TY  - SER
AU  - Diaz,Ivy
TI  - U.S. drilling slows as high operating costs, low oil prices and capital restraint motivate operators
PY  - 2025///
CY  - 
PB  - 
N1  - 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
ER  -