News roundup: Louisiana, US rig count continues to slide … Third largest US gas producer to sell off assets in Louisiana and other states … Obama touts job growth, asks Congress to take action on tax evasion

    Another loss: Louisiana lost two more rigs this week, bringing the number of active oil and gas rigs to 43, according to Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes. The state lost one offsho…


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