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Vilnius University visits the LoCaGas installation

On the 18th of June 2026, Lithuanian Energy Institute hosted a technical excursion for participants of the seminar “Operation of Heat Substations”, attended by technical staff from the Center of Property Management and Services at Vilnius University. During the visit, Dr. Adolfas Jančauskas from the Laboratory of combustion processes at the Lithuanian Energy Institute presented the institute’s research infrastructure, introduced the LoCaGas project and its objectives, and guided participants through the Mobile CHP Laboratory.
Pilot plant installation
Dr. Adolfas Jančauskas presents the Mobile CHP Laboratory.
Photo: Lithuanian Energy Institute. 

The excursion showcased innovative heat and power generation technologies while highlighting practical opportunities for integrating sustainable energy sources into existing energy systems. The discussions focused on current trends and future opportunities in sustainable heat and power generation, providing participants with insights into innovative energy technologies and decarbonization pathways. These topics closely reflect the broader ambitions of the LoCaGas project to support the transition towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems.

Thanks to all participants for the engaging discussions and interest in the work performed by Lithuanian Energy Institute.

Start up of gas engine

The installation and commissioning of the gas engine at Lithiuan Energy Institute (LEI) is in good progress.

LEI has started the gas engine on natural gas and will step by step move forward with low calorific gas and oxygen-enriched combustion air.

Gas engine operated on natural gas as a first step. Source: Rolandas Paulauskas, LEI

Installation of gas engine for oxygen-enriched combustion

Within the LoCaGas project, Lithuanian Energy Institute (LEI) in collaboration with UAB Addeco is working on oxygen-enriched combustion of landfill gas with low methane content for green power production.

The testing will be done with a 30 kWel genset from TEDOM.

The genset, gas engine and generator, was received at the end of April, unpacked and moved to the lab and pilot testing container.


Unpacked genset. Photo: Rolandas Paulauskas


Installation of the genset in the container. Photo: Rolandas Paulauskas

The container has been equipped with electrical connections, gas supply, exhaust gas system and heat exchanger for the secondary circuit.


Ready for testing. Photo: Rolandas Paulauskas

The first tests with model gas at LEI will commence shortly. Later on the container will be moved to a landfill and tested with real landfill gas.