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How do I use rig data in WellDatabase?

WellDatabase provides multiple ways to search, map, analyze, report on, and export rig data, including active rigs, historic rigs, overlays, analytics, and rig reports.

Active Rigs

WellDatabase provides two methods for locating currently active rigs:

  • Has Rig — identifies wells associated with currently active rigs through the Filters panel.

  • Rig Overlay — displays active rigs directly on the map for visual analysis through the Tools panel. 


Using the Has Rig Filter

Use the Has Rig filter within the Available Data section of the Filters panel to identify wells associated with currently active rigs.

1. Open the Filters panel.

2. Navigate to the Available Data section.

3. Enable Has Rig.

4. Once applied, only wells associated with currently active rigs will remain in the search results. 


Using the Rig Overlay

The Rig Overlay displays active rigs directly on the map and helps visualize rig activity relative to nearby wells and development activity. 

For additional information about the rig data layer, see: Rig Layer.

Historic Rig Activity

Use the First Rig / Spud Date and Last Rig / Spud Date filters within the Event Dates section of the Filters panel to identify wells associated with rig activity during a specific timeframe.

  1. Open the Filters panel.

  2. Navigate to the Event Dates section.

  3. Enter a date range using either:
    • First Rig / Spud Date — searches using the earliest rig or spud date associated with a well.
    • Last Rig / Spud Date — searches using the most recent rig or spud date associated with a well.

  4. Apply the filter to update your search results.

The example shown above displays wells with a Last Rig / Spud Date occurring during January 2020.

Rig Analytics

The Rig Dashboard allows you to analyze rig activity using charts and visualizations. Data can be grouped by a variety of rig-related fields, including operator, state, and other available attributes.

Use the Group By option to organize rig data and identify trends across your search results.

 For a complete list of available grouping fields, see:  Dashboards - Group by Options.

Grouped by Operator:

Grouped by State:

Rig Reports

WellDatabase provides weekly rig reports that can be delivered by email or accessed on demand through the Quick Reports feature.

For more information, see:

Well Details

The Rigs tab within the Well Details page provides additional information about rigs associated with a well.


Exporting Rig Data

Rig data can be exported through the Data Export Wizard by selecting Rig as the export record type. 

For additional information about exporting data, see: Data Export Wizard.

For a full list of data points available for export in the Rig Record, see: Data Definitions. 

Important Notes

  • Historic rig data is available back to April 2017.

  • Spud date information is available farther back than rig data.

  • Leaving the end date blank will include all results through the current date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where does WellDatabase rig data come from?
A: WellDatabase rig data is primarily provided by Baker Hughes and updated weekly. For North Dakota, rig data is provided directly by the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC) and is updated daily. 

Q: What is the difference between the Has Rig filter and the Rig Overlay?
A: The Has Rig filter limits search results to wells associated with currently active rigs. The Rig Overlay displays active rig locations directly on the map through the Tools panel.

Q: How do I find historic rig activity?
A: Use the First Rig / Spud Date or Last Rig / Spud Date filters within the Event Dates section of the Filters panel to search for rig activity during a specific timeframe.

Q: What is the difference between First Rig / Spud Date and Last Rig / Spud Date?
A: First Rig / Spud Date searches using the earliest rig or spud date associated with a well. Last Rig / Spud Date searches using the most recent rig or spud date associated with a well.

Q: Can I export rig data?
A: Yes. Rig data can be exported through the Data Export Wizard by selecting Rig as the export data type.

Q: Can I receive rig data by email?
A: Yes. Weekly rig reports can be delivered by email or accessed on demand through Home → Quick Reports feature.

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