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Hot Mix Plant (Road Construction)

LPG-fired heating of bitumen and aggregate for asphalt production - enabling smooth, durable road surfaces across India's infrastructure projects.

Asphalt Production Bitumen Heating Road Construction Infrastructure

How BPCL LPG Powers Hot Mix Plant (Road Construction)

Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) plants heat and dry stone aggregate to 150-180°C, then blend it with hot bitumen at 140-160°C to produce asphalt for road construction. LPG is increasingly used as the burner fuel for drum mix and batch mix HMA plants because it delivers the high flame temperatures needed for drying wet aggregate while producing minimal emissions.

As India expands its national highway network under PMGSY, NH development programmes, and smart city projects, BPCL Commercial LPG provides a clean, efficient energy source for hot mix plants operating across urban and rural construction sites.

Industry at a Glance

150-180°C
Aggregate Drying Temp
140-160°C
Bitumen Heating Temp
60-80 tonnes
Typical Plant Output/Hour

Where BPCL LPG Is Used in Hot Mix Plant (Road Construction)

National & state highway surfacing
Urban road construction
Airport runway resurfacing
Industrial park road laying
Pothole repair operations
Bridge deck waterproofing
Parking lot construction
Special-purpose modified bitumen mixes

Advantages for Hot Mix Plant (Road Construction)

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High Heat Output for Aggregate Drying

LPG delivers the intense, controllable flame needed to dry wet aggregate quickly for all-weather operation.

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Lower Emissions vs Furnace Oil

LPG-fired HMA plants produce significantly less SOx, particulates, and visible smoke - meeting CPCB norms.

Rapid Burner Start

LPG burners reach full temperature in minutes - no pre-heating required unlike furnace oil systems.

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Mobile Supply Options

BPCL's 47.5 kg cylinders and bulk tanker supply support HMA plants at remote construction sites.

Choose the Right LPG Pack for Your Operation

5 kg
Small Commercial
19 kg
Standard Commercial
35 kg
Medium Industrial
47.5 kg
Large Industrial

Bulk piped LPG supply is also available for high-volume consumers. Contact BPCL to discuss your requirements.