In oil and gas, rig activity isn’t just another data point—it’s an early signal that drives real decisions. When a rig moves, capital moves. When a rig shows up on a pad, development is underway. When rigs slow down or shift counties, everyone from land teams to investors needs to understand what’s happening and why. The problem? Most data platforms lag behind the field. Reporting is slow, inconsistent, or dependent on third parties that don’t update frequently enough to support real-time decision-making. Energy Domain takes a documented, transparent approach to rig intelligence: direct reporting from drilling contractors, nightly satellite imagery, and daily to intra-daily updates. This combination delivers one of the most current, verified rig datasets on the market.  If your business depends on accurate rig intelligence, here’s why Energy Domain stands out.

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Contractor-Sourced Rig Data: Reliable Updates From the Field

Most platforms piece together rig activity from fragmented sources. Energy Domain takes a more direct route: 65% of rig locations come straight from drilling contractors.

Why this matters to you:

• You get fresher data with less guesswork.
  
• You’re not waiting for slow-moving state updates.
  
• You reduce the risk of basing decisions on outdated information.
  

You get closer to true “on-the-ground” activity—without being in the field. For land teams, minerals buyers, operators, and A&D professionals, contractor-sourced data is a major advantage.

Satellite Imagery Closes the Coverage Gap

Even with strong contractor relationships, no dataset is complete without backup. To cover the remaining rig activity, Energy Domain supplements contractor reports with nightly satellite imagery.

This ensures users aren’t left waiting for gaps to be filled. Satellite imagery provides a second line of visibility into active drilling locations—one that can reflect pad changes, new activity, and movement that hasn’t yet hit traditional reporting channels.

What this means for you:

• You see drilling activity sooner.
  
• You’re less likely to miss a newly mobilized rig.
  
• You get a more comprehensive understanding of operator behavior across a basin.

Daily and Intra-Daily Updates: The Speed Modern Workflows Require

Rig movement doesn’t wait. Deals don’t wait. Development decisions don’t wait. Your data shouldn’t wait either.

This gives you:

• Near-real-time rig visibility
  
• Faster reactions to operator activity
  
• More accurate valuations
  
• Better timing for offers, bids, and negotiations
  

If you rely on rig data to guide investments or evaluate acreage, the difference between “daily” and “weekly” is material. Energy Domain gives you the update cadence that today’s competitive environment demands.

94–99% Coverage vs. “The Other Guys”

To benchmark accuracy, Energy Domain compares its rig count to the Baker Hughes standard:

“We’ll hover between 94 to 99% coverage, compared to “The Other Guys.”  - Ben Heinzelmann, CEO of Energy Domain 

This means you’re not working with partial or incomplete datasets—you’re getting high-fidelity rig intelligence that matches up with widely trusted industry metrics.

Coverage you can count on:

• Reliable enough to inform acquisition strategies
  
• Trustworthy for investor reporting
  
• Consistent enough for operational planning
  
• Accurate enough to monitor competitor movement
  

If you’ve struggled with unreliable rig layers in the past, this range provides the confidence you need.

Rig Data Integrated Into the Map—Not Hidden Behind Filters

The rig dataset isn’t buried or hard to find. It is directly integrated into the core map view:

This allows you to:

• Visualize rigs next to active wells, permits, DUCs, and pre-permits
  
• Instantly contextualize drilling behavior
  
• Understand how development is progressing across a region
  
• See everything that matters—all in one screen
  

For teams who need spatial understanding to make decisions quickly, this is a major workflow upgrade.

What This Means for Your Business

If you’re evaluating oil and gas data providers, here’s what the documented facts tell you:

• Energy Domain’s rig intelligence comes from real sources, not assumptions.
  
• You get verified updates every day, with some updates processed within the same day.
  
• Contractor data + satellite imagery = high coverage and fewer blind spots.
  
• Rig locations appear directly in the map interface—no extra steps, no confusion.
  
• 94–99% coverage compared to others means you can trust what you’re looking at.
  

For land teams, mineral buyers, operators, investors, and A&D professionals who want accurate, fresh data—this combination delivers a meaningful competitive advantage.

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If rig accuracy and update speed matter to you, Energy Domain gives you the real-time insight your team needs to move faster and make better decisions.

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