6:03AM Patterson-UTI reports drilling activity for Feb 2012: average of 240 drilling rigs operating (PTEN) 19.56 : Co had an average of 240 drilling rigs operating, including 224 rigs in the United States and 16 rigs in Canada. For the two months ended Feb 29, 2012, the co had an average of 240 drilling rigs operating, including 224 rigs in the United States and 16 rigs in Canada.
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