Russ Ford gave the opening keynote speech at the U.S. Energy Association’s third annual Energy Supply Forum. In his remarks he addressed recent energy disasters in the U.S., including the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He also talked about developing domestic natural resources and safety. He responded to audience members' questions.
Following Mr. Ford, energy industry executives talked about investment in new energy supplies. Among the topics they discussed were challenges to investment, liquefied natural gas, and federal regulations and environmental concerns.