From 9 to more than 20 LSM Pumps – a growing partnership in Lithuania

ViGo Engineering expands its partnership with LSM Pumper, ordering an additional 12 hose pumps for a new biogas plant in Lithuania. Reliable operation, fewer stoppages and fast access to spare parts are key factors behind the continued collaboration.

Demand for reliable pumping solutions in the biogas industry is growing. Danish manufacturer LSM Pumper is experiencing increasing international interest in its large hose pumps, with Lithuania providing a strong example of this development.

Since 2024, Lithuanian company ViGo Engineering has been working with LSM Pumper and has gradually expanded its use of the technology. Today, nine large LSM-150 hose pumps are in operation at the customer's facilities, each handling approximately 120 m³ per hour.

ViGo Engineering has now placed an order for an additional 12 pumps – ten LSM-150 and two LSM-65 units – for a new biogas plant in Lithuania, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

With this latest order, the total number of LSM pumps supplied to the customer will exceed 20.

From the first pumps to a long-term partnership

When the cooperation between ViGo Engineering and LSM Pumper began in 2024, the Lithuanian company had no previous experience with hose pumps. The requirement was for a pumping solution capable of handling demanding materials in biogas production while ensuring stable and reliable operation.

Experience from the first installations has been positive, and the partnership has since grown to include additional pump models and installations.

"We started working with LSM because we needed a pumping solution capable of handling the demanding materials in biogas plants. After using the pumps in practice, we have experienced stable operation, so continuing with LSM on our new projects was a natural choice," says Project Manager Maksim Lisovskij of ViGo Engineering.

Fewer stoppages and fast access to spare parts

One of the key benefits highlighted by ViGo Engineering is the reduction in motor stoppages. The company also points out that the pump hoses do not fill up or clog as quickly as those in other hose pumps it has compared them with.

However, reliable pumping is about more than the pump technology itself. In biogas production, fast access to spare parts can be essential when maintenance or repairs are required.

LSM Pumper therefore maintains stocks of essential spare parts and components, including gearboxes and pump hoses, enabling fast delivery when needed.

"When working with biogas plants, it is important to be able to react quickly if a problem occurs. We find that LSM responds quickly and has spare parts available. This makes a real difference to us, because long delivery times for spare parts can have major consequences for daily operations," says Maksim Lisovskij.

Hose pumps for demanding biomass applications

Biogas production places specific demands on pumping technology. The materials being processed can have high viscosity and contain fibres and solid particles. Examples include slurry, maize, yeast and other organic materials that need to be transported through different stages of the production process.

This requires pumps capable of handling challenging media with varying consistencies and potentially difficult material characteristics.

Handling these demanding media is precisely what LSM Pumper specialises in with its hose pump technology.

"We are seeing more international customers in the biogas sector recognising how important the pumping solution is to the overall performance of their plants. It is not simply about moving a certain volume of material from A to B. It is also about operational reliability, maintenance and how quickly operations can be restored if a problem occurs," says Leo Sørensen, CEO of LSM Pumper.

International growth and new opportunities

The partnership with ViGo Engineering is a good example of the international growth LSM Pumper is experiencing in the biogas sector.

Demand for robust pumping solutions is increasing across international markets, where handling different types of biomass places high demands on both technology and operational reliability.

Since 2024, ViGo Engineering has continuously expanded its cooperation with LSM Pumper. The latest order will see the new pumps delivered to several upcoming biogas plants in Lithuania.

For LSM Pumper, this is another example of how its large hose pumps are gaining ground in international markets where efficient and reliable biomass handling is essential.

PROJECT FACTS

• Customer: ViGo Engineering

• Location: Lithuania

• Application: Pumping in biogas plants

• Existing installations: 9 × LSM-150

• Capacity per LSM-150: Approx. 120 m³/hour

• Previous deliveries: 2 × LSM-25 and 1 × LSM-65

• Latest order: 10 × LSM-150 and 2 × LSM-65

• Total number of LSM pumps supplied: More than 20

• New project: Several biogas plants in Lithuania

• Expected completion: By the end of 2027