Energy/Automotive news, commentary and analysis | October 20, 2025
London, October 20, 2025, (Oilandgaspress) –––U.S. Rig Count is up 1 from last week to 548 with oil rigs unchanged at 418, gas rigs up 1 to 121 and miscellaneous rigs unchanged at 9. Canada Rig Count is up 5 from last week to 198, with oil rigs up 7 to 136, gas rigs down 2 to 61 and miscellaneous unchanged at 1.
International Rig Count is up 8 from last month to 1,084 with land rigs up 8 to 841, offshore rigs unchanged at 243
The Worldwide Rig Count for August was 1,793, up 7 from the 1,786 counted in July 2025, and down 153, from the 1,946 counted in July 2024.
| Region | Period | Rig Count | Change |
| U.S.A | October 17, 2025 | 548 | +1 |
| Canada | October 17, 2025 | 198 | +5 |
| International | September 2025 | 1084 | +8 |
International Rig Count is down 72 rigs from last year’s count of 1,156, with land rigs down 44, offshore rigs down 28.
The average U.S. Rig Count for September was 542 up 3 from last month count of 538 and down 45 year-over-year.
The average Canada Rig Count for September was 187 up 8 rigs from last month count of 179 and down 30 year-over-year. Baker Hughes
| Oil and Gas Blends | Units | Oil Price | Change |
| Crude Oil (WTI) | USD/bbl | $57.03 | Down |
| Crude Oil (Brent) | USD/bbl | $60.73 | Down |
| Bonny Light 09/10/25 CBN | USD/bbl | $68.99 | — |
| Dubai | USD/bbl | $63.81 | — |
| Natural Gas | USD/MMBtu | $3.148 | Up |
| Murban | USD/bbl | $62.90 | Down |
| OPEC basket 17/10/25OPEC | USD/bbl | $61.79 | Down |
| At press time October 20, 2025 . |
Saab has received an order from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), for the life time extension of the Arthur radar systems for the Spanish Army. The order value is approximately SEK 540 million (EUR 49.4 million).
The order will, with modern technology, ensure the critical capabilities of Spain’s artillery locating force while sustaining cost effectiveness. The life time extension will provide both high operational mobility and precise counter-battery operation, meaning an increased number of targets are located at greater ranges but with a reduced electronic signature.
“We are pleased to continue to strengthen Spain’s artillery locating capability, which is critical in warning of incoming fire as well as enabling quick counter-battery fire. The order is the first of our radar systems to go via NATO’s purchasing organisation which is an important step for us,” says Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance.
Arthur is an artillery locating radar that offers a modern, digitalised system protecting troops and civilians by warning of incoming fire and is also used for missions such as counter-battery fire and fire control. Read More
India is developing 200 MW nuclear power reactors, compact in size that can be deployed on commercial ships. Currently, India operates two home-built nuclear submarines — INS Arihant and INS Arighaat — which are powered by 83 MW reactors. A third nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman, is undergoing trials. Read More
India is opening 99% of its offshore area for oil and gas exploration amid energy diversification with aims to ensure energy is secure, affordable, and sustainable for all its citizens. It has also widened the import basket of crude to over 40 countries from 27 The government reportedly prioritizes consumer interests amidst global energy market volatility. Read More
Dongfeng Nissan unveiled the exterior design and high-level specifications of the N6, its first plug-in hybrid sedan, alongside the new Teana. These two intelligent sedans were announced at an event celebrating Nissan’s operations in China. Both models are scheduled to go on sale in China by the end of this year. The N6 is the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sedan built on Dongfeng Nissan’s new energy technology architecture, sharing its technological lineage with the popular all-electric N7 sedan. Its PHEV system features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired with a 21.1 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, with more details to be announced closer to the start of sales.
Measuring 4,831 mm in length, 1,885 mm in width, and 1,491 mm in height, the N6 boasts a 2,815 mm wheelbase, combining an elegant silhouette with a spacious interior.
The exterior design features a V-Motion signature grille and expressive LED lighting at the front and rear. Sleek, organic lines give the vehicle a confident, dynamic presence. Despite its streamlined profile, the cabin offers impressive space and comfort, tailored to meet the needs of Chinese families seeking reliability, intelligence, and comfort.. Read More
Oliver Blume will remain at the helm of the Volkswagen Group in the coming years. The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft resolved on Friday to conclude a new agreement with Mr. Blume for a term of five years, starting on 1 January 2026. This means Mr. Blume will continue as Volkswagen AG’s CEO until the end of 2030. Mr. Blume has held this post since 1 September 2022. Read More
RWE and ARC marine have achieved a global first at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm with the installation of specially eco-engineered Reef cubes® as undersea protection for turbine foundations. The pioneering solution is designed to protect the critical energy infrastructure from strong currents in the subsea environment, while creating new and extending existing living marine habitats.
In the last few days, around 75,000 Reef cubes® ranging in size from 15cm to 35cm, were installed at the base of one of the turbines at the Rampion offshore wind farm, by specialist contractor Rohde Nielsen. It is the first real-world deployment of the patented Reef cubes® as scour protection at an operational wind farm, and forms part of the Reef Enhancement for Scour Protection (RESP) pilot3. It follows an earlier announcement in July of RWE and ARC marine’s partnership.. Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying “massive” tariffs if it did not do so. Russian oil has been one of the main irritants for Trump in prolonged trade talks with India – half of his 50% tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for those purchases. The U.S. government has said petroleum revenue funds Russia’s war in Ukraine.. Read More
Ukrainian drones struck the giant Orenburg gas processing plant in southern Russia, sparking a fire and forcing it to suspend its intake of gas from Kazakhstan, according to both Russian and Kazakh authorities. The plant is run by Russia’s state-owned Gazprom company and located in a region of the same name near the Kazakh border. It is part of a production and processing complex that is one of the world’s largest of its kind with an annual capacity of 45bn cubic metres. It handles gas condensate from Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak field as well as Orenburg’s own oil and gas fields. Russian forces meanwhile attacked a coalmine in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region and an energy site in the Chernihiv region, their operators said. Energy firm DTEK said 192 coalminers were safely brought to the surface with no injuries; while Chernihivoblenergo, the regional energy company in Chernihiv, said an attack there caused extensive damage and cut off electricity to 55,000 users. Read More
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