实探柳州最大袋装螺蛳粉厂商，“瓶改管”如何影响公司经营

Core Viewpoint - The primary demands of production and operation enterprises regarding the "bottle-to-pipe" transition are economic efficiency, gas supply stability, and safety [1][7]. Group 1: Company Overview - The Luowei Snail Noodle Industrial Park, established in March 2021, is the first large-scale bagged snail noodle production and processing park in Guangxi, integrating the entire industry chain from raw material supply to logistics [1]. - Guangxi Luobawang Food Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Luobawang") is one of the first companies to settle in the industrial park, transforming from a small workshop to a large enterprise with a factory area of 70,000 square meters and over 1,000 employees [1][3]. - Luobawang's daily production capacity of bagged snail noodles increased from 2,000 bags to 1.5 million bags, capturing 50% of the overseas snail noodle market [1][4]. Group 2: Production Challenges - After expanding its scale, Luobawang faces challenges in improving production efficiency and ensuring stable operations, with energy consumption being a significant part of production costs [3]. - The company previously relied on bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for production, leading to high energy costs and supply instability, often causing production interruptions [3][4]. Group 3: Transition to Pipeline Gas - In early 2022, Luobawang transitioned to pipeline natural gas, which is sourced from the Liuzhou Zhongran New Xuweimen Station, improving production cost and stability [3][4]. - The use of pipeline natural gas has led to a reduction of approximately 30% in energy costs, with stable pricing between 4-5 yuan per cubic meter [4][7]. - The transition was supported by Liuzhou Zhongran, which covered most of the pipeline installation costs, while Luobawang invested in equipment modifications [4]. Group 4: Industry Trends - The shift from bottled LPG to pipeline natural gas is being adopted by 22 other large industrial users in the Yufeng District, driven by economic and safety considerations [7]. - The risks associated with bottled LPG, including explosion hazards, have prompted many regions to promote the "bottle-to-pipe" initiative, with some areas even banning bottled LPG for safety reasons [8].