00845nab a2200193 4500 20260520004657.0 260224s2025 xxu ing Inglés U.S. drilling slows as high operating costs, low oil prices and capital restraint motivate operators sept. 2025 24/10/2025 ; 24/10/2025 8 p. U.S. drilling activity has softened in 2025, with rig counts sliding despite steady production, as operators lean on efficiency gains and disciplined spending. M&A and inventory optimization took priority over aggressive new drilling, while gas-focused rigs remained under pressure amid shifting LNG demand. 9 World Oil ARTICULO Diaz, Ivy 62869 197817 197817 0 0 0 0 265536 BAAB BAAB 2026-03-06 200070262 0 200070262 2026-03-06 00:43:17 2026-03-06 ARTICULO