OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has published the third edition of its U.S. Onshore Drillers Dashboard, a publication that explores key topics affecting issuer credit profiles for the sector in the U.S.

Items discussed in this edition include:

--Oil prices remain weak, but lower price volatility exhibited;
--U.S. rig counts mirror prices with decline rates moderating;
--Slower, longer recovery expected;
--Continued efficiency gains may lead to 'new normal' run-rate.

The 'U.S. Onshore Drillers Dashboard' is available on Fitch's website at 'www.fitchratings.com'.