News roundup: La. oil and natural gas rig count rises four to 82 … Louisiana weekly unemployment insurance claims decrease … US oilfield jobs decline by 5,100 in July

    Four more: The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and gas in Louisiana rose by four this week to 82, according to Houston-based Baker Hughes Inc.’s weekly count, released today. The number of…


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