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Sep
The second quarter of 2021 revealed continued momentum for energy-sector benchmarks. U.S. crude oil prices increased 24.2% during the quarter to $73.47 per barrel by June 30th. WTI prices rose steadily through the quarter as strong economic activity and increasing travel drove hydrocarbon demand. The drilling rig count rose by 53 rigs (per Baker Hughes) during the second quarter of 2021, which represented another solid quarterly rig count expansion (driven primarily by private oil & gas companies) continuing the...