Kallanish Energy (August 25, 2020) – The drop in the U.S. rig count began in March and it has finally ended, Kallanish Energy reports. According to the Aug. 21 rig count released by Baker Hughes, the U.S, rig count grew by 10 rigs from the Aug. 14 count. The end of the drop is seen as good news and encouraging numbers for the first time in months.