig counts slipped in US, Canada
Drilling activity slowed in the US and Canada last week, according to the latest oil and gas rig count data released by Baker Hughes.
OCTG producers in Canada take aim at Mexico, US, others
Evraz NA and Welded Tube of Canada have lodged an unfair trade complaint against imports of OCTG, including those from USMCA trading partners Mexico and the US.
OCTG industry salutes Customs for catching trade crooks
The US OCTG Manufacturers Association is commending US Customs for intercepting another Thai company's attempt to illegally transship Chinese oil pipe to the US.
Drilling activity slows in the US, grows in Canada
Oil and gas drilling activity was mixed this week, according to Baker Hughes. US totals slipped for a sixth straight week, while Canada saw a slight bump in activity.