Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the transformation and growth of Luowei Snail Noodle Industrial Park in Liuzhou, which has become a significant hub for the production and processing of packaged snail noodles, showcasing the success of local food industry policies and the shift to more efficient energy sources for production [3][5]. Group 1: Company Growth and Transformation - Luowei Snail Noodle Industrial Park, established in March 2021, is the first large-scale packaged snail noodle production facility in Guangxi, integrating the entire supply chain from raw materials to logistics [3]. - Guangxi Luobawang Food Technology Co., Ltd. (Luobawang), one of the top brands in the industry, has expanded from a 400 square meter workshop with 20 employees to a facility of 70,000 square meters, creating over 1,000 jobs and increasing daily production from 2,000 to 1.5 million bags [3][5]. Group 2: Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction - The company faced challenges in production efficiency and cost management, particularly due to high energy costs associated with using bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) [5][6]. - In early 2022, Luobawang transitioned to pipeline natural gas, which significantly improved production stability and reduced energy costs by approximately 30% [6][7]. - The cost of pipeline natural gas remains stable at around 4-5 yuan per cubic meter, even during fluctuations in international gas prices, making it a more economical choice for the company [7]. Group 3: Industry Safety and Regulatory Trends - The article discusses the safety concerns associated with bottled LPG, which has a higher risk of explosion compared to pipeline natural gas, leading to increased regulatory scrutiny and initiatives to promote the transition from bottled gas to pipeline gas in various regions [9][10]. - The push for "bottle-to-pipe" conversion is part of a broader effort to enhance safety management in the gas industry, with some cities implementing bans on bottled LPG for non-residential users [9][10].