Apache Corp released second-quarter earnings yesterday, registering a 78.6% dip in the adjusted profits. Apache’s revenue was hit by low prices of oil, gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) and high operating costs. The firm recorded $41 million in adjusted earnings, falling down from $192 million a year earlier. Quarterly earnings report also showed a 23.5% rise in Apache’s total operating expenses to $1.76 billion.