Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. reported that for the month of January 2021, the Company had an average of 67 drilling rigs operating.
Average drilling rigs operating reported in the Company's monthly announcements represent the average number of the Company's drilling rigs that were earning revenue under a drilling contract.
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