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With a career in industrial and business reporting spanning decades, Sam Barnes has established himself as a trusted voice across South Louisiana. In addition to being a regular contributor to Business Report, he serves as editor of 10/12 Industry Report, a twice-annual publication covering Louisiana’s rapidly expanding industrial sector. Barnes has a unique blend of journalistic experience and corporate business acumen, having earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and MBA from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

What do low prices mean for ethylene and LNG projects planned for south Louisiana?

Sometimes too much is just too much. While the supply glut in natural gas,...

Outlook for oil and gas demand remains strong 

Oil and gas executives say the long-term industry demand remains high, despite the spread...

Garret Graves: Why Louisiana can’t cash in on its assets

U.S. Rep. Garret Graves says it’s easy to understand why Louisiana can’t fully capitalize...

PSC decision highlights bigger issue involving solar power generation

The sun still shines on Louisiana’s solar industry, although perhaps not as brightly after...

Plastics is the word for Baton Rouge’s petrochemical plants

Cheaper feedstocks and convenient access to water and rail are largely responsible for a...

Plastics is the word for Baton Rouge’s petrochemical plants

The demand for new technology is making Baton Rouge and its petrochemical plants ground zero for surging export demand in the plastics market.

Eclipsed: ‘Net metering’ change dims light on solar industry

‘Net metering’ changes by the Public Service Commission has dealt a blow to the industry, but solar proponents say Louisiana must think bigger.

Will demand for oil plateau this decade? 

Some industry leaders say it’s possible that growing climate change concerns could lead to...

Baton Rouge could be key player in developing disruptive technology platform

Baton Rouge will likely play a critical role in the current development of a...

Looking to bring disruption to industrial construction

Industry-backed research, dubbed Operating System 2.0, is searching for a model to overhaul the industrial construction process.
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