Ex-CEO to discuss U.S. energy outlook

— Claiborne P. Deming, chairman of the Murphy Oil Executive Committee, will discuss his views on the nation's energy future at a speech Friday in Little Rock.

"Coffee with Claiborne Deming" is set for 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Great Hall in the Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave. Doors open at 8 a.m.

Deming was chief executive officer and president of Murphy Oil Corp. from October 1994 to December 2008. He joined the El Dorado-based oil and gas company as staff attorney in 1979 and held numerous positions.

The speech is open to the public. Admission is free but seating is limited. Reservations are required by contacting DebMathis at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce at dmat his@arkansasstatechamber.com or (501) 210-4212.

Arkansas, Pages 11 on 08/26/2009

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