Environment

Crushed Stone Transportation Project for Concrete Mixing via Conveyor System

The Luang Prabang Hydropower Plant construction project requires 4.4 million tons of aggregate stone and 2.5 million cubic meters of concrete. This demand has traditionally necessitated a large fleet of trucks for transportation, resulting in traffic congestion, high fuel consumption, and extended delivery times. To mitigate these challenges, in 2025, the project implemented a conveyor belt system for stone transportation, enabling the efficient movement of 1,230,000 tons of stone. This system has led to a reduction in diesel fuel consumption by 216,480 liters, greenhouse gas emissions by 409 tCO2eq, and cost savings of 4.932 million baht. Additionally, a conveyor system for ready-mixed concrete transportation was installed, handling 55% of the total concrete volume, or approximately 739,234 cubic meters. This has contributed to a further reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 625 tCO2eq and cost savings of 3.659 million baht. Overall, the conveyor system has played a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion, optimizing energy efficiency, and reducing costs, while significantly lowering the project's greenhouse gas emissions.