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Latgran

Latvian wood pellet producer and member of the Graanul Invest group, supplying sustainable biomass fuel to industrial and public-sector customers across Europe.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Latgran (SIA "LATGRAN") is a Latvia-based manufacturer of wood pellets, founded in 2004 and focused on producing sustainable biomass fuel for industrial customers. The company operates as a member of the Graanul Invest group, which describes itself as a world leader in wood pellet production and is active in bioenergy and renewable energy generation, forestry, and biomaterials development. Latgran's core product is wood pellets, a CO2-neutral fuel derived from wood biomass. The company produces more than 600,000 tonnes of wood pellets annually, equivalent to 3,000,000 MWh of sustainable energy. Its customers include major electricity and district heating producers in Europe, as well as smaller facilities such as schools, other public institutions, industrial sites, and agricultural operations. Latgran runs four production plants, located in Jaunjelgava, Jēkabpils, Krāslava, and Gulbene. All of these plants are situated in rural areas, and together they provide employment for more than 120 workers. The company positions itself as a reliable pellet supplier and emphasizes sustainability and responsibility in its operations. As part of the Graanul Invest group, Latgran benefits from the group's broader activities in bioenergy, renewable energy, forestry, and biomaterials. The group publishes annual sustainability reports, with recent editions covering 2023, 2024, and 2025. Latgran's own communications highlight its role in delivering CO2-neutral fuel and supporting the transition to renewable energy in Europe.

History

Latgran was founded in 2004 in Latvia as a wood pellet producer. From its beginnings, the company concentrated on manufacturing sustainable biomass fuel for industrial clients, a focus that has remained central to its identity. Over the years, Latgran grew to operate four production plants located in Jaunjelgava, Jēkabpils, Krāslava, and Gulbene, all situated in rural areas of Latvia. These facilities together employ more than 120 people and produce over 600,000 tonnes of wood pellets annually, equivalent to 3,000,000 MWh of sustainable energy from CO2-neutral wood biomass. Latgran became a member of the Graanul Invest group, an international wood pellet producer that describes itself as a world leader in the sector. Graanul Invest operates in bioenergy and renewable energy production, forestry, and biomaterials development. As part of this group, Latgran has access to broader resources and expertise, and its operations are aligned with the group's sustainability objectives. The group regularly publishes sustainability reports, with recent editions covering the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. Latgran's customers include major electricity and district heating producers in Europe, as well as smaller consumers such as schools, public institutions, industrial facilities, and agricultural operations. The company positions itself as a reliable supplier of CO2-neutral fuel, contributing to the renewable energy transition. Its production is based entirely in Latvia, and it continues to emphasize responsibility and sustainability in its business practices.

  • 2026

    Graanul Invest published its 2025 sustainability report.

  • 2025

    Graanul Invest published its 2024 sustainability report.

  • 2024

    Graanul Invest published its 2023 sustainability report.

  • 2004

    Latgran founded in Latvia as a wood pellet producer.

  • Latgran became a member of the Graanul Invest group.

  • Latgran operates four production plants in Jaunjelgava, Jēkabpils, Krāslava, and Gulbene.

Products and positioning

Reliable supplier of sustainable, CO2-neutral wood pellets for industrial and public-sector customers in Europe.

  • Wood pellets

    CO2-neutral fuel made from wood biomass, produced for industrial and public-sector customers.

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