The overall US rig count has recorded its largest decline since before the drilling rebound commenced in late May-early June of 2016. Source: News

RockRose Energy PLC, will gain minority, nonoperated interests in three Southern Gas basin areas off the UK by acquiring Sojitz Europe PLC of Japan. Source: News

Layne Christensen Co., a water-well drilling company, constructed a 22-in high-capacity non-potable water pipeline and infrastructure system to serve oil and gas producers in the Delaware basin. The $18-million water infrastructure project covers nearly 1,000 acres near Pecos, Tex. Source: News

Rosneft PJSC said its first-half hydrocarbon production averaged 5.74 million boe/d, up 10.2% vs. first-half 2016. The company cited acquisitions and new projects development. Source: News

Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. has signed agreements with joint ventures led by Chevron Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell PLC accommodating third-party financing of its cash commitments for oil and gas development. Source: News

The US Senate effectively restored the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s quorum on Aug. 3 as it approved the nominations of Rob Powelson and Neil Chatterjee to be commissioners by unanimous consent.   Source: News

Junex Inc. plans to drill the Galt No. 6 horizontal well on its Galt oil prospect in Gaspe Peninsula in eastern Quebec. Source: News