Wood Pellets & Biomass

Cogent is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges facing industrial pellet operations today.

We have successfully executed many greenfield and expansion projects with key pellet producers across North America. Our disciplined approach to project execution ensures fast ramp-up to full production and sustainability of your operation. We are fully equipped to implement a solution that meets your needs.

We will work closely with you throughout the project life cycle to maximize your capital expenditures and achieve full compliance, with services including:

Multidisciplinary project management
Complete design, development, and commissioning of electrical, automation, and IT systems

Our team has in-depth process knowledge and many years of experience and expertise in the wood pellets industry working with:

Wood handling
Dryers
Energy systems
Material handling
Storage lines
Major equipment suppliers

Industry Clients Include:

Enviva
Georgia Biomass
Pinnacle Renewable Energy
Pacific BioEnergy

Project Spotlight

Cogent Adds to Proven Track Record of Successful OSB Projects

Cogent Provides Plant-wide System Integration to 750,000 T/Yr Pellet Plant in Georgia

Cogent provided plant-wide system integration and process optimization services to Georgia Biomass, the world’s largest biomass pellet plant. In addition, Cogent deployed a real-time Operational Performance Management system that enabled Georgia Biomass to reduce ramp-up time of the plant, expand operational visibility and make informed decisions in real-time.

Cogent Delivers Plant-wide System Integration to 200,000T/Yr Pellet Plant in Lavington, BC

Cogent has successfully designed and deployed plant-wide electrical, automation and controls for the Lavington Pellet Limited Partnership’s new wood pellet facility in Lavington, BC. Additionally, Cogent provided on-site support to help the plant achieve a quick ramp-up to full production and smooth transition to operation.

Cogent Provides Plant-wide System Integration to 600,000T/Yr Pellet Plant in Hamlet, North Carolina

Cogent initially worked on the plant’s Dryer Island System Controls while still under construction. A year later Cogent completed work on the Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (WESP) while the plant was operating. The pellets produced in Hamlet will be shipped overseas to Europe and Asia to satisfy the global demand for wood biomass pellets.