Number of rigs stable in Arkansas, down nationally

The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States fell by 75 this week to 1,866, reports the AP. Of the major oil and gas producing states, we fared better than all except for Texas and Oklahoma. If you're interested in seeing where the permitted and spud locations are in Arkansas, the Oil and Gas Commission has a great map, which was created by data coordinated by the Arkansas Geographic Information Office. I'll be posting more on the GIO's efforts to coordinate mapping and data to help various state agencies and departments. Click the map below to see the Oil and Gas Commission maps.