The U.S. oil and gas rig count stood at 603 Friday, Oct. 30, marking a third consecutive week without a change in a measure of drilling activity.
An earlier weekly survey had added five rigs to the national total, bringing it to 603.
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An earlier weekly survey added five rigs, bringing the national total to 603.

The U.S. oil and gas rig count stood at 603 Friday, Oct. 30, marking a third consecutive week without a change in a measure of drilling activity.
An earlier weekly survey had added five rigs to the national total, bringing it to 603.
The State Department says U.S. participation aims to promote American innovation and business ties; officials disclosed no contract value or pavilion budget.
The Korea Herald reported that the ministers also discussed critical-mineral supply chains, small modular reactors and artificial intelligence.
A U.S. official said Pakistan would be used as the route. The New York Times reported dozens were detained in Louisiana and a first flight could leave as soon as Monday.