IMI Secures 3MW PEM Electrolyzer Agreement from MT Group for Vilnius Green Hydrogen Venture
Vilnius Green Hydrogen Project Moves Forward with IMI Partnership
A significant step forward in Lithuania's green energy revolution has been taken with the announcement of a partnership between MT Group and IMI for the supply of a 3MW Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer. This cutting-edge technology will be at the heart of the Vilnius Green Hydrogen Production Facility, a project aimed at decarbonizing district heating in the city[1][2][4].
The partnership, which builds on the success of a previous collaboration between the two companies on a similar green hydrogen project in Klaipeda, Lithuania's Baltic coast[1], is part of Lithuania's national strategy and EU-supported Green Hydrogen Programme. The programme aims to reduce CO2 emissions by integrating renewable and hydrogen technologies into the heating sector[1][2][3][4].
IMI, a leading player in green hydrogen technology, will supply the IMI Vivo PEM electrolyzer for the Vilnius project. This advanced technology is renowned for its high efficiency, quality, and safety[2]. Gerimantas Bakanas, CEO of Vilniaus Šilumos Tinklai (VSHT), expressed his confidence in the partnership, stating that it will contribute to setting a new standard for sustainable energy in Vilnius[2].
The 3MW PEM electrolyzer will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2025, with commissioning planned for 2026[1][2][4]. The project is being developed by the Vilnius District Heating Company and Vilnius City Municipality, in collaboration with MT Group. Giuseppe Buscemi, President EMEA for Process Automation at IMI, believes that the partnership will play a crucial role in achieving Lithuania's net-zero ambitions[1].
The Vilnius Green Hydrogen Project is a significant step towards a greener future for Lithuania. By producing green hydrogen locally, the project will aid the decarbonization of Vilnius' district heating system, contributing to the country's overall reduction of CO2 emissions[1][2]. Mindaugas Zakaras, CEO of MT Group, emphasized the importance of the project, stating that it will help Lithuania move closer to its net-zero goals[1].
In summary:
- Partnership: MT Group (EPC contractor) awarded IMI to supply the 3MW PEM electrolyzer.
- Technology: IMI Vivo PEM electrolyzer, which utilizes Proton Exchange Membrane technology for efficient water electrolysis.
- Project: Vilnius Green Hydrogen Production Facility to decarbonize district heating.
- Timeline: Equipment delivery in Q4 2025; commissioning in 2026.
- Context: Part of Lithuania’s national strategy and EU Green Hydrogen Programme to reduce CO2 emissions in heating[1][2][3][4].
- The deployment of the 3MW PEM electrolyzer from IMI supports Lithuania's net-zero ambitions.
[1] Baltic Course [2] Lithuania Tribune [3] Lithuania Today [4] EU-supported Green Hydrogen Program
- The partnership between MT Group and IMI, using the IMI Vivo PEM electrolyzer, is a key component in Lithuania's environmental-science and technology-driven energy transition, contributing to the production of clean energy via the Vilnius Green Hydrogen Production Facility.
- This project, aided by investments from finance sectors, aims to decarbonize district heating in Vilnius, reducing CO2 emissions as part of Lithuania's national strategy and EU-supported Green Hydrogen Programme.
- The advanced, high-efficiency, and safe Proton Exchange Membrane technology utilized in the IMI Vivo PEM electrolyzer will help the Vilnius Green Hydrogen Project make significant strides towards implementing renewable energy sources within Lithuania's industry and environmental-science.
- The successful implementation of the Vilnius Green Hydrogen Project will not only contribute to Lithuania achieving its net-zero ambitions but also set a new standard for sustainable energy solutions within the country and beyond.
