The rig count in the Permian Basin was up four this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 246 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 282 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is up three from last week at 551 rigs. A year ago, 576 rigs were active. The count shows that 415 rigs sought oil, up five from the previous week, and 128 explored for ...