Everllence delivers compressor technology for Lithuania’s gas transmission network
Everllence to supply electrically-driven MOPICO® system for the Jauniunai gas transport station in Lithuania
Everllence has signed a contract with leading European EPC contractor MT Group for the delivery of a 5 MW hermetically sealed MOPICO® (Motor Pipeline Compressor) system with integrated magnetic bearing technology. The compressor will be installed at the Jauniunai station in Lithuania and operated by AB Amber Grid, the country’s national gas transmission system operator.
Lithuania’s gas transmission network serves as a regional corridor for gas transport between Latvia and Poland. To ensure the transport of large gas volumes over long distances, compressors need to increase the pressure in the pipeline every 150 to 250 kilometers. The new MOPICO® unit for Jauniunai will compress natural gas to around 53 bar, thereby increasing transmission capacity while operating on renewable electricity and ensuring zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Mindaugas Zakaras, CEO of MT Group, stated: “This project with Everllence demonstrates how advanced technology and sustainability can be brought together. By integrating renewable energy and zero-emission compression into Amber Grid’s network, we are modernizing critical infrastructure while shaping the foundation for a cleaner and more resilient energy future in Europe.”
Basil Zweifel, Senior Vice President, Sales & Project Management Upstream & Midstream at Everllence, emphasized: “Our partnership with MT Group and Amber Grid marks a milestone on the path toward stable and sustainable energy supply in Europe. Our MOPICO® technology combines energy efficiency, flexibility and environmental performance. With its fully electric drive and oil-free, hermetically sealed design, the system eliminates emissions, reduces maintenance, and supports the decarbonization of critical infrastructure.”
The MOPICO® compressor for Jauniunai is directly driven by an Everllence high-speed electric motor and supported by MECOS active magnetic bearings. The design eliminates the need for dry gas seals and lubrication systems, contributing to higher reliability and reduced lifecycle costs.
Design, manufacturing and testing are carried out at Everllence in Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. Kristina Norvaišienė, Managing Director of MT Group, added: “Everllence’s high-speed compressor with magnetic bearing technology represents cutting-edge engineering and a clear alignment with climate neutrality goals.”
Wiebke Korfitsen, Team Lead Commercial Bid Management at Everllence, said: “This signing is the result of close collaboration and a shared vision between all partners involved. At Everllence, we are committed to delivering solutions that not only meet today’s operational needs but also set new benchmarks in sustainability and long-term value for our clients and communities.”
